Horizon Christian Hawks Football 38-20 Gladstone

Horizon Christian's football team opened its 2026 season with a statement, defeating host Gladstone 38-20 on Friday night in a non-league road contest. The Hawks, based in Tualatin, Oregon, and members of the Lewis & Clark League (3A), showed early-season confidence with a balanced performance that produced 18 points more than their opponent on Gladstone's home turf. Playing its first game of the fall, Horizon Christian moved to 1-0, a clean start that any program welcomes heading into the meat of its schedule. The road setting made the margin more impressive. Winning away from home in a non-league opener requires discipline and execution, and the Hawks delivered on both counts. The 18-point final cushion suggests Horizon Christian had answers when Gladstone pushed back, keeping command of the game throughout. With the non-league slate now providing some early confidence, the Hawks turn their attention toward Lewis & Clark League play, where the real measuring sticks await.