Cottage Grove Lions Football 20-49 North Bend

North Bend handed Cottage Grove a 49-20 loss Thursday night in a Sky-Em League (4A) football game played in Cottage Grove, Oregon, dropping the Lions to 1-2 on the season and 0-1 in conference play. The Bulldogs came in with momentum and showed it early, building a lead that Cottage Grove was unable to close despite scoring 20 points on the evening. North Bend's offense generated big plays consistently throughout the game, putting the Lions' defense in a difficult position for much of the night. Cottage Grove did find the end zone multiple times, showing some capability on the offensive side of the ball, but the 29-point margin reflected a night where the Bulldogs controlled the tone and tempo. Conference play is just getting started, and the Lions will need to make adjustments heading into next week. Cottage Grove returns to action with several Sky-Em matchups still ahead, giving the squad opportunities to build confidence and find its footing in league competition.