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R.A. Long enters season with strong senior class and all sorts of hype — will they live up to it? PAGE 6

The Truck Stopped Here 30 years ago, the “I-5 truck stop” went on a magical run that ended with a state title ... and a lot of memories. PAGE 28

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Pound-for-pound rankings PAGE 15 On the cover Lumberjack seniors Ryan Peerboom, left; Mitch Moe, back; Jacob Yordy, front; and Treshon Long, right, at Longview Memorial Stadium.

Team schedules State outlook PAGE 52

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Erik Bertram enters his sixth year leading the Jacks with expectations higher than ever.

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eally? R.A. Long? The school without a single state tournament win. The one that’s lost six straight Civil Wars, and has just six wins the past two seasons combined. The Daily News preseason area No. 1. That R.A. Long? Stop laughing — these Jacks are for real. They’re senior-laden, loaded up front, explosive out wide. They’ve got the weapons to win a league title, compete at districts and even end that pesky state drought. History be damned.

Jacob yordy

running back ª From a couple years back, we' ve got something to prove still. We can' t just believe what people are saying, we' ve gotta do it ourselves.º

A battle-hardened quarterback, a soft-spoken playmaker and the surprisingly brash newcomer: The driving forces behind an unlikely area contender.

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Ryan Peerboom was knocked out of the game in the third quarter, and he may have been the lucky one. R.A. Long’s senior class had arrived as sophomores with plenty of fanfare. Two-way lineman Mitch Moe and versatile back Jacob Yordy had gone undefeated throughout middle school, and equally big things were expected from them on varsity. The Jacks had gone through a successful run of seasons, by their modest standards, even making their first state appearance in 2009. Don’t worry about the lack of returning veterans, just plug the wunderkinds and the wins would continue to pile up. Rainier smashed such hopes for a smooth transition to pieces on Week 3 of the 2011 season. The Columbians routed the Jacks 64-12, using their patented diesel offense to hammer their way to 543 yards on the ground. “They absolutely annihilated us,” RAL coach Erik Bertram said. “We had guys hurt. I was scared for my team, the first time I’ve ever been.” Peerboom was among the casualties. The quarterback left the stadium in an ambulance after experiencing concussion-like symptoms. Two years on, the injuries have long since healed. The deep-tissue bruises to the team’s ego, though? The beatdown was just the most extreme example of the undeniable truth of these past two years: R.A. Long hasn’t been very good. They went 2-7 that season and faded down the stretch last year, a 4-2 start ending in a sub-.500 finish. Continued

treshon long

lineman ª Being on a team that wins, I know what it feels like. I want to continue that, so I' m going to play my hardest to keep that going.º

ryan peerboom Quarterback ª To be that for the school, that' s pretty cool. That (success is) something we don' t get a whole lot of in sports. Our softball team made a run last year, but to do that consistently, that' d be huge for us.º

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Senior linebacker Mitch Moe, stripping the ball from an Aberdeen Bobcat last year, leads a revamped Jacks defense. While most of the attention is being paid to RAL' s explosive spread offense, it is the ` D' that holds the key to the Lumberjacks' title hopes. Read more about Mitch Moe on the next page.

“We expected more out of ourselves,” Peerboom said. “We’re playing with a chip on our shoulder this year, trying to make up for the past. We’re trying to prove that we’re not just a team that you can schedule your homecoming game against every year.” Peerboom personifies that simmering pride. Thrown ready-or-not into the deep end as a sophomore, he’s taken his share of hits behind an inexperienced line. With the holes up front now patched, he’ll have the freedom to finally show what he can do. “Playing for three years out here on the varsity field, I think he’s picking up on more things than most senior quarterbacks are picking up on that have just been playing for two or three years,” Yordy said. For a team that returns 18 starters, a chunk of whom have played major roles for two-plus seasons now, that’s good news everywhere else on the field, too.

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Trying to nail down Yordy’s position is even harder than corralling him in the open field. He’s done time as a workhorse running back, go-to receiver, overqualified decoy — deep breath — kick returner, punt returner, pass rusher and pass defender.

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R.A. Long quarterback Ryan Peerboom floats a pass toward Lamar Swagerty while Jacob Yordy (24) blocks a Mark Morris lineman in last year' s Civil War. The trio are back this season as the focal points of the high-flying RAL attack.

the unsung heroes

Adna Pirates

Mossyrock Vikings

Napavine Tigers

Pe Ell Trojans

mitch moe is the overlooked member of R.A. Long' s talented core of seniors. He' s a master of the dirty work, the little things that stay out of the statistical columns. Moe is a tackle on offense, a linebacker on defense, a two-way standout that still gets outshone by his skill position teammates. But Moe might be the most important Jack of them all. ª I think if you asked anybody on the team, ` If we had one guy we had to walk out, who would it be?' It would be Mitch,º RAL coach Erik Bertram said. ª He' s quiet but his on-field intensity is really high. ... When he does talk, it carries a lot of weight.º Moe is the team' s heartbeat, its established, emotional leader. Lewis and Clark 3A Moe isn' t the only one flying under the radar, either Ð he' s merely the head of the class of the area' s strong, silent standouts. Toutle Lake Ducks

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Morton/White PassMark MorrisWinlock Hockinson MonarchsCardinals Hawks Timberwolves

Jared corbet, toutle lake: The senior linebacker has earned back-to-back allCentral 2B League honors, no small feat in that loaded league. He was the focal point of a Ducks defensive unit that was the team' s strength last season and returns as one of the premier defenders in the area.

R.A. Long Lumberjacks

Washougal Panthers Rainier Columbians

hayden tapani, mark morris: Off the field, the MM senior is as polite an athlete as you' ll ever meet, a soft-spoken leader. On the field, he' s a missile of a defensive back, a hard-hitting, lock-down-covering nightmare.

Woodland Clatskanie Tigers Beavers

Warrenton, Ore. Warriors

Valley Catholic

mica Karber, clatskanie: Like Moe, Karber is the offensive lineman/linebacker/ spiritual yogi of a team expecting big things after a rough few years. The Tigers are aiming for an overdue takedown of rival Rainier, and that starts in the trenches this junior calls home.

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“You need him at receiver, catching the ball? He can do that. You need him at running back? He can do that. You can put him anywhere,” Peerboom said. “Find a way to get the ball in his hands, and he’ll make the most it.” Yordy had almost 1,700 allpurpose yards as a sophomore — 700-plus rushing, nearly 500 receiving, more than 400 returning — then combined for nearly 1,000 rushing and receiving yards and had 15 scores a season ago. He has been an all-area and all-league selection from freshman year on. All that, and it still feels like he’s been overlooked. Maybe because he’s one of the most unassuming Jacks on the roster. “Yordy is probably the most popular guy on the team,” Bertram said. “The kids love him. ... Again, he’s not a rah-rah guy, but when he’s next to you, you know he’s going to lay it on the line every play.” Yordy is the face of the silent standouts.

