McMinnville Grizzlies Football 34-22 Beaverton

McMinnville's Grizzlies launched their 2026 football season on a high note Friday night, knocking off Beaverton 34-22 in a non-league opener at home in McMinnville, Oregon. The Pacific Conference (6A) program controlled enough of the contest to pull away and hand Beaverton a double-digit defeat. The 12-point margin reflected a Grizzly squad that came out of the gate with purpose, building a lead and withstanding whatever the Beavers threw back at them in the second half. Without a detailed box score available, the final numbers still tell a clear story. McMinnville found the end zone five times to Beaverton's three, and the offense generated enough consistency to keep the defense in a comfortable position for most of the evening. The Grizzlies move to 1-0 on the young season with confidence heading into the weeks ahead. Pacific Conference play will arrive soon enough, and Friday's result gives McMinnville a steady foundation to build from.