Bandon Tigers Softball 3-9 Willamette

The Tigers dropped their season opener on the road Thursday night, falling 9-3 to Brookings-Harbor in non-league softball action. Bandon couldn't keep pace with the Bruins' offensive attack in what marked the program's first game of the new campaign. The six-run margin represented a challenging start for the Tigers, who were looking to establish early momentum in their 2026 season. Despite the loss, the non-league nature of the contest means Bandon has time to regroup and make adjustments before league play begins in earnest. The Tigers showed they could generate offense against Brookings-Harbor, managing three runs in the contest, but defensive struggles and the Bruins' consistent hitting proved too much to overcome. Head coach will likely use this early-season test as a learning experience, identifying areas for improvement as the team continues to gel. Bandon now sits at 0-1 overall and will look to bounce back in their next outing. The Tigers have several more non-league games ahead to fine-tune their approach before the stakes rise with conference competition.