Most of the bulky line also falls into this category — a faction of the team that isn’t quite ready to surrender to the hype. They know that the Jacks haven’t proven anything yet. Let’s win the league title first, then we’ll talk, Yordy says.

Battle Ground will be the first time he’s ever even seen his new teammates in live action. Win state? Has no one told him the history? That this is the school that not only lost to Ridgefield by four touchdowns on its own homecoming last year, it gave the winning rose to the wrong King and Queen? After so many moments like that, there’s no wonder that the Jacks seem tentative to fully embrace the expectations. That quiet confidence can also be read as an underlying hesitency. You can only lose so many Civil Wars in a row before it starts to settle into an identity. “I don’t know what it is,” Bertram said. “Obviously, two high schools in a town does some stuff. No one is going to argue that R.A. Long is on the high end, socio-economic wise. I think they’ve always been the scrappers.” Long isn’t burdened by that history. He doesn’t worry about

••• Treshon Long, meanwhile, is shouting his plans for the season from the mountain top: “Winning state,” Long said. “That’s my goal every year, and I feel really good about this team. I feel as if, when we get on a roll and win a couple games, there’s not gonna be any stopping us.” Long has only been on the team for a few months. The center/nose-tackle transferred from North Thurston in April to live with his grandfather after an all-Tacoma News Tribune, all-Olympian, all-3A Narrows League junior season with the Rams. The season opener against

being polite, about setting the bar too high. He’s as free to be as brash as he wants to be. “What I’ve seen that I’ve brought to this team is a more aggressive style,” Long said. “These guys are more conservative, which is good, but I’m more outspoken with my plays. If I make a good play, I’m going to scream and yell. ... It’s affected my teammates. It’s like a disease. It spreads. And it gets everybody going.” Long is the middle-of-theline anchor R.A. Long needed, the edge it needed, the unwavering self-belief it needed. Treshon Long is the Jacks’ wild side. “We’ve got the weapons,” Long said. “We just need the mentality.” This is the new R.A. Long. Some familiar faces with a touch of boldness. A longhyped senior class ready for their close-up. R.A. Long, the preseason No. 1? No joke. — Matt Pentz / The Daily News

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league previews

league order based upon coaches polls conducted by daily news sports staff | 2012 record in parentheses

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2012 league champion: Kelso and columbia river | Postseason berths: 3

2012 league champion: mark morris | Postseason berths: 3

Photos by steven lane / The Columbian

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Austin Mace, senior Mountain View running back.

1. columbia riVer (7-4) The Chieftains, as they always seem to do, begin the year as league favorites. Yet last year' s graduating class Ð including the team' s leading passer, rusher and receiver Ð left a gaping crater behind. 2. mountain View (5-5) The seasoned, proven one-two punch of Austin Mace and Carl Falls in the backfield makes the Thunder the top contender. Despite a weak finish last season Ð three straight defeats to close the year Ð this team is a legitimate threat. 3. Kelso (9-2) The Hilanders' stunning run to state was one of last season' s feel-good stories. There' s a lot of experience to replace Ð not least of all at head coach, where Steve Amrine takes over from veteran Pat Hymes Ð before they can even dream of a repeat. 4. prairie (3-6) It speaks to the depth of this league that even Prairie earned a first-place vote after a shaky 2012. Having played both Kelso and Columbia River tough last season, the Falcons are an intriguing sleeper. 5. hudson' s bay (0-9) Look on the bright side: It won' t take much for the Eagles to claim improvement. Weeks 1 (at Washougal) and 9 (at Fort) present the best chances to end their losing streak. 6. fort VancouVer (1-8) You know your program is struggling when a team you beat last season is unanimously picked higher the following year.

players to watch austin mace, mountain View, sr., rb: The Mountain View backfield is ª The Smoke that Thundersº until further notice. Mace is the lightning part of the duo. He fell just six yards shy of 1,000 last season with nine scores. Beware the Thunder. Jonathan branson, columbia river, sr., Qb: Branson has some big shoes to fill after a few years as understudy to departed first-team all-leaguer Clayton Frank. Completing 17 of 25 passes for 116 yards and a TD in spot duty last year was a good place to start. tyler duncan, prairie, Jr., rb/dl: Duncan is one of the rarest football species: The running back/defensive lineman. He made the firstteam all-league D as a lineman and ran for nearly 500 yards and five touchdowns on offense last year. Talk about versatility.

games to watch oct. 11: Kelso at Columbia River oct. 25: Kelso at Mountain View: Last season' s Hilander-Thunder showdown was one of the bizarre games of the year. Kelso was more than doubled up, yardage-wise, yet somehow onside-kicked and trickplayed its way to a 14-12 victory. It sent the Hilanders catapulting into the playoffs with momentum and the Thunder careening toward a limp finale. Mountain View, though, returns more vital pieces and will have revenge on its mind. League title implications will likely turn up the heat even higher. nov. 1: Prairie at Kelso nov. 1: Mountain View at Columbia River

1. marK morris (9-2) The Monarch program is so strong it earns this respect from the coaches even after significant player turnover. Losing four first-team allleaguers and the defensive POY hurts, but the cupboard is far from bare. 2. r.a. long (4-5) As is usually the case, the Jacks are the polar opposite of their crosstown rivals: They return nearly every piece Ð even adding one in lineman transfer Treshon Long Ð but have yet to prove anything on the field. 3. hocKinson (6-4) The high-flying Hawks are aiming even higher after earning a playoff berth last fall. Most of the key weapons from their spread offense return. Away games at both Longview schools make for a tough draw, though. 4. aberdeen berdeen (3-6) The Bobcats were much better last season than their record indicates. They played a loaded early-season schedule and were competitive in nearly every league contest. This is your dark horse. 5. ridgefield idgefield (6-4) Anyone who thought the Spudders would sputter in their first year at 2A was sorely mistaken. Ridgefield took second with a week to spare. Don' t put it past the Spuds to surprise again. 6. washougal (3-6) Consider the Panthers the anti-Aberdeen. Washougal fattened up on a lean nonleague slate, then went winless in GSHL 2A action. In a race as deep as this one, the Panthers will be lucky to break that streak.

players to watch bobby Jacobs, washougal, sr., rb: If the Panthers falter to a second-straight last-place finish, it' ll be through no fault of Jacobs. As a junior, he compiled more than 1,000 rushing/receiving yards and netted 10 total TDs. He averaged nearly 10 yards a carry and still only made all-league honorable mention. Give this man some overdue credit. austin floch, aberdeen, Jr., db: With two of the three league title favorites (RAL and Hockinson) running the spread, having a reliable pass defense is vital. In Floch, firstteam all-league last year as a sophomore, the Bobcats have a leader to build around. Jess Krahn, hockinson, sr., Qb: The head Hawk threw for 1,820 yards and 15 TDs a season ago, numbers that should climb even higher this fall. Having secondleading receiver Austen Johnson (524 yards, three TDs) back doesn' t hurt, either.

