The Dalles wins opener at La Pine, 27-0

The Riverhawks remained on top 12-0 following a scoreless third quarter. The Riverhawks scored on a six-play, 50-yard drive, capped by Traub’s nine-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver Anthony Jara and the PAT lifted The Dalles in front 19-0 with 10:13 left in the game. The Riverhawks added another touchdown with 6:47 remaining and they scored on a safety near the end of the contest for the final margin.

The Riverhawks will play their home opener Friday at 7 p.m. in a Gorge rivalry matchup against the Class 5A Hood River Valley High Eagles (0-1) at Sid White Field. The Eagles won last year’s matchup, 38-12, in Hood River.