THE GORGE — Lyle/Wishram has rebounded from its season opening loss to Dufur, as attested by its two wins since that defeat back on Aug. 29.

Coach Dave Devoe’s team beat Prospect Charter, 58-6, on Sept. 5 in the Dufur Classic, and then took care of a much more formidable opponent Sept. 12, when the Cougars won, 42-32, at North Douglas (1-1). North Douglas was 11-1 in 2024, when its lone loss was in the state championship game.