Jess Krahn, Hockinson

games to watch o oct. 11: R.A. Long at Aberdeen o oct. 11: Hockinson at Mark Morris oct. 25: Aberdeen at Hockinson nov. 1: R.A. Long v. Mark Morris: Need I say more, or can I just leave it at the title? Always one of the boldest circles on the area sports calender, this Civil War could be one of those ª do you remember whenº editions. The Jacks may be the most talented team in the area, but the Monarchs have six straight years of bragging rights to hold over their rival' s head. If preseason polls are any indication, it should also be the de facto league championship game. Twoand-a-half months out, I' m already fired up.

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Connor Fulton, senior La Center full back.

trico 1a 2012 league champion: la center | Postseason berths: 4

1. la center (11-1) The Wildcats lost plenty of pieces from last season, including allleague offensive MVP Jared Huddleston. But a sizable senior class and that pesky Wing-T are coming back. With that combination still around, La Center is thinking repeat. 2. woodland (8-3) There' s no doubting the talent of Woodland' s skill guys. The question marks are up front, where the Beavers were gashed by graduation. Plug the holes, and Woodland is a serious title contender. 3. castle rocK (6-4) With any other program, losing the bulk of its roster would lead to an expected drop off. Not at one as strong as Castle Rock, though, where the hard-nosed Rockets should remain a tough out. t4. white salmon (4-5) The Bruins took baby steps last season under first-year, most-interesting-coach-in-the-world John Hallead. Expect a leap forward in Year 2 under the former Colorado Rockies draft pick.

t4. steVenson (3-6) The Bulldogs are all about speed. Their underclassmen-heavy roster took its lumps last fall, but all that talent on the outside is ready to sprint up the standings. 6. toledo (5-5) Toledo is trending downward after losing a loaded graduating class Ð see: MVP Mack Gaul and defensive POY Cody Meier. 7. Kalama (1-8) The Chinooks are another team poised for a quick turnaround. Kalama won' t challenge for the title, but with athletes all over the field Ð headed by basketball standout/ wide receiver Jared Shagool Ð it will surely improve. 8. seton catholic (1-8) A stunning, late-season 21-20 upset of Kalama made the Cougars' year. Now, it' s time to build on that slight nudge of momentum. 9. ilwaco (1-8) The Fishermen are angling for a drop down to the Pacific 2B for next season, but that' s of little solace this year. Explosive running back Tom Odneal should be fun to watch, if nothing else.

players to watch connor fulton, la center, sr., fb: The Wildcat formula for success is simple: Let Fulton batter defenses into submission, then open up the Wing T and cruise past the tired legs. With an offensive line weakened by graduation, that' s a lot of weight on his broad shoulders. Those 861 yards and 13 touchdowns a season ago hint that he can bear it. tyler brown, white salmon, sr., ol: The Bruins have garnered dark horse status thanks to their disciplined, gritty style. That starts in the trenches, with second-team allleague lineman Brown leading the way. ty o' neal, stevenson, Jr., wb: Track standout O' Neal is the speedy Bulldogs personified. The junior saved his best games for Bulldog Ws Ð a 60-yard receiving touchdown against Ilwaco, 49 yards on just six carries against Kalama. Just wait to see what he can do if Stevenson stays in contention.

games to watch sept. 6: Woodland at Kalama oct. 25: La Center at Toledo nov. 1: Toledo at Castle Rock nov. 1: Woodland at La Center: The Beavers rolled into the Trico last season expecting to stroll to the league title, only to be tripped up by the upstart Wildcats. The traditional gridiron lightweights upset Woodland on the last week of the regular season 29-21 Ð and on its home field no less. Like the Jacks and Monarchs up in the GSHL 2A, expect the Beavs and ` Cats to play tug-of-war with first place all season. It' ll all culminate, again, on closing night.

league previews

league order based upon coaches polls conducted by daily news sports staff

lewis and clark 3a

pacific 2B

2012 league champion: rainier | Postseason berths: 3

2012 league champion: raymond | Postseason berths: 4

1. raymond (7-3) The Seagulls return all but one starter on the offensive line, a unit head coach Rob Clements says is his best in three seasons. Considering that includes last year' s 2B quarterfinal run, that bodes well for their title defense.

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Valley Catholic' s offensive line returns fully intact this fall.

1. rainier (8-4) The Columbians have been the class of the Lewis & Clark 3A for some time. Of that, there is no doubt. Will they be able to reload once again and continue a league winning streak that dates back to 2006? 2. clatsKanie (4-7) Take away the fourth quarter of last year' s game against Rainier Ă? one that ended in a 20-14 overtime loss Ă? and the Tigers are league champions. Can they finally overcome their rivals to the east? 3. warrenton (5-5) After losing 11 seniors from last year' s third-place squad, the Warriors could be vulnerable. With only five seniors and six juniors, the sophomore class will be forced into action. 4. Valley catholic (2-6) The Valiants took their lumps in recent years, but with the starting offensive line and backfield returning intact, they are ready to turn those lessons into wins in their final season in 3A. 5. corbett (0-5) The Cardinals are considerable underdogs after forfeiting their final three league contests a year ago. It' s going to require a big turnaround for veteran coach Lance Lovitt. 12

players to watch carter buck, Valley catholic, sr., Qb: The Valiants are turning the ball over to their senior left-handed quarterback and asking him to make plays in their spread offense. Kazuma lane, Valley catholic, Jr., te/de: The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder was a first-team all-Lewis & Clark 3A tight end as a sophomore, but he' s a threat to make plays on defense as well. chris brecht, warrenton, Jr., lb/ rb: The Warriors' lone returning firstteam all-league selection from a year ago will have to shoulder a heavy load this season on both sides of the ball.

games to watch oct. 5: Rainier at Valley Catholic oct. 10: Clatskanie at Rainier: The Tigers have been a mere speedbump on the Columbians' road to regional juggernaut in recent seasons. This year, they might have a legitimate shot at some overdue payback. Unlike Rainier, which lost nearly all of its starters, Clatskanie brings back playmakers all over the field. A program as strong as Rainier' s never takes much of a step back, so the Tigers had best take what may be a fleeting shot. The Lewis & Clark 3A title runs through this rivalry game. oct. 26: Warrenton at Valley Catholic nov. 1: Clatskanie at Valley Catholic

