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Raiders offer sneak peek at 2025 season at spring game

Junior wide receiver Caden Simmons tries to haul in a pass with Kyree Willis in pursuit. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
April 26, 2025

A 48-27 matchup offers a look ahead

By Bob Palermini, Ashland.news

The Southern Oregon University football team gave fans an early glimpse of the 2025 season during its annual spring game Saturday afternoon at Raider Stadium.

On a cool, drizzly day that felt more like fall than spring, the Raiders ran through a mix of situational drills, a full-field scrimmage, and a field goal competition in their offense-versus-defense format.

The scoring system wasn’t the easiest for fans to follow, but the Red team — made up of the offense — found its rhythm and came away with a 48-27 win over the defense.

With the first game of the season still months away — starting with a rare, 6 p.m. Thursday evening game on August 28 — Saturday’s action offered a promising preview of what’s ahead for Raider football.

Cloudy skies and steady drizzle gave Raider Stadium a fall-like feel during Saturday’s spring game. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
Wide receiver Sean LaChappelle (with ball) celebrates a touchdown for the Red team with teammates during the scrimmage. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
SOU head coach Berk Brown speaks with his team following the spring game at Raider Stadium. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
Redshirt sophomore Ricky Santiago moves the ball upfield for the Red team during Saturday’s game. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
Junior defensive back Dawson Davis intercepts a pass during the Raiders spring game. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
SOU president Rick Bailey cheered on the Raiders from the sidelines during Saturday’s spring game. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
Freshman receiver Walker Bonar catches a touchdown pass during the full-field scrimmage portion of the spring game. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
Junior kicker Brian Batres won the field goal competition, converting all of his attempts. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
Ashland City Councilor Jeff Dahle (in white hat) led the officiating crew at the SOU Spring Game. A former Pac-12 referee, Dahle now officiates Mountain West games. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
Junior Ringer Sayre picks up a gain for the Red team during the spring game. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
SOU redshirt freshman McCade Long throws a pass early in Saturday’s spring game at Raider Stadium. (Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini)
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