Marist Catholic to Host South Umpqua Friday
Marist Catholic High School takes on South Umpqua at 7 p.m. with interim head coach Jake Lowther leading the team.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Football
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Marist Catholic High School will host South Umpqua High School on Oct. 23, 2026, for a football game at 7 p.m. This matchup occurs as Marist transitions under the leadership of interim head coach Jake Lowther following the firing of Zach Loboy.
Why it matters
The game marks a critical point for both teams as they seek to improve their standings in league play. For Marist, the contest represents an attempt to stabilize the program after recent leadership changes and a narrow loss to North Bend.
Marist Catholic currently holds a 2-2 league record while South Umpqua holds a 1-1 league record. Marist enters the game following a 41-40 loss to North Bend and a 63-0 lead over Cottage Grove that was ended at halftime.
The players
Jake Lowther
He is the current interim head coach for Marist Catholic High School after serving as a staff member.
Zach Loboy
He previously served as the head coach of Marist Catholic High School before being fired.
Mason Flores
He was a student athlete who died following an injury sustained in a football game against Marist junior varsity.
The details
Marist Catholic replaced head coach Zach Loboy with staff member Jake Lowther recently. The team looks to rebound at home after the loss last week and the earlier cancellation of their game against Cottage Grove.
Timeline
Sept. 28, 2026: Mason Flores suffered a fatal injury in a game against Marist junior varsity.
Oct. 9, 2026: The game between Marist and Cottage Grove ended at halftime.
Oct. 16, 2026: Marist lost 41-40 to North Bend.
Oct. 23, 2026: Marist hosts South Umpqua at 7 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This game takes place against the backdrop of the 2026 Mason Flores fatal injury game, which has influenced how school programs manage safety and administrative stability. The outcome will shape the momentum for both squads as they navigate league play and potential postseason bids.
A win is vital for both programs to improve their respective league records of 2-2 and 1-1. Fans and observers will look to see how the offensive performance fares under interim coaching following the high-scoring, one-point loss last week.
The takeaway
The game serves as a test of the coaching transition and team resilience for Marist Catholic. Community members can monitor local sports reports to see how the team adjusts to the new leadership and league pressures.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Lookout Eugene-Springfield.
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