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Evergreen 2A Conference Standings Team Lg. Ov. Tumwater 1-0 7-0 Black Hills 1-0 7-0 W.F. West 0-1 4-3 Centralia 0-1 3-3 Remaining Games Oct. 23 Centralia at W.F. West Black Hills at Tumwater Oct. 30 Black Hills at Centralia W.F. West at Tumwater Greater St. Helens 2A League Team Lg. Ov. Hockinson 4-0 7-0 Ridgefield 3-1 6-1 R.A. Long 2-2 2-5 Mark Morris 2-2 2-5 Woodland 2-3 3-4 Hudson’s Bay 1-3 2-5 Washougal 1-4 2-5 Remaining Games Oct. 23 Washougal at Fort Vancouver Woodland at Hockinson Hudson’s Bay at R.A. Long Mark Morris at Ridgefield Oct. 30 Fort Vancouver at Woodland R.A. Long at Hockinson Ridgefield at Hudson’s Bay Washougal at Mark Morris

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2014 Swamp Cup Recap W.F. West’s Offense W.F. West’s Defense Centralia’s Offense W.F. West Roster Centralia Roster Centralia Defense Swamp Cup Preview & Notes Swamp Cup Memories Centralia Season in Review W.F. West Season in Review Swamp Cup History: A Look Back

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2015 District 4 Playoff Breakdown All four teams from the Evergreen 2A Conference will play in District 4 crossover games against the Greater St. Helens 2A Conference, in reverse order; the EvCo champion will play the GSHL No. 4 team, and so on. Schedules for Friday, Nov. 6 are as follows (first-round state opponents in parentheses): 1. EvCo 4 at GSHL 1 (winner plays Dist. 2/3 #2) 2. GSHL 4 at EvCo 1 (winner plays Dist. 2/3 #3) 3. EvCo 3 at GSHL 2 (winner plays Dist. 1 #2) 4. GSHL 3 at EvCo 2 (winner plays Dist. 1 #1) The game numbers represent the seeds to the State 2A playoffs, should the higher seeds win; otherwise, teams advancing to state cannot leapfrog a higher seed from their own league.

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2014 Swamp Cup Recap

Johnson Carries Bearcats to 23-8 Swamp Cup Win By The Chronicle

The Tigers’ objective, heading into the 107th incarnation of the Battle of the Swamp, was to contain Elijah Johnson. The rain, dumping onto the Tiger Stadium turf throughout the game, was supposed to help by making the Bearcats’ junior signal-caller one-dimensional. The rain inhibited the passing game, but it didn’t slow down Johnson and the W.F. West offense in a 23-8 Evergreen 2A Conference win over rival Centralia. Johnson ran for 104 yards and scored all of his three touchdowns in the second quarter, putting Centralia in a 20-0 halftime hole from which it couldn’t climb out. “It’s simple. There was no containing Elijah Johnson,” Centralia coach Matt Whitmire said. “It’s not a joke. He’s probably the second- or third-best running back in the league, and he happens to play quarterback. He was the deciding factor in this football game.”

The win ensures second place in the Evergreen 2A Conference for W.F. West, and seals a crossover game against the No. 2 team out of the Greater St. Helens 2A Conference for a berth in the State 2A playoffs — along with local bragging rights that come with running the winning streak against Centralia to six games. “People were saying we weren’t going to win, basically, and it’s just really cool to come out here and show them we’re a good team,” Bearcat senior Eric Braun said. “Just because we lost a lot of seniors last year, we’re still a good team, and we can still play.” The teams both punted on fumblehindered opening drives, and Centralia's second drive progressed to the Bearcat 21-yard line before it ended on a lost fumble. Johnson carried the ball six times on the Bearcats' next drive, which spanned seven plays and 56 yards and wrapped up with an 11-yard run by the quarterback. Forty-two seconds later he was back in the end zone, after the Tigers bobbled the kickoff — twice — and the Bearcats recovered it a yard from the end zone,