2. willapa Valley (7-2) The Vikings' fortunes took a serious hit with a season-ending injury to starting tailback Cody Buchanan. With a little more than 20 players turning out, team health is critical. 3. north beach (4-6) The Hyaks lost just three seniors from a team that flirted with .500 last season. Quarterback Carson Ketter is one of several returners, and he comes back with 20 pounds more muscle and another gear. 4. naselle (6-3) The Comets are one of the great unknowns heading into the season. Tradition says they should be in the mix for a playoff spot, but personnel losses promise to make that difficult. t5. ocosta (4-6) New head coach Brad Kesterson takes over a Wildcats program that has won just two league games combined the past two seasons. Their lone all-league player from a year ago, Alex Herrera, returns. t5. south bend (0-8) The Indians are still very young as head coach Tom Sanchez works to rebuild the program. Much of the talent lies in the freshman and eighth grade classes.

players to watch darol ratsavongsy, raymond, sr., rb/lb: The Seagulls made their bones on defense a year ago, in large part because of the play of Ratsavongsy. A two-way all-league selection, he also gets it done running the ball. caleb bridge, north beach, Jr., ol/dl: The Hyaks' lone all-leauge player in 2012 is a load to deal with up front. Standing at 6-4, 250 pounds, he has the size. And as his 280-pound max bench press attests, he has the strength as well. drew pearson, willapa Valley, sr., te/dl: With nearly all of the Vikings' skill players departed, the defense will need to step-up for the Vikings this season. That starts with Pearson, the team' s leading returning tackler and an all-league selection.

games to watch sept. 20: Naselle at North Beach oct. 4: Raymond at North Beach oct. 11: Willapa Valley at North Beach oct. 31: Raymond at Willapa Valley: Do you see a trend developing here? Depending on your half-full/ half-empty tendency, the schedule makers have blessed us with a last week extravaganza (or watered down the earlier parts of the campaign). The Seagulls and Vikings duked it out for the league title last season, too, and early signs point to a similar tilt this Week 9. Raymond won that one 26-0 and will be heavily favored to do so again. Don' t tell that to the Vikings, who await this home rematch with mouths watering.

Centralia Chronicle

Raymond is the favorite to defend its Pacific 2B crown.

central 2B 2012 league champion: morton/white pass | Postseason berths: 6

players to watch

Centralia Chronicle

The rest of the Central 2B is again chasing the Morton/White Pass Timberwolves, who are in the hunt for their third straight league title.

1. morton/white pass (12-1) Last year' s 2B runners-up are the prohibitive favorites to finish atop the league for a third straight year. The biggest mystery is whether MWP can finally break through at the 2B championship game. 2. napaVine (7-4) The Tigers' bulky offensive line is looking to anchor a return to the top of the Central 2B standings, a place they called home not too long ago. 3. adna (7-4) The Pirates have been a fixture in the state playoffs, having qualified each of the past 10 seasons, including one year in Class 1A. With a number of starters returning, No. 11 isn' t far-fetched. t4. mossyrocK (7-5) The Vikings return several key weapons in the backfield. The problem: They must run behind a completely retooled offensive line missing all five starters from a year ago. t4. wahKiaKum (8-2) Offensive MVP Lars Blix is gone, so it' s up to some new blood to maintain momentum from last year' s second-place finish.

6. onalasKa (2-7) The Loggers struggled to keep opponents out of the end zone last season. With former head coach Wayne Nelson back on the sidelines as defensive coordinator, that may be a thing of the past. If the offense is effective, the Loggers will be a tough out. 7. toutle laKe (3-6) The Ducks' defense was solid in 2012 and returns several key pieces. Can the offense (14.7 ppg) pick up the slack? t8. pe ell (3-7) Head coach Chris Fitzgerald resigned during the offseason, with assistant Josh Fluke taking the reins just a few weeks before camp. Not a good start for a team coming off back-to-back 3-7 campaigns. t8. winlocK (0-10) Head coach Mike Voie is bringing out the numbers. Will that be enough to turn around the fortunes of a program that hasn' t won a game since 2010?

ben powell, morton/white pass, sr., te/dl: Powell is a force on both sides of the ball but wreaks absolute havoc on the defensive line. Named defensive player of the year last season (71/2 sacks, four fumble recoveries), the 6-foot, 200-pounder is a menace. gianni bertucci, morton/white pass, sr., rb/lb/Kr: Say what you will about all-league MWP back Bryan Reynolds, Bertucci is just as explosive. He averaged 15 yards per touch on offense a year ago and is a threat to score a touchdown at any moment. travis mcmillion, onalaska, sr., Qb: The second-team all-league QB mastered the Logger option game as a junior, running for 1,240 yards and 14 touchdowns. Another year wiser, McMillion should torch a few more Central 2B defenses on his way out. mark foster, napavine, sr., ol/ dl: The 6-foot-1, 250-pounder is the anchor of what should be another strong Tigers offensive line. An allleague selection on offense and defense, Foster rarely takes a play off. Kyler hazen, mossyrock, sr., rb: If the Vikings' inexperienced offensive line can open some holes, Hazen will find them. He had little trouble doing so as a junior, when he ran for 1,368 yards and 21 touchdowns as a second-team all-league back.

games to watch sept. 13: Adna at Morton/White Pass oct. 4: Morton/White Pass at Napavine oct. 4: Wahkiakum at Onalaska: Morton/White Pass has such a strangle hold on the Central 2B top spot that the interesting storylines are all about playoff seeding. This early-season tilt features two teams trending in opposite directions. The Mules must rebuild after the departure of one of their golden classes, while the Loggers are hoping to surge into contention behind one of their own. Every result is precious in the rough-and-tumble Central, and this one could be the difference between a playoff spot and an early offseason. oct. 25: Toutle Lake at Wahkiakum

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1. tumwater (12-2) The T-Birds, who lost to Lynden 41-7 in the 2A state final, have reloaded. Standouts include defensive lineman Korye Trejo, linebacker Trevor Davis and defensive back Gabe Gleizes. Sophomore running back/ linebacker Tyrus Snow has garnered preseason attention. 2. w.f. west (6-4) Senior quarterback Tanner Gueller passed for 1,613 yards and 21 TDs, and ran for 560 yards and three scores. Gueller' s favorite targets include receivers Bryan Moon, Bowe McKay and tight end Hunter Jones. Senior defensive back Alex Cox is another player to watch. 3. capital (10-3) The Cougars are looking to rebound after falling to Lynden 48-21 in the state semifinals. Quarterback Derrick Becker, who passed for a combined 2,500 yards and 25 TDs as a sophomore and junior, has transferred to Olympia. Junior running backs Ryan Rieta and Connor Kennedy return to pace the Capital offense. 4. blacK hills (4-5) Ex-West Seattle High coach Dominic Yarrington takes over the Wolves. Returning standouts include linemen Zach Grate, Josh Moloney, Sam Zvirzdys and Jacob Newton. 5. riVer ridge (5-4) The Hawks will be led by returning allleague linebacker Toy Montesa and defensive back Chris Leiba. 6. centralia (0-9) Former White Salmon and Pe Ell coach Matt Whitmire takes over the Tigers, who will be led by all-league receivers Baylor Scott, Pat Neely and defensive lineman Jeff Carlisle.

