Gold Beach Panthers Football 36-20 Weston-McEwen

Gold Beach snapped a tough early stretch Saturday, defeating Weston-McEwen 36-20 in a non-league football game played at home in Gold Beach, Oregon. The Rangers, members of the Sunset Conference (2A), had opened the season with back-to-back losses, so Saturday's performance carried real weight for a program looking to reset its footing heading into conference play. Gold Beach controlled the scoreboard throughout, building a lead that Weston-McEwen could not fully overcome. The 16-point margin of victory reflected a balanced effort that should give the coaching staff plenty to build on as the schedule stiffens. The win moves Gold Beach to 1-2 on the season, a modest but meaningful turnaround after a difficult start. Momentum can be fragile this early in a season, and the Rangers will look to carry this confidence into their next contest. Gold Beach returns to action next week with a chance to build consecutive wins for the first time in 2026.