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BOARDMAN - Sometimes, a loss can be the next best thing to a win, particularly if it's a better loss than the last time.

The WP Tigers could not prevail in their second matchup against Riverside in Board­man, but they performed much better than earlier in the season faced with the best team they'll play all season, assistant coach Jay Potts said about Friday's 3-1 loss against the Pirates.

"It was a fun game to watch and be a part of," Potts said. "Riverside is the best team we'll see all year. We held our own."

The Pirates scored first in the 28th min­ute, giving the home team a lead bef...