Ashland Grizzlies Football 13-19 Henley

Henley walked out of Ashland, Oregon with a 19-13 football victory Friday night, handing the Grizzlies a tough Midwestern League (5A) home loss. The six-point margin kept Ashland on the wrong side of a back-and-forth contest that felt within reach for much of the evening. Henley's ability to pull ahead late proved to be the difference, as the Grizzlies could not find the answer they needed down the stretch. The loss drops Ashland to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in league play, a difficult spot with the postseason picture coming into sharper focus in the weeks ahead. The Grizzlies have shown they can compete, but converting close games remains the challenge. Ashland will need to regroup quickly, with league standings tightening and every remaining game carrying real weight. The Grizzlies return to action next week looking to build some momentum and keep their playoff hopes alive in the second half of the Midwestern League schedule.