needing just two plays for Johnson to dart back in. “The bang-bang quick scores, the special teams scores — they’re so dramatic, and they’re game-changers,” Bearcat coach Bob Wollan said. “I think that really caught Centralia off guard, and we really just played well offensively.” Johnson’s increased workload certainly helped. “It’s always in the bank. It’s a league game, it’s a big game, and we try not to get him hit a whole lot in nonleague and be smarter about that,” Wollan said. “But these kind of games, you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do to win it.” Not that Johnson, who had 90 rushing yards in the first half, minded the work. “It’s awesome. I love running,” he said. “I was seeing the holes really well today, and it was fun to run.” W.F. West kicked off, forced a turnover on downs, and marched 43 yards in 11 plays — covering six minutes — and took a 20-0 lead on Johnson's third touchdown, with 2 minutes, 39 seconds left in the first half.

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At a Glance:

Passing yards: 655 (95.6/game) Total yards: 1828 (261.14) Rushing yards: 1,173 (167.6/game) Points per game: 17.6 COACHES ON W.F. WEST QB ELIJAH JOHNSON Johnson, a senior, was an All-League first-team pick at quarterback last season.

“There are some offenses where the quarterback’s job is just to hand it off, and in our offense that’s not the case,” Bearcat coach Bob Wollan said. “There’s a certain element of toughness you’ve got to possess to be a quarterback for us, and he certainly possesses all the qualities he needs to be successful there. At any given time, he can take a pretty average play and make it a special play.” “It’s about our quarterback, and he’s going to make the other people in our offense better,” Wollan said.

Spotlight: Elijah Johnson Quarterback (#3) Key Stats: 55 of 113 passing for 655 yards, 5 TDs & 3 INTs

“Last year in the first half we did not contain him, and by the time we got around to it it was too late,” Centralia coach Matt Whitmire said. “We will need to contain him for four quarters during that game, or probably score 42 points in order to have a shot at beating those guys.” “Elijah’s carries increase as the season goes on. (Bob Wollan) knows not to expose him early on, but as we get into weeks 8 and 9 Elijah’s going to carry the ball 20-25 times (a game),” Whitmire added. “He’s an outstanding competitor, and you can tell he’s been so well-coached for four years in that program,” Whitmire said. “Bob continues to do an outstanding job of developing his quarterback based on their individual strengths.”

Bearcat Offensive Leaders

Player to Watch Trevor Magnan, Tight End (#14)

Receiving Garrett Yarter: 18 catches, 180 yards Dakota Hawkins: 8 catches, 121 yards, TD Brody Holcomb: 4 catches, 66 yards, 2 TD (injured) Nathan Anglin: 7 catches, 119 yards, 2 TD Trevor Magnan: 6 catches, 47 yards Hunter Fuchs: 4 catches, 25 yards

Senior Trevor Magnan has settled into a nice, big role with the Bearcats. “He’s a true program kid,” Wollan said of Magnan, a JV player with a few varsity special teams appearances last season. “Right now, between offense and defense, he’s a 90-percent-of-the-game on the field (guy). He’s given us a reliable threat at tight end, and H-back. He’s caught everything that’s been thrown at him and done a fabulous job as a blocker.”

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The W.F. West Offense: Projected Swamp Cup Starters

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Yarter, WR

moorhead, LG

McDonald, C

emery, RB

LT LG C RG RT TE RB RB WR WR QB

Pallas, RG

Miller, RT

johnson, QB anglin, RB

Grant Mason Colton Moorhead Tanner McDonald Tyler pallas cole miller Trevor Magnan Nathan anglin austin emery Garrett Yarter Hunter Fuchs elijah johnson

6-4 6-3 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-2 5-9 5-10

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At a Glance:

18.4 points allowed per game 147.3 rushing yards per game 279.9 yards allowed per game 5 interceptions 132.6 passing yards per game 6 fumbles recovered Player to Watch: Roberto Alvarenga Defensive Tackle (#69)

Coaches on the Bearcat Defense W.F. West’s defense has held opponents under 20 points a game this season on its way to a 4-3 team record. “They don’t make mistakes. I can’t single any particular kid out, but if you watch them in film, it’s a unit that’s continued to improve every week,” Centralia coach Matt Whitmire said. “But what’s even more concerning is they’re very opportunistic. They’re capable of making you turn the ball over.”

