Gold Beach Panthers Football 12-30 Illinois Valley

Illinois Valley pulled away from Gold Beach on Friday night, defeating the Rangers 30-12 in a non-league football contest played in Gold Beach, Oregon. The Rangers, who compete in the 2A-SD4 Special District 4, dropped to 1-7 on the season with the result. Illinois Valley controlled much of the game, building a lead that Gold Beach could not overcome despite a pair of scores from the home side. The Rangers showed some fight, putting 12 points on the board, but the visitors were simply the stronger team on this night, finishing with a comfortable 18-point margin. With the fall season winding down, the Rangers have limited opportunities remaining to add to their win column. Gold Beach will look to close out the year on a positive note and give their players and fans something to carry into the offseason. The focus now turns to the final stretch of the schedule, where the Rangers will look to compete and finish strong.