North Medford Black Tornado Football 13-33 Grants Pass

Grants Pass handed North Medford a 33-13 defeat in Southwest Conference (6A) football Friday night in Medford, Oregon, leaving the Black Tornado with their first league loss of the fall. The Cavemen came into Spiegelberg Stadium and controlled the game throughout, building a lead the hosts could not overcome. North Medford's offense managed 13 points but could not find the consistency needed to stay competitive against a physical Grants Pass squad. The loss drops North Medford to 2-3 on the season and 0-1 in conference play, a tough spot as league games begin to define the standings. The Black Tornado will need to regroup quickly, with Southwest Conference opponents ahead on the schedule where every game carries added weight. North Medford will look to bounce back next week and get its conference record moving in the right direction. The coaching staff and players have time to correct mistakes before the next opportunity arrives.