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1. camas (12-1) Preseason state title favorites, the Papermakers return eight all-league players. Senior quarterback Reilly Hennessey passed for 2,800 yards and 26 TDs, senior receiver Zach Eagle caught 77 passes for 1,074 yards, and senior back Nate Beasley ran for 1,303 yards and 23 TDs. 2. sKyView (7-3) Storm defense anchored by lineman Willie Eteaki, linebackers Gianni Carbone, Triston McGarrah and defensive back Jacob Dennis. 3. union (7-4) Leon Siofele rushed for 836 yards and 19 TDs, and junior quarterback Nolan Henry will be keys to the Titans' offense.

4. battle ground (5-4) The Tigers' offense needs to find a replacement for graduated back Kevin Haynes, who rushed for nearly 1,300 yards and 12 TDs last season. 5. heritage (2-7) E' Lon Mack caught a combined 81 passes for 1,350 yards and 13 TDs as a sophomore and junior. The Timberwolves are looking for someone to pace their ground game. 6. eVergreen (3-6) First-year coach Don Johnson Jr. takes over the Plainsmen, who feature senior back Justin Straup (573 rushing yards, 5 TDs last season).

1. montesano (12-2) The defending 1A champion Bulldogs have been to the state semifinals 11 times since 1981, also winning crowns in 1983 and ` 94. 2. hoQuiam (10-1) The Grizzlies were bounced in the first round of the state playoff by King' s. Rick Moore takes over the coaching reins from Jason Ronquillo, who is now the head coach at Yelm. 3. elma (4-6) The Eagles return all-league defensive linemen Joe Wilson, Manny Torres and receiver Todd Swinhart. 4. tenino (6-4) All-league running back/linebacker Zack Chamberlain is back for his senior campaign with the Beavers. 5. forKs (4-5) Junior running back Demetri Sampson and senior lineman Leo Gonzales will anchor the Spartans' offense. 6. rochester (2-7) Ex-Black Hills defensive coordinator Eric Snelson becomes the third head coach in three seasons and the seventh since 2002 at Rochester. Another ex-Black Hills coach, Jack Zilla, is an assistant to Snelson. 7. rainier (1-8) Former Timberline, Northwest Christian and Olympia defensive coordinator Terry Shaw takes the helm for the Mountaineers. Shaw is also the choir director at Timberline High.

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2. r.a. long 3. raymond 4. woodland Believe the hype. The Seagulls are again the The Huddleston brigade is These Jacks are talented and heavy Pacific 2B favorites. back for one last fall-to-spring hungry. Armed with a seaThis year, they have the talromp through the Trico. How soned quarterback, explosive ent to aim even higher. Pen the Beavs deal with deparplaymaker and high-profile Raymond down as the team tures up front will decide transfer, RAL could be a most likely to surprise on the whether this is a good season Toledo Kelso Ridgefield Mossyrock Mt. View Napavine Pe Ell AdnaUnion Columbia River Skyview Stevenson Heritage Indians Hilanders Spudders threat not just in the area but big stage. orBay a historically great one. Trojans Vikings Thunder Fort Vancouver Tigers Camas Hudson’s Pirates Bulldogs Chieftians Prairie Storm Titans Timberwolves the state. Trappers Papermakers Eagles Falcons

5. la center Last year' s stunning Trico champs should challenge for a repeat. Like Woodland, the Wildcats have some holes to fill. But this should be the premier league race in the area.

6. mountain View The one-two, lightning-fast punch of Austin Mace and Carl Falls gives the Thunder one of the most explosive backfields around. Motivation from a poor finish should do the rest.

7. Kelso No team was better in close games than the Hilanders last season. Plenty of differencemakers return, but the kind of good fortune they rode last season rarely carries over.

8. napavine The beefy, physical Tigers epitomize the brutality of the always-balanced Central 2B. It won' t be enough to push MWP off the throne, but Napavine may crush its way to a deep playoff run of its own.

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QB Zak Schueller FB Chauncey Goudy TB Lloyd Melone TE Jake Murphy WR Mason Meeker WR Somit Chhim* RT Kyler Lopez RG Garrett Fix C Chris Helgerson* LT Tanner Hendricksen LG Kalob Rahn

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RETURNERS 4 Defense 4-3 DE Kalob Rahn 5-10 205 DE Jake Murphy 6-3 170 DT Kyler Lopez 6-1 265. DT Brandon Ruhland 6-2 285 LB Lloyd Melone* 5-7 180 ILB Chauncey Goudy 5-11 230 ILB Steven Christian 6-0 200 CB Somit Chhim 5-10 152 CB Mason Meeker 5-10 175 S Matt Hellem 6-0 190 FS Davis Radcliffe 5-11 170

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Last season Playoff games in bold

Mark Morris @ Heritage @ R.A. Long Evergreen @ Hudsons Bay Columbia River @ Fort Vancouver Mountain View @ Prairie Juanita @ Eastside Catholic

W W W W W L W W W W L

17-7 49-46 20-14 35-21 40-0 27-20 68-0 14-12 20-14 14-13 69-13

@ Mark Morris Heritage R.A. Long @ Evergreen Hudsons Bay @ Columbia River Fort Vancouver @ Mountain View Prairie

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m.

