Bandon Tigers Football 6-49 St. Mary's, Medford

St. Mary's of Medford pulled away decisively Friday night, handing Bandon's football team a 49-6 defeat in a non-league road contest that dropped the Tigers to 1-3 on the season. The Bandon squad, representing Bandon, Oregon, in the Sunset Conference (2A), made the inland trip to Medford facing a Crusaders program that proved to be a significant step up in competition. The Tigers managed to get on the board for six points, showing some fight against a larger opponent, but St. Mary's controlled the game throughout and built the lead into a commanding final margin. Non-league matchups like this one against bigger programs can serve as valuable measuring sticks heading into conference play, even when the scoreboard doesn't reflect the effort on the field. Bandon will look to bounce back and refocus its energy when Sunset Conference action resumes. The Tigers will have an opportunity to right the ship next week as they set their sights on a return to league competition.