Nelson Hawks Boys Soccer 1-2 David Douglas

David Douglas edged Nelson 2-1 in a 6A-4 Mt. Hood Conference boys soccer match played Tuesday evening in Happy Valley, Oregon, leaving the Nelsons with a tough result on their home pitch. The visiting Eagles scored twice and held on to secure the victory despite a Nelson goal that briefly kept the hosts in the contest. The loss drops Nelson to 1-9-3 overall and 0-4 in conference play, as the team continues to search for consistency in league competition. Tuesday's match reflected a familiar pattern for Nelson this fall, with the squad showing enough to find the back of the net but unable to generate the defensive stops needed to come away with points. Conference play is unforgiving at the 6A level, and each remaining match represents an opportunity for the young program to grow. Nelson will look to respond when they next take the field, using these difficult league lessons as motivation heading into the final stretch of the 2026 fall season.