Molalla Indians Football 35-14 Madras

Molalla's football team opened the 2026 season with a commanding 35-14 road victory over Madras on Thursday night, giving the Tri-Valley Conference (4A) program from Molalla, Oregon a strong early statement. The Indians wasted no time making their presence felt against the non-league opponent, building a lead that never seriously wavered throughout the contest. Traveling to Madras is no small task, and pulling away convincingly on the road speaks well of the program's preparation heading into the fall campaign. The 21-point margin reflected a balanced effort that kept the Madras offense from finding any real rhythm in the second half. Molalla moves to 1-0 on the young season, with a confident performance in the books and some useful film to review before league play arrives. The Indians will look to carry this momentum into next week as the schedule stiffens and Tri-Valley Conference competition draws closer on the horizon.