Six-foot, 320-pound senior Roberto Alvarenga found his way into the lineup late last season on the defensive line, and has become a staple of the Bearcat defense. “I think he’s just kind of had the time of his life,” Wollan said. “He has been a real solid contributor all year long, but the last couple weeks, he’s played extremely well. More importantly, he’s assumed a leadership role on our team.”

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Guerrero, CB

Clevenger, DT

steen, OLB

Anglin, S

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Passing yards: 771 (128.5/game) Rushing yards: 848 (141.3/game)

Total yards: 1619 (269.8/game) Points per game: 15.5

Coaches On Centralia QB Joey Aliff

Spotlight: Joey Aliff, QB (#5) Key Stats: 45 of 111 passing for 771 yards, 4 TDs & 4 interceptions

Aliff, a 6-foot, 172-pound junior, has been steady under center for the Tigers. “(He’s) as good as we protect for him,” Centralia coach Matt Whitmire said. “He continues to be very steady, despite some shaky protection from time to time, but he’s such a good athlete that he’s able to escape and make plays with his legs, which is what we’re going to need to continue to do.” “He’s throwing the ball a heck of a lot better, and evolving into a dual-threat kid,” Bearcat coach Bob Wollan said of Aliff. “He’s got the athleticism to take advantage of a mistake we make to put a big play together running the football. He’s the guy we’re worried about.”

Tiger Offensive Leaders Receiving Nolan Wasson (right): 33 catches, 389 yards, 2 TDs Riley Christensen: 2 catches, 111 yards, 2 TDs Nathan Yahn: 4 catches, 105 yards Cody Parker: 5 catches, 29 yards

Nolan Wasson, Wide Receiver Wasson leads the Tiges with 389 receiving yards. “We have made a concerted effort to get the football to him at least 10-12 times a game, because of his athleticism, and his overall leadership that he brings to the field,” Whitmire said. “He’s a guy we’re going to have to continue to get the ball to if we’re going to be successful, offensively.”

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The Centralia Offense: Projected Swamp Cup Starters

21 WASSON, WR

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Finch, LG

Andrews, C

Ferrians, RG

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Parker, WR

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Aliff, QB

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LT LG C RG RT RB RB WR WR QB FB

Tiger Offense: Projected Starters

#52 #65 #67 #63 #51 #6 #10 #21 #11 #5 #35

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5-10 6-0 5-10 5-9 5-11 5-10 5-8 6-2 5-10 6-0 5-9

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2015 W.F. West Bearcats

Head Coach: Bob Wollan Assistant Coaches: Dick Boesinger, Marty Marquez, Jamie Rakevich, Chris Johnson, Mike Pallas, John Bull, Brandon Abbott, Kyle Karnofski # Player 1 Brenden Spahr 2 Max Miller 3 Elijah Johnson 4 Hunter Fuchs 6 Giovanni Corona 7 Nathan Anglin 8 Bennett Bull 9 Anthony Forgione 10 Nole Wollan 11 Wyatt Hill 12 Garrett Yarter 13 Ethan Lund 14 Trevor Magnan 16 Tyson Guerrero 18 Daniel Barber 19 Dillon Smith 20 Austin Emery 21 Ivan Mendez 22 Gabe O'Neil 23 Dakota Hawkins 24 Brody Holcomb 25 Dallas Taylor 26 Adrian Boites 27 Henry Ka'imi 28 Enrique Garcia

Ht 5-11 5-8 5-10 5-9 5-6 5-10 5-9 5-9 6-0 6-1 6-2 5-8 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-2 6-0 5-7 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-10 5-8 5-9 5-7

Wt 196 155 190 145 140 180 130 125 185 195 170 140 180 145 190 185 195 130 155 180 170 152 170 160 150

Gr. 11 10 12 12 12 12 10 11 10 12 12 12 12 10 12 10 11 10 10 10 12 10 11 10 11

29 30 32 33 34 36 37 39 40 41 44 45 47 50 51 52 53 54 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63