Schedule League games in bold

Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1

The Trend Wins during the past four seasons

’12 ’11 ’10 ’09

9 3 7 6

In the spotlight The Hilanders might have lost some big producers on the offense end, but they return their No. 2 tackler in Lloyd Melone (60) and sack leader Kalob Rahn (5 1/2), one all-league and the other all-area.

touches his junior season. Scots look to fine-tune game plan 16 Perhaps more balls should come his way? “It doesn’t matter, as long as we get down the that took them to state last year field and score touchdowns,” said Chhim, who also The word pops out of Steve Amrine constantly — tweaks. He’s not going to tweak what’s made Kelso work. He will tweak a few things. Fans can expect minor tweaks. When pressed to explain what those are, however, the first-year head coach is hesitant to say. Then an answer, ever so brief. “We’ve got to be able to throw: the ball a little bit,” Amrine says. The biggest rift in the University of Kelso out in the open, if only for a moment. When to throw, when not to throw. For Hilander fans used to run-heavy two-back sets, that’s long been the great debate. Soon enough, the Scotties will provide an answer. Just not before the games begin. “There might be a little surprise,” senior running back/linebacker Lloyd Melone said with a grin. “Maybe we’ll pass, maybe we’ll be a little out of the ordinary. You never know, we’ll have to see.” If there is a surprise, if the former college coach with roots in the spread does decide to air it out a little more, he’ll certainly have the weapons to make it happen. That begins with Somit Chhim, a wiry 5-foot-10, 152-pound wide receiver with sprinter’s legs and the speed to match. He’s a big play waiting to happen, as evidenced by his 565 yards and five touchdowns on just

plays defensive back. “Whoever gets the ball, (fullback) Chauncey (Goudy), he could get the ball and score and I’d be happy. As long as we score and win, that’s what we want to do.” Yes, there’s no I in “We are Kelso.” Especially when there’s plenty of talent in the backfield with Goudy, Melone and Davis Radcliffe, not to mention a powerful collection of pile drivers up front led by all-league center Chris Helgerson and left guard Kalob Rahn. The two-back option game isn’t going away with that group ready and able to churn out yards. And there’s little doubt the Scotties will bring the heat on defense in the 4-4. Always have. So don’t look for any massive overhauls in Year 1 of the Amrine era. Things worked just fine under Pat Hymes last season, which included nine wins and a surprise run to the Class 3A state playoffs. But about those tweaks ... “There will be some tweaks, but it’s hard to say right now exactly what they are going to be,” Amrine said. “We’re not going to come out and be in no backs or something crazy and throw it 50 times a game, because I believe winning games at the high school level, you got to be able to run the ball, play good defense and take advantage of opportunities when you can take your shots.” Sounds like classic Kelso. — Matt Schubert / The Daily News

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RETURNERS 5 Defense 4-2 DE Dalton Mattison 6-1 227 DT Ben Harrison 6-2 260 DT Cody Enholm 6-2 221 DE Sam Harris 6-2 255 LB Cole Enriquez 6-0 243 LB Trevor Williams 5-10 228 CB Kyle Stevens 5-9 146 CB Cameron Mosier 5-9 144 S Keigan Baker 6-1 191 S Hayden Tapani* 6-0 181 S Mitch Malcolm 5-10 177

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Coach Shawn Perkins, 11th year Record at school

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Last season Playoff games in bold

@ Kelso Hudson’s Bay @ Columbia River Prairie Aberdeen @ Hockinson Ridgefield @ Washougal R.A. Long W.F. West @ Lynden

L W W W W W W W W W L

17-7 63-0 20-6 28-7 42-6 41-9 21-14 48-0 41-14 35-14 42-14

Schedule League games in bold

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’12 ’11 ’10 ’09

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In the spotlight The Monarchs lost eight all-GSHL 2A standouts among 19 starters who graduated. MM has reloaded, and is slated to start 18 seniors.

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Mark Morris’ Keigan Baker will headline the run-oriented Monarch offense.

Baker leads crop of returnees for defending league champs With 82 players in fall camp, Monarchs coach Shawn Perkins is crowing about the expanse of his roster. “We have depth at all positions, and we like to have that in order to keep the guys fresh,” he said. “We have four or five guys we can rotate in on the defensive front, and it doesn’t matter if we run a 3-5, 4-4 or 5-front. This gives us the ability to keep opposing offenses off-balance.” Perkins isn’t bothered that 19 starters, including eight all-leaguers, graduated from last year’s team. MM doesn’t rebuild, it reloads. “We played lots of kids last season, and those juniors got a lot of playing time,” he said. “We rotated quarterbacks (senior Hayden Tilton, junior Max Tilton) and some people had problems with it. The plan paid off with Max getting some experience. A lot of others got experience in other areas, and we like to do that as it pays off later on the following year.” Perkins isn’t ready to alter that plan.

“Some of our players have part-time roles, but we’re a system team where we run the same thing at all levels. These kids have done the same thing for three years, and they know what everything is and it becomes second nature.” In fact, MM will start 18 seniors, including five all-GSHL 2A picks. One of the upperclassmen, junior transfer lineman Cole Enriquez from Castle Rock, was an all-Southwest 1A Trico Division pick as a sophomore. Sam Harris, a senior who suffered a broken scapula (shoulder blade) last season, was named to the all-camp team at two gatherings during the summer. Another senior, Keigan Baker, will move his playmaking abilities from linebacker to free safety to shore-up the Monarchs’ defensive secondary. “We have a group of seniors who have done a nice job providing leadership and being positive role models for our younger players during the spring and summer,” Perkins said. “These seniors are hungry to show what they can do as a class, and I’m excited they’re a good group who works hard and doesn’t complain.” — Rick McCorkle / The Daily News

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QB Ryan Peerboom* RB Jacob Yordy* FB Morgan Baker WR Brady Hulings* WR Lamar Swagerty WR Brandon Ziegler OT Mitch Moe OG Matt Fugleberg* C Treshon Long* OG Stevie Smith* OT Skylen O’Brien

6-0 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-11 5-10 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-1 6-5

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RETURNERS 5 Defense 4-3 DE Matt Fugleberg 6-4 230 DT Stevie Smith 6-1 250 DT Treshon Long 6-2 290 DE Skylen O’Brien 6-5 255 LB Austin Darnell 5-11 190 6-2 250 LB Mitch Moe* LB Morgan Baker 5-8 195 DB Richard Clark 5-8 150 DB Payton Miller 5-11 150 DB Jose Hinojosa 5-11 165 DB Brandon Ziegler 5-10 160

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@ Battle Ground Rochester @ Kelso Fort Vancouver Washougal @ Aberdeen Hockinson @ Ridgefield Mark Morris

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The Trend Wins during the past four seasons

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In the spotlight Jacob Yordy has been a centerpiece of the RAL program for so long it seems impossible he’ll no longer be around next fall. Sit back and appreciate his final campaign. A starter since his freshman year, the do-everything back has earned a trio of all-area and all-league honors. Expect No. 4 this year.

