Gold Beach Panthers Softball 3-8 West Linn

West Linn's offensive attack proved too much for Gold Beach in Friday's softball showdown, as the Panthers dropped an 8-3 decision on the road. The loss moves Gold Beach to 4-8 overall and 1-7 in conference play as the spring season enters its final stretch.

Facing a strong West Linn squad, the Panthers managed to plate three runs but couldn't keep pace with their opponents' consistent scoring throughout the contest. The eight-run output by the Lions highlighted the challenging level of competition Gold Beach has faced in league play this season.

Despite the setback, the Panthers showed resilience by putting runs on the board against quality pitching. The team's ability to generate offense has been a positive development as they work to build momentum for the remainder of the campaign.

With several games remaining on the schedule, Gold Beach will look to bounce back and finish the season strong. The Panthers return to action next week as they continue their quest to close out the spring season on a positive note.