Justin Green Kolby Steen Kyle Roberts Kevin Clevenger Camden Bull Wyatt Deskins Kyle Braun John Anderson Damien Lopez Anthony Boites Tanner Morang Blake Wichert Cody Morrow Brayden Bennett Hunter Arredondo Brayden Bostwick Chase Olsen Tysen Paul Cody Miller Cole Miller Tyler Pallas William Albert Michael Wilson Nathan Gluck Dylon Dollarhyde Jack Mallonee

5-7 5-8 6-1 6-3 5-10 5-11 6-0 5-9 6-0 5-9 5-10 5-7 5-9 5-8 6-7 6-3 5-11 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-1 5-8 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-0

150 185 195 220 165 160 183 150 165 175 170 160 170 180 290 200 215 225 190 290 220 160 170 230 300 180

12 11 12 10 10 10 11 11 10 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 12 11 12 12 11 10 10 11 12 10

65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 83 84 85 86 88 89 97

Ryley Hall Blaine Copenhefer Jacob Prigmore Joey Wylam Roberto Alvarenga Jr. Antonio Verderico Ethan White Tanner McDonald Jacob Pettit Ediberto Hernandez Ronnie WhiteMountain Cooper Foley Josiah Sellers Colton Moorhead Grant Mason Josh Wilks Dylan Boman Jared Balmelli Christian Dunivan Brandon White Tyler Correia Drew Alexander Brayden Mauermann Cory Davis

6-4 6-0 5-8 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-2 6-3 6-4 5-8 5-9 6-2 6-1 6-6 5-8 6-1 5-5 5-11

240 210 160 190 320 200 170 250 255 160 190 230 170 260 220 145 155 165 150 168 135 170 140 148

10 12 10 10 12 12 11 12 12 10 10 10 11 12 12 10 11 11 10 10 10 12 11 10

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2015 Centralia Tigers

Head Coach: Matt Whitmire Assistant Coaches: Dan Hill, Marc Holmberg, Darrin Canfield, Josh Rodland, Jon Rooklidge, Joey Tivnan # Player 1 Isaiah Trevino 4 Layne Pertzborn 5 Joey Aliff 6 Nathan Yahn 9 DennisJordan Thomas 8 Isaiah Clements 10 Riley Christensen 11 Cody Parker 12 Derek VanDeLaarschot 13 Cale Shute 14 Will Lorton 15 Kolby Baird 16 Joe Finch 20 Josh Towle

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Wt 160 170 172 156 170 155 156 180 185 170 154 170 180 155

Gr. 11 11 11 11 10 10 12 12 11 11 11 10 12 12

21 26 28 30 32 35 36 38 44 45 50 51 52 53 54

Nolan Wasson Erik Cervantes Jose Pineda Dylan Purkey Ryan Jensen Dylan Ferrians Elijah Helm Raul Lopez Aaron Adamo Cameron Bridges Dakota Andrews Josh Dixon Garrett Hicks Nathan Wilkerson Derek Baumel

6-2 5-11 5-10 5-9 5-11 5-9 5-6 5-8 6-2 5-11 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-11 6-1

175 160 160 170 170 139 130 178 190 175 220 195 185 188 185

12 10 10 10 10 12 10 11 10 10 10 12 12 11 11

55 56 60 63 66 67 70 72 75 76 79 80 83 84

Scott Bonogoski Mateo Ayala Isiah Arias-Maynard Tyler Ferrians Cole Adams Brayden Andrews Willie Jordan Randy Essert Cole Hylton Nick Edwards Mario Munguia Nolan Miller Mason Titus Tristan Dickey

5-11 5-11 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-4 5-9 5-11 6-0 6-1

225 235 190 190 170 225 175 243 220 270 228 170 175 170

10 12 11 12 11 11 10 10 12 11 11 10 10 10

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At a Glance:

24.83 points allowed per game 294.83 yards allowed per game 117 passing yards per game

177.83 rushing yards per game 7 interceptions 7 fumbles recovered

Group to Watch: The Tiger Secondary

Player to Watch: Derek VanDeLaarschot Inside Linebacker (#12)

Centralia’s defensive backs have tallied seven interceptions in six games this season, including four in Week 7 against Bremerton. “I think that’s a pretty athletic group of guys,” W.F. West coach Bob Wollan said of Centralia’s secondary, which includes starters Nolan Wasson (CB), Nathan Yahn (CB), Joey Aliff (S) and Cody Parker (S). “They’ve got some athleticism back there, and some size, for sure. The guys they have back there afford them the luxury to be pretty aggressive on their front. I think it’s important for us to take some shots at them, but we’ve got to pick them right.”

