BATTLE GROUND — Late in the first quarter, the sunset behind District Stadium’s west end zone matched the rich orange that is among Battle Ground High School’s signature colors.

It was an omen. This was going to be the Tigers’ night.

Battle Ground controlled every facet of its 41-6 victory over Prairie on Friday, it’s third consecutive lopsided win to open the season.

The standing-room only crowd that came to watch the district rivals square off was, in part, drawn by the prospect of a close game.

Both teams entered 2-0. Both had scored more than 40 points in each of those games.

But as it had in the season’s first two games, Battle Ground’s defense left no doubt. The Tigers contained prolific dual-threat quarterback Deven Vigue, who entered Friday as the area’s No. 3 passer (494 yard

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