Hillsboro Spartans Football 6-31 North Salem

North Salem handed Hillsboro a 31-6 defeat in Friday night football action, leaving the Spartans with a tough opening result to the 2026 fall season. The game was played in Hillsboro, Oregon, where the Northwest Oregon Conference (5A) squad hosted the Vikings in a non-league matchup to open the year. North Salem controlled the contest from early on, building a lead that Hillsboro was unable to overcome, managing just six points on the night against a Vikings squad that proved difficult to slow down. While the final margin was wide, opening-week non-league games often serve as valuable learning opportunities, giving coaches a clear picture of where the roster stands heading into conference play. The Spartans drop to 0-1 on the season with plenty of time ahead to make adjustments and find their footing. Hillsboro will look to bounce back next week as the schedule continues and the team works toward building momentum for Northwest Oregon Conference competition.