The senior inside linebacker has been a bright spot for the Tigers this season. “He’s one of those kids that is a little undersized (5-11, 185) to play on the inside, but makes up for it with his tenacity and the size of his heart. He’s really kind of the heart and soul, and the type of kid that we want in Tiger football,” Centralia coach Matt Whitmire said. VanDeLaarschot played a small amount of varsity football in 2014, but jumped right in and contributed immediately this season. “He has not disappointed us at all,” Whitmire said. “He’s probably one of the top two or three instinctual kids on the football team. He shows up with his lunch pail every day at practice. It’s just a privilege to coach him.”

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tiger Defense: Projected Starters

#76 #56 #67 #54 #65 #35 #12 #6 #11 #5 #21

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6-4 5-11 5-10 6-1 6-0 5-8 5-10 5-10 5-10 6-0 6-2

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Six-Year Streak on the Line in Swamp Cup’s 108th Anniversary PRIDE & POSITIONING: Winner Has Inside Track to Higher District Crossover Seed By Aaron VanTuyl avantuyl@chronline.com

On one hand, the only thing on the line is playoff seeding. On the other hand, it’s a game that can make or break a season. The 108th-annual Battle of the Swamp, set to kick off at 7 p.m. Friday night at Chehalis’ Bearcat Stadium, brings together crosstown and Evergreen 2A Conference rivals in the penultimate game of what’s been a strange regular season. For the Tigers, the ups and downs have included a season-opening loss, a big shootout win over 3A Columbia River, a cancelled game, a blowout at the hands of powerhouse Tumwater, a laundry list of injuries and, last week, a much-needed nonleague win over a Bremerton team that’s been in the news more for an assistant coach’s postgame

prayers than anything on the field. “It’s been one of ups and downs, which is surprising, because we thought we’d be a little more consistent,” Centralia coach Matt Whitmire said. “But we get to choose whether or not we’re consistent to close this thing out.” As W.F. West coach Bob Wollan pointed out, it’s been a weird year for the Tigers, who stand at 3-3 heading into Week 8. “I’m sure losing to Rochester (in Week 1) didn’t sit too well, and about the time you count them out, they come back and win this giant game against Columbia River,” Wollan said. “I’m just going, ‘Wow, what a credit to their coaches and team to hang in there and stay together.’ I think what it tells me is there’s this big pile of potential in there, and it’s waiting to happen for those teams that aren’t prepared or not ready.” The Bearcats, meanwhile, have been immersed in a particularly tough schedule and have emerged with a 4-3 record. Four of W.F. West’s first six games came against teams with perfect records:

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Swamp Cup Memories: W.F. West Elijah Johnson Senior, QB

Colton Moorhead Senior, OL

First Swamp Cup memory: Freshman year, when I got in for my first varsity appearance and I fumbled the ball on the 10-yard line.

First Swamp Cup memory: When I was in middle school watching the game that went into overtime (2011). Everyone in the stands was going crazy and it was awesome.

Favorite Swamp Cup memory: It was prob-

Favorite Swamp Cup memory: Last year we were a team that nobody thought was going to be very good and we were voted to lose against Centralia. We came out and crushed them and it was awesome.

ably last year. We just went in it and we were able to get a better spot in the playoffs.

What does representing Chehalis mean to you? Toughness as a football team. We just

want a spot in the playoffs.

What does representing Chehalis mean to you? I want to keep the Chehalis winning streak

alive and just go for it.

Cody Miller Senior, LB

Roberto Alvarenga Senior, DL

First Swamp Cup memory: Freshman year

when I got to suit up for varsity for the first time.

First Swamp Cup memory: Sophomore year at home. I went in and got blindsided. That was pretty bad.

Favorite Swamp Cup memory: Definitely last year in the win. It got tight a couple times, but it felt great to get that win.

