Rogue River Chieftains Softball 4-6 Sutherlin

A late rally came up just short for Rogue River as the Chiants dropped a 6-4 non-league softball decision to visiting Sutherlin on Thursday afternoon at home.

The Chiants battled throughout the contest but couldn't quite overcome an early deficit against the Bulldogs. Rogue River showed fight in the later innings, mounting a comeback effort that brought the home crowd to its feet before ultimately falling two runs short.

The loss drops Rogue River to 2-6 on the season as they continue working through a challenging spring schedule. Despite the setback, the team's competitive spirit was evident as they refused to fold when facing adversity.

Sutherlin took advantage of their scoring opportunities to build enough cushion to withstand the Chiants' late charge. The Bulldogs executed well in key moments to secure the non-league victory on the road.

Rogue River will look to bounce back and find their rhythm as they continue their 2026 campaign. The Chiants return to action next week with hopes of building momentum for the stretch run.