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good guys. ... As an offensive lineman, those five guys are the most important. Those are the guys you line up next to.” Camaraderie is one thing, the ability to build on it another. And this is an imposing, seasoned group. The many facets of this R.A. Long football team Every man on the line is 250 pounds or more with — the diverse personalities, the underlying inten- the exception of Fugleberg — who makes up for sity, the goofiness, the talent — are distilled into its it with his towering, 6-foot-4 frame. All of them offensive line. earned plenty of playing time last season, Long in The big boys up front are the Jacks in miniature. the bigger, tougher 3A Narrows League. Left tackle Mitch Moe and left guard Matt The skill guys like quarterback Ryan Peerboom Fugleberg are the act-first, talk-later quiet types. and running back Jacob Yordy will be the ones The center, Treshon Long, and right guard, Stevie racking up the numbers in R.A. Long’s highSmith, are the practical jokers. powered spread offense, but they know who sets As for right guard, Skylen O’Brien? “I don’t the tone. know what Skylen is — he’s the pretty one, I guess,” “It’s definitely the best feeling to have, linemen RAL head coach Erik Bertram said. in front of you, the good ones I have,” Yordy said. Most of the group has grown up together, while “It’s just a joy. When you have room to work with, Long transferred in this spring from North Thur- it’s just the best thing ever.” ston. There have been group dinners and bonfires, Make no mistake, it begins up front. less bonding exercises than friends trying to hang “Our line is huge for us this year,” Moe said. out as much as possible. “We’ll go as far as our line takes us.” “They’re so easy to like,” Long said. “They’re — By Matt Pentz / The Daily News

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Beavers | SW 1A Trico | WIAA enrollment: 507 | State playoff appearances: 6 Projected starters * All-league selection last year; returning starters in bold

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offense spread

QB Hunter Huddleston* 6-2 RB Eli Whitmire* 5-8 WR Logan Piper 6-2 WR Vince Nigro 5-8 WR Trevor Huddleston* 5-8 TE Kyle Hendrix* 6-2 OT Chase Barber 6-2 OG Chandler Reyes 6-0 C Grant Booker 5-10 OG Zach Wardle 6-2 OT Issac Anderson 6-2

215 185 185 150 155 205 250 210 185 205 220

Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr.

RETURNERS 6 Defense 4-4 DE Hunter Huddleston 6-2 215 DL Ryan Wheeler 6-0 270 DL Chase Barber 6-2 250 DE Brian Preston 6-0 180 LB Kyle Hendrix 6-2 205 LB Levi Leach 5-9 185 LB Troy Flanagan* 5-10 180 LB Eli Whitmire 5-8 185 DB Trevor Huddleston 5-8 155 DB Vince Nigro* 5-8 150 FS Kolten Snyder 6-1 190

Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

Coach Mark Greenleaf, 11th year Record at school

60-30

Last season Playoff games in bold

Kalama @ Castle Rock @ Seton Catholic Montesano Ilwaco @ Toledo Stevenson @ White Salmon La Center Tenino @ Mount Baker

W W W L W W W W L W L

55-6 28-20 66-6 49-7 62-0 35-12 44-0 34-0 29-21 28-3 21-14

Schedule League games in bold

Sept. 6 @ Kalama Sept. 13 Castle Rock Sept. 20 Seton Catholic Sept. 27 @ Montesano Oct. 4 @ Ilwaco Oct. 11 Toledo Oct. 18 @ Stevenson Oct. 25 White Salmon Nov. 1 @ La Center

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

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’12 ’11 ’10 ’09

8 5 0 7

In the spotlight When running back Eli Whitmire broke the 1,000 all-purpose yard barrier last fall, he was just carrying on a family tradition. Oldest brother Jack did it in the mid-2000s, and recent graduate Cy also managed the feat.

John Markon / Daily News file

Woodland’s Hunter Huddleston returns as the hub of a dynamic, high-scoring Beavers offense.

Speedsters will keep Beavers a step ahead of Trico rivals Woodland is so fast, something must be chasing them. The unmet goals from a season ago, La Center claiming the Southwest 1A Trico Division title on the final day of the season, the seven-point loss to state runners-up Mount Baker in the playoffs. The expectations to reach them all this year, the burden of all those returnees, despite the holes up front. Kick it into high gear, leave all those worries in the dust. This is football in hyper drive. This is Woodland’s way of leaving the past behind as it aims even higher in 2013. There is speed all over the field. Wide receivers Vince Nigro (4.61) and Trevor Huddleston (4.64) join explosive running back Eli Whitmire (4.62) in the sub-4.65 40-yard dash club. “With our overall speed, no matter what we have up front on the offensive line, we can go vertical or horizontal and stretch the field either way,” Woodland coach Mark Greenleaf said. Whitmire combined for more than 1,000 yards and 20 touchdowns last season. Quarterback Hunter Huddleston went 65 for 104 with 1,059 yards and 12 scores in the air and added 364 yards and three TDs on the ground. Speedsters Nigro

and Trevor Huddleston weren’t even the leading receivers — that was tight end Kyle Hendrix, who hauled in six scores and racked up more than 300 yards. Hunter is the omega, the origin of the offensive fireworks, the one with all these weapons at his disposal. The senior quarterback is also the one who will set the tone. “It starts with the quarterback,” Greenleaf said. “He and I are talking about it everyday. Dropped balls? Be the rally guy, get it together, let things roll off your back. ... The kids need that confidence from him.” Because, for all of the hype, there are some question marks. First-team all-league lineman Zach Lacey has graduated, and the Beavers will start a freshman and a sophomore at the tackle slots. The defense remains unproven, and La Center is loaded again as it prepares to defend its crown. The Beavers aren’t worried about all that just yet. Right now, they’re keeping it basic. Have faith in your teammates and take off, a blur speeding past all the doubters. “We have all these skills guys (back) that have played together since we’ve been young,” Whitmire said. “(We have) better chemistry. You know the other players more. You know what they’re going to do on the field. “You can set high expectations for the players because you trust them.” — Matt Pentz / The Daily News

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QB FB TB WR WR TE T G C G T

6-2 5-10 5-9 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-9 5-9 6-1 6-2 5-10

Mason Klingberg Luke Rahn Chase Lam Nate Williamson Zac Akesson Shawn Godinho A.J. Lien Jacob Wilbur Joe Merrill Michael Warner Jared Belcher

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165 195 200 140 140 155 230 150 250 205 180

Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

Defense 4-3

DE Luke Rahn 5-10 DT Joe Merrill 6-1 DT Talib Meeks 6-1 DE Jared Belcher 5-10 OLB Mason Klingberg 6-2 ILB Chase Lam* 5-9 OLB Shawn Godinho 5-9 FS Zac Akesson 5-8 SS Dylan Libby 5-11 CB Brandon Tomlin 5-7 CB Nate Williamson* 5-7

195 250 190 180 165 200 155 140 150 170 140

Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr.

Coach Ben Suhrbier, third year Record at school

10-9

Last season Playoff games in bold

@ Seton Catholic W Woodland L Stevenson W @ La Center L @ Hoquiam L Kalama W White Salmon W @ Ilwaco W @ Toledo W @ Montesano L

62-7 28-20 41-0 28-3 53-0 38-19 14-0 56-0 35-32 47-0

Schedule League games in bold

Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1

Seton Catholic @ Woodland @ Stevenson La Center Hoquiam @ Kalama @ White Salmon Ilwaco Toledo

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In the spotlight The Rockets are striving to advance beyond Southwest 1A District crossover game for the first time since 2008, when they lost to Cascade Christian in the state quarterfinals.