Favorite Swamp Cup memory: Last year when I started and we got the win. That was pretty nice.

What does representing Chehalis mean to you? Mostly that there are a lot of people

What does representing Chehalis mean to you? Plain and simple: go out

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Swamp Cup Memories: Centralia Joe Finch Senior, OL

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First Swamp Cup memory: My sophomore

First Swamp Cup memory: Freshman year.

Favorite Swamp Cup memory: I’m hoping

Favorite Swamp Cup memory: I don’t really have one but I’m about to make mine.

year. I wouldn’t like to elaborate.

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What does representing Centralia mean to you? It means a lot to do it for my city. The

What does representing Centralia mean to you? To work hard and give 110 percent

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First Swamp Cup memory: It has to be last

First Swamp Cup memory: Last year. It

year and it wasn’t a good one.

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Favorite Swamp Cup memory: I don’t have

Favorite Swamp Cup memory: I don’t really have one but I’m about to make one.

What does representing Centralia mean to you? It means a lot. My whole family has

What does representing Centralia mean to you? That I have to try my best

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How The Tigers Got To The Swamp Cup A Game-by-Game Recap of Centralia’s Season ... So Far Week 1: Centralia opened the

season with something of a thud, losing 17-7 to Rochester in a nonleague affair. Joey Aliff hit Riley Christensen with a 31-yard pass for the Tigers’ lone touchdown, and Nathan Yahn ran eight times for 67 yards for Centralia.

Week 2: The Tigers found their

first win in Grays Harbor, beating Aberdeen 10-9. Nathan Yahn scored Centralia’s lone touchdown in the second quarter, and Aberdeen scored in the fourth quarter but missed the point-after kick. Joey Aliff completed 11 of 20 passes for 130 yards, with Nolan Was-

son catching eight for 96 yards.

Week 3: The Tigers filled their offensive potential in a 41-40 shootout win over 3A Columbia River, with Nathan Yahn running in the conversion on a last-minute touchdown to seal the win. “That’s the type of win you can build a program on,” Centralia coach Matt Whitmire said. “There were lots of happy faces tonight.” Dylan Ferrians ran 19 times for 118 yards, while Yahn finished with 145 yards on 17 carries. Josh Towle and Ferrians scored the Tigers’ final two touchdowns to rally from a 40-27 deficit in the fourth quarter. Week 4: Kelso blanked the Tigers,

13-0, in Cowlitz County, despite solid games from quarterback Joey Aliff and receiver Nolan Wasson. Aliff completed 10 of 19 passes for 135 yards, with six going to Wasson for 82 yards. Centralia, however, only managed 18 rushing yards in the loss to the thenundefeated Hilanders.

Week 5: The Tigers’ homecoming game with Sequim was cancelled after a school lockdown threw a wrench into all activities at Centralia High School. Week 6: Centralia ran into a buzzsaw in top-ranked, undefeated Tumwater in a 49-6 loss. A vaunted Thunderbird defense held the Tigers to 164 yards of offense, and

Centralia’s lone touchdown came on a fourth-quarter 13-yard pass from Joey Aliff to Nolan Wasson in the end zone.

Week 7: Centralia’s defensive backs picked off four passes in a 29-21 win over Bremerton on the road. Joey Aliff hit on 11 of 18 passes for 210 yards and ran for 58 yards, and slotback Nathan Yahn ran for 56 yards as the Tigers pulled their record to 3-3. “We put the clamps on them all night long and it was really a good effort by the kids on the line,” Centralia coach Matt Whitmire said. “They tried to come right at us but our kids stepped up and played very physical.”

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How The Bearcats Got To The Swamp Cup A Game-by-Game Recap of Centralia’s Season ... So Far Week 1: W.F. West found a spark after a sluggish first half to beat Kingston, 14-3, in their season debut. Austin Emery ran for 112 yards on 11 carries, and Elijah Johnson ran in one touchdown and passed to Brody Holcomb for another. Week 2: The Bearcat defense came up big in a tight 10-3 win over North Kitsap, with Elijah Johnson throwing a 26-yard pass to Brody Holcomb in the third quarter for the game’s only touchdown. Johnson finished the game with 111 passing yards (11 of 19), and had two touchdowns called back on penalties. Cory Davis knocked through a 25-yard field goal with five minutes left in the

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pleting 11 of 20 passes for 105 yards.

