Lost River Raiders Football 0-37 St. Paul

St. Paul handed Lost River a 37-0 defeat in a non-league football game played Saturday in St. Paul, dropping the Merrill, Oregon-based East Cascades Conference (2A) program to 1-1 on the season. The Buckaroos traveled to face a St. Paul squad that controlled the contest from start to finish, posting the shutout win while Lost River's offense struggled to find any consistent footing against the Bucks' defense. Though the final margin was wide, the game came just one week after Lost River opened its season with a victory, and non-league road matchups against programs from different classifications and regions often serve as useful measuring sticks heading into conference play. The Buckaroos now carry a 1-1 record into the coming week, with time to regroup, adjust, and refocus before league opponents come calling. How Lost River responds to this setback in practice and preparation will go a long way toward defining the character of this squad as the East Cascades schedule approaches.