West Salem Titans Softball 4-5 Forest Grove

A late rally wasn't quite enough as West Salem softball dropped a 5-4 decision to Forest Grove on Tuesday evening. The Titans from Salem, Oregon, who compete in the Central Valley Conference (6A), saw their strong season take a minor setback in the non-league contest.

West Salem entered the road matchup with momentum, carrying a solid 16-5 record into the showdown with the Vikings. Despite the loss, the Titans remain in excellent position within conference play, maintaining their 7-2 league mark.

The one-run defeat highlighted both teams' competitive nature, with the game staying tight throughout. Forest Grove managed to hold on for the narrow victory despite West Salem's persistent offensive pressure.

With the loss, West Salem moves to 16-6 overall but continues to sit comfortably in conference standings. The Titans have shown resilience all season long, and this single-run setback serves as motivation heading into the final stretch of the regular season. West Salem will look to bounce back quickly as they prepare for their next Central Valley Conference challenge.