Madras White Buffaloes Boys Soccer 0-2 The Dalles

The Dalles handed Madras a 2-0 boys soccer defeat Thursday evening, handing the White Buffaloes their second Tri-Valley Conference (4A) loss of the season. Madras, Oregon's squad made the road trip north to take on the Riverhawks in a matchup that carried real league standing implications for both sides. The Dalles found the back of the net twice and kept a clean sheet, giving them a decisive home result. Madras was unable to generate a finishing touch on the offensive end, a tough night in front of goal against a Riverhawks side playing with confidence on their own turf. The loss moves Madras to 7-5-1 overall and 4-2 in conference play. Despite the setback, the White Buffaloes remain in the mix in the Tri-Valley Conference standings with the postseason window still open. Madras will look to bounce back quickly and secure the wins needed to close the regular season on a strong note.