McDaniel Mountain Lions Boys Soccer 1-1 Beaverton

A hard-fought opener ended level Monday as McDaniel's boys soccer team tied visiting Beaverton 1-1 to begin the 2026 fall season. The Mountain Lions, representing Portland, Oregon in the PIL (6A), welcomed the Beavers to their home pitch for this non-league contest that gave both squads an early measure of themselves before league play heats up. McDaniel struck for its lone goal but could not find a second, and Beaverton answered to split the points in a result that reflects the competitive nature of Oregon 6A soccer from the opening weekend. The Mountain Lions sit at 0-0-1 on the young season, a fair start that carries lessons worth building on. Defensively, holding a program like Beaverton to a single goal shows promise. Offensively, McDaniel will want to convert more chances as the schedule grows more demanding. The Mountain Lions return to action later this week, looking to turn that early momentum into a first win of 2026.