Gladstone Gladiators Football 12-50 Woodburn

Woodburn handed Gladstone a 50-12 defeat Friday night in a non-league football game that opened the 2026 fall season for the Gladstone, Oregon-based Tri-Valley Conference (4A) program. The Bulldogs made the trip to Woodburn and found themselves in a difficult environment from the start, as the final margin made clear. Woodburn controlled the game on both sides of the ball, building a lead that Gladstone was unable to overcome despite finding the end zone twice on the evening. The 38-point difference reflects a challenging debut for a Gladstone squad still finding its footing in the early going of a new season. Non-league openers like this one are often used as measuring sticks, and this result gives the coaching staff a clear picture of where the team stands heading into conference play. Gladstone drops to 0-1 on the year. The Bulldogs will look to regroup and respond when they return to action next week.