Week 3: West Valley (Yakima) hammered an ailing Bearcat squad, 42-7. “We just kind of got overwhelmed here today defensively,” W.F. West coach Bob Wollan said. “We gave up too many big plays over the top.” The Rams led 35-0 and passed for 271 yards in the win, while W.F. West’s lone touchdown came on a 5-yard run from Austin Emery. Emery finished with 121 rushing yards on 16 carries.

Week 5: The first Evergreen 2A Conference football game of the season was an exciting one, with Black Hills taking advantage of a few turnovers to edge W.F. West 24-21. Elijah Johnson, Nathan Anglin and Austin Emery all scored rushing touchdowns, with Johnson finishing with 90 yards on the ground.

Week 4: The Bearcats broke Olympic’s scoreless streak, but couldn’t do much more in a 21-6 home loss. The Trojans’ massive line kept the Bearcats relatively in check after a first-drive touchdown by Elijah Johnson. Johnson wound up com-

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A Look Back Through Swamp Cup History

10 Years Ago: 2005

Centralia blew out W.F. West, 59-14, to close out the regular season. Colten Wesen ran for 209 yards and scored two touchdowns for the Tigers, while quarterback Cal Cruickshank passed for 45 yards and two scores and ran in another touchdown. Robert Vargas added two rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown for the Tigers. Bearcat quarterback Cameron Zuber, with an aching back, hit 11 of 26 passes for 126 yards, while backup signal-caller Griffin Squires played well in relief. Jake Abbott added seven carries for 63 yards and a touchdown for W.F. West.

20 Years Ago: 1995

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The Bearcats got a 14-7 win over the rival Tigers to finish the regular season with a 7-2 record. Brad Browning scored on a 9-yard run with 1:10 left in the game to put W.F. West ahead for good. Scott Phillips, who had dislo-

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Browning led the Bearcats with 22 carries for 76 yards, while Leonard Wilson added a 3-yard touchdown run. W.F. West quarterback Blake Richards went 10 of 21 for 176 passing yards.

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History Continued from Page 22

two touchdowns for the Tigers. Quarterback Paul Dean went 10 of 16 for 201 yards and ran six times for 47 yards, while Gary Viggers added 15 carries for 61 yards for Centralia. W.F. West quarterback Troy Tornow completed 6 of 16 passes for 62 yards with a touchdown pass to Sam Dugo. John Olsen added 13 carries for 40 yards for the Bearcats.

40 Years Ago: 1975 Round 1: Quarterback Ken Powell ran in two touchdowns and passed for 105 yards (4 of 7) to lead Centralia to a 19-0 win over rival Chehalis. Ben Wilson added a rushing touchdown, and the Tigers ran for 154 yards while holding Chehalis to 80 yards of offense. Round 2: The Tigers wrapped up the first undefeated regular season in school history with a 13-0 win over Chehalis. Ken Powell completed 6 of 12 passes for 68 yards with a touchdown pass to Scott Badavinac, and Mark Palmer threw a halfback

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pass to Jay Hultberg for another Tiger touchdown.

50 Years Ago: 1965 Centralia won a tight 7-6 matchup with rival Chehalis thanks to a completed pointafter kick by Steve Oliver after a touchdown pass from quarterback Steve Noyes to Chuck Johnson. Tiger fullback Jerry Mason ran 19 times for 82 yards, while Mike Cusic ran 16 times for 64 yards and a touchdown to lead the W.F. West backfield. In a muddy game at Centralia’s Noble Field, the teams combined to complete 4 of 14

passes with an interception on each side. The Tigers outgained Chehalis, 178-89, and finished the season 8-2.

60 Years Ago: 1955 Centralia secured a 13-6 win over rival Chehalis thanks to a 23-yard touchdown pass from Les Reynoldson to George Upton late in the third quarter. Reynoldson also pitched the ball to John Brill for a 2-yard score, and Ron Pier scored Chehalis’ lone touchdown. Rudy Gideon paced the Centralia defense with 23 tackles.

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