Boxers fall to Willamette in defensive battle

FOREST GROVE, Ore. – Pacific football had dominated Willamette, winning 12 straight dating back to 2014. But the Boxers’ control of the series came to an end Saturday night in a 6-3 home loss at Hanson Stadium. The Bearcats drove all the way down to the Pacific 7-yard line on their opening drive, but the Boxer defense held strong on fourth-and-3 to force a turnover on downs. With 10:52 remaining in the second quarter, Pacific also decided to go for it on fourth-and-1 from the Willamette 4-yard line instead of attempting a short field goal. Pacific freshman quarterback Luke Berlin’s…