Lincoln Cardinals Boys Soccer 4-1 Hood River Valley

A road trip to Hood River turned into a strong season opener for Lincoln boys soccer, as the Cardinals defeated Hood River Valley 4-1 on Thursday evening. Lincoln, based in Portland, Oregon, and competing in the Portland Interscholastic League (6A), made the journey east across the Cascades for this non-league contest and came away with an impressive result to begin the 2026 fall campaign. The Cardinals controlled the match for large stretches, building a multi-goal cushion against the Eagles and holding firm defensively to limit Hood River Valley to a single tally. Scoring four goals in a road environment against a non-league opponent is an encouraging early sign for a Lincoln squad that will face stiffer PIL competition in the weeks ahead. The victory moves Lincoln to 1-0 on the season. The Cardinals will look to carry this momentum forward as league play approaches and the schedule begins to take shape.