QuickTake:
North Eugene dominated crosstown rivals South Eugene Friday, while Willamette and Churchill enjoyed lopsided wins.
Here’s a look at how Lane County prep football teams fared this week. Not all scores were available as of 11 p.m. Friday.
Friday, Sept. 12
North Eugene 58, South Eugene 18
The Highlanders dominated the Axe Friday in the league opener for both teams. North Eugene takes its 2-1 record into a game Friday, Sept. 19 at Eagle Point. South Eugene (0-2) travels to Thurston for another league game. Kickoff for both games is 7 p.m.
Willamette 56, Grants Pass 21
Quarterback Zeke Thomas threw for two touchdown passes in the first half as the Wolverines claimed a 27-7 halftime lead en route to a 56-14 victory Friday in their home opener. Willamette closed out the scoring with an 80-yard punt return by Hunter Vaughn for a touchdown. Willamette, now 2-0, continues league play Friday, Sept. 19 at Sprague. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
West Salem 29, Sheldon 14
The Irish fell behind the Titans in a league game Friday at West Salem and lost, 29-14, despite scoring a touchdown with less than a minute to play. The Irish, now 0-2, will host North Medford Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in Sheldon’s home opener.Â
Churchill 35, Roseburg 7
The Lancers used a 22-point third quarter to break open a tight game and put away Roseburg, 35-7. The Lancers led 6-0 at halftime behind a 2-yard rushing touchdown by Lukas Babbitt and scored three touchdowns in the decisive third quarter. Churchill, now 2-1, continues league play Friday, Sept. 19 at Springfield.
Bend 34, Springfield 28 (OT)
The Millers lost a 34-28 overtime heartbreaker Friday to the Lava Bears in Bend. Springfield rallied for two touchdowns to tie the game in the fourth quarter. But the Lava Bears scored on a rushing touchdown in overtime to claim the victory. Springfield, now 0-2, opens league play next week as it hosts Churchill. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
Coquille 34, Cottage Grove 0
The Red Devils shut out the Lions Friday in this nonleague game at Coquille. The Lions, now 1-1, will try to bounce back Friday, Sept. 19 with another nonleague game at Creswell. Kickoff is 7 p.m.Â
Junction City 30, Woodburn 13
The Tigers evened their record at 1-1 with a 30-13 road nonleague win at Woodburn. Junction City hosts Marshfield Friday, Sept. 19 in the Tigers’ home opener. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
Sutherlin 46, Creswell 6
The Bulldogs fell to 0-2 on the season with a 46-6 nonleague road loss to Sutherlin. Next up: another nonleague game Friday, Sept. 19 at home against Cottage Grove. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Lowell 57, Bonanza 6
Lowell improved its record to 1-1 with a lopsided 57-6 win at Bonanza. The Devils open league play Friday, Sept. 19 with a 7 p.m. game at Oakridge.Â
Riddle 42, Mohawk 30
In a nonleague game between top-10 1A eight-player teams, Riddle knocked off the Mustangs, 42-30. Mohawk fell to 1-1 with the home loss and will try to bounce back Friday, Sept. 19 with another nonleague game at home against Camas Valley.
Crow 25, Falls City 0
Crow traveled to Falls City Friday for a nonleague game and came away with a 25-0 victory. The Cougars, now 2-0, have scored 103 points and have not yet allowed an opponent to score. The 1A six-player team aims to remain unbeaten with a Friday, Sept. 19 game against North Lake. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Triangle Lake 56, Powers 19
The Lakers hit the road for a game at Powers High School and dominated, posting a 56-19 nonleague win. Triangle Lake, now 2-0, has scored more than 50 points in each of its games and opens league play Friday, Sept. 19 with a home game against Mapleton. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 11
Amity 20, Elmira 6
The Falcons fell to 0-2 with a 20-6 loss at Amity Thursday, Sept. 11. Elmira — in the middle of four straight road games — takes a couple of weeks off before hitting the road again for a Sept. 26 game at Umatilla.