Junction City Tigers Football 7-10 Marist Catholic

Junction City dropped a close one on the home field Friday night, falling to Marist Catholic 7-10 in a non-league football matchup that came down to the final margin. The game was played in Junction City, Oregon, where the Tigers of the 4A-SD3 Special District 3 entered the contest with a 4-2 record and a chance to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. Instead, a three-point deficit proved insurmountable, and Junction City walked off with a 4-3 record after the final whistle. With no box score available, the tight score tells its own story: Junction City was competitive throughout and had the opportunity to pull this one out. The loss stings, but the Tigers remain above .500 with games still ahead. How the team responds to this setback will go a long way in defining the rest of their season. Junction City will look to bounce back in its next contest.