Hood River Valley Beats David Douglas 35-14 in Football
The visitors secured a decisive win in east Portland behind five total touchdowns from sophomore Ian Wells.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Football
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East Portland fans saw a dominant performance as the Hood River Valley football team defeated David Douglas 35-14. Sophomore quarterback Ian Wells led the offensive effort with five total touchdowns in the victory.
Why it matters
High school football remains a central pillar of community spirit in east Portland, where weekly games bring neighborhoods together on the gridiron. This win highlights the competitive dynamics facing local programs as the season progresses toward the playoffs.
Sophomore quarterback Ian Wells recorded three rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns in the 35-14 victory. These five scores accounted for the entirety of the winning team's total points.
The players
Ian Wells
He is a sophomore quarterback for the Hood River Valley football team who accounted for five touchdowns.
Hood River Valley
This is the visiting high school football team that won the matchup.
David Douglas
This is the east Portland high school football team that hosted the game.
The details
Hood River Valley secured the win by consistently utilizing play-action runs to bypass the David Douglas defense. Defensive attention from David Douglas was heavily focused on containing Kase Sietstra and Davin Snyder, which created space for Wells to execute three rushing scores in the second quarter alone. The game was played entirely in east Portland.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: The game occurred in east Portland.
Beyond the Bridges
This matchup fits within the competitive landscape of the 2026 Oregon high school football season. The result marks another data point in a fall tradition that defines athletic rivalry across the metro area.
For parents and students in east Portland, this outcome shifts the standing for local high school programs. Check local sports listings for upcoming schedules to see if these teams return to local fields next week.
The takeaway
Fans should track the end-of-season conference rankings to see how this result impacts the playoff bracket. Watch for upcoming announcements regarding the final games of the regular season.
Further reading
For more local coverage, see Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Columbia Gorge News.
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