The Packers fought hard Friday, but came up short against Oakridge.  Oakridge drew first blood going up 8-0, but the Packers came right back when Talen Reichert-Slater connected with Daniel Romero for a 24 yard touchdown and Ben Mellema added the PAT to bring the score at the end of the first quarter 8-7.  Oakridge added another score in increase the lead to 14-7, when Khai Noordyk took the handoff and scampered 24 yards for a Packer touchdown.  Mellema added the PAT to even the game at half.  The Packers had many opportunities and played tough in the 2nd half, but couldn't seem to put together any drives to reach the end zone.  Oakridge added two more touchdowns to close out the scoring at 26-14 final.  Leading the way for the Packers was Talen Reichert-Slater 13/24 for 150 yards 1 TD and 1 INT.  Khai Noordyk had 68 yards on 23 attempts and a touchdown.  Owen Hertel had 53 yards on 6 attempts and two receptions for 26 yards.  Daniel Romero lead the recieving corp with 5 receptions for 65 yards and 1 TD.  On defense, the Packers were lead by Hertel with 8 tackles, Connor Pettis with 7 tackles, Noah Hansen and Levi Wimmer both with 5 and Kyler DeKuiper with 4 tackles, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.  The Packers play Orchard View for homecoming next week at 7.