South Medford Panthers Softball 3-17 Glencoe

The Panthers struggled to find their rhythm in Friday's softball home opener, falling 17-3 to visiting Glencoe in a non-league contest that highlighted areas needing improvement early in the season.

South Medford managed just three runs against a potent Glencoe offense that exploded for 17 runs, taking control early and never looking back. The lopsided defeat drops the Panthers to 0-2 on the young spring campaign.

While the scoreboard told a difficult story, these early-season non-league games serve as valuable learning opportunities for a South Medford squad still finding its identity. Coach and players will have plenty of film to review as they work to tighten up both offensive production and defensive execution.

The Panthers have shown flashes of potential in practice, but translating that to game situations remains the challenge. With league play still ahead, there's time to build chemistry and confidence.

South Medford returns to action next week, looking to bounce back and secure that elusive first victory of the 2026 season.