Bill Wagner / Daily News file

Despite holes to fill, Rockets maintain high expectations Two. That’s the number of returning starters and allleaguers — linebacker Chase Lam and defensive back Nate Williamson — on the Castle Rock roster this season. Despite the lack of front-line players, Castle Rock coach Ben Suhrbier remains optimistic. “We had a full spring camp, we had scrimmages in Kalama and we participated in camp at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, (Ore.),” he said. “We’ve had 14 to 15 practices with this group and they’ve made a lot of leaps and bounds. They know quite a bit of the offense and defense, and I’m confident we’ll do alright.” The Rockets’ roster also is smaller, with 45 players attending practice, a little below the 50 or more who usually come out, Suhrbier said. “We have fewer players than I wanted, including fewer seniors turning out,” Suhrbier said. “There doesn’t seem to be as much excitement to do extra-curricular stuff with this group of seniors as in the past.” CR graduated 10 all-leaguers, but a bevy of younger players has stepped up to fill the holes. “They have all adapted quickly,” Suhrbier said. “They’ve done a good job learning and understanding the offensive and defensive schemes.

Castle Rock’s Nate Williamson is one of the two returning starters for the talented, but inexperienced — Rockets.

There has been a lot more growth in this group than in others, which is promising.” Junior fullback/defensive end Luke Rahn’s work in the weight room has caught Suhrbier’s attention. “Luke has probably shown the most improvement,” Suhrbier said. “He was injured for a lot of last season, but he’s put on bulk and improved his lifting ability and speed. He won the squat competition at Camp Rilea by lifting more than 400 pounds. Luke’s a very skilled kid who’ll have to be on the field for us a lot.” The Rockets’ lines are average-sized with an equal mix of players weighing more than 200 pounds and those striving to reach that mark. “We’re a little bigger than last year’s line, and we have the ability to be as good as last year’s line,” Suhrbier said. “Linemen have been the biggest challenge for us, but they’re starting to gel and figure it out.” Junior Cole Enriquez, who was slated to anchor the offensive line at center, transferred to Mark Morris. He’ll be replaced by senior Joe Merrill. “We’ve had a lot of positions available due to graduating a lot of kids, but it’s been easy to fill the holes at the skill positions,” Suhrbier added. “More than half of our starting positions won’t be determined until we get closer to our seasonopener. We’re looking at things each day to see who gets our attention and who we can shuffle around.” — Rick McCorkle / The Daily News

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QB Gage Madill 5-9 FB Kreed Askin 5-8 WB Taylor Hicks 5-10 TB Mason Gaul 5-10 TE/WR Conner Vermilyea 6-3 WR Konner Crawford 6-3 RT Daniel Echtle 6-0 RG Austin Eaton 5-10 C Gabe Fuentes 6-1 LG Kyle Brown 5-8 LT Kodi Cline 6-4

175 175 185 185 200 175 175 220 185 195 285

Sr. Sr. So. Jr. So. So Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr.

RETURNERS 3 Defense 5-2 DE Dalton Yoder 6-4 200 Fr. DT Mason Gaul 5-10 185 Jr. DT Garrett Sterling 5-9 180 Sr. DT Daniel Echtle 6-0 175 Jr. DE Gabe Fuentes 6-1 185 Fr. LB Austin Eaton 5-10 220 Jr. LB Kreed Askin 5-8 185 Sr. CB Gage Madill 5-9 175 Sr. CB Konner Crawford 6-3 175 So. FS Logan Holbrook 5-7 145 Jr. SS Taylor Hicks 5-10 185 So.

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Last season Playoff games in bold

Stevenson White Salmon @ Forks Ilwaco Seton Catholic Woodland @ Kalama @ La Center Castle Rock @ Hoquiam

W W L W W L W L L L

49-8 47-3 7-6 62-6 60-13 35-12 38-6 35-32 35-32 59-0

@ Stevenson @ White Salmon Forks @ Ilwaco @ Seton Catholic @ Woodland Kalama La Center @ Castle Rock

7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.

Schedule League games in bold

Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1

The Trend Wins during the past four seasons

’12 ’11 ’10 ’09

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In the spotlight Toledo plays six of nine regular-season games on the road this year. Last year’s summer wildfires forced Columbia High School to move its game to Toledo, which means the Indians are headed to White Salmon Sept. 13.

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Toledo running back Kreed Askin is among the few returning starters for the rebuilding Indians.

New-look Indians leaning on talented core of underclassmen

Ron Gaul told the team after a recent practice. Fullback Kreed Askin will likely shoulder most of the load in Toledo’s run-first offense. Askin, the anchor linebacker of Toledo’s 5-3 defensive set, rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns last year in After they practiced 90 minutes in the muggy limited action late in the season. Pacific Northwest air and sweat through their Thebault said he expects to pull guards and tackT-shirts and pads, second-year coach Jeremy les to the outside for a lot of sweeps, mixed in with Thebault told his Toledo football players to clear a short passing game featuring senior quarterback the equipment off the field and head out. But they Gage Madill. What the offensive linemen lack in weren’t ready just yet. size (returning starter Daniel Echtler weighs about Led by the seniors, the 38 players on the Indians 150 pounds at tackle), they make up for in agility team shed their pads and set off for another four and toughness, Thebault said. voluntary laps around the practice field to improve Madill said he knows the eyes will be on him in their conditioning and quickness off the ball. Those his first year as a starter. runs have had nearly 100 percent participation so “I still have to lead the team and take the pressure far, and they set the right tone for a team that will of everyone else watching,” he said. need that extra burst to get past bigger, stronger The seniors say the whole team needs to ratchet opponents, Thebault said. up the intensity to compete in a tough Southwest “If they can warrant this kind of attitude this 1A Trico League. year, they can be successful on the field. And in “We do need to run hard. We need to get the life,” he said. plays right,” offensive tackle Kodi Cline said. The Indians bring back only three starters from The Indians are gearing for a lot of bus time with a 5-5 team in 2012 that performed below expecta- five out of their first six games on the road. It’s a tions. tough schedule, but Thebault believes he has a With only seven seniors this year, Toledo is rely- tough team. ing heavily on underclassmen, many of whom are “I don’t want to be 5-5 ... again. You guys have untested. Coaches insist that most of the starting the potential to be better than that,” Thebault said spots are up for grabs for whoever steps up. after a recent practice. “It’s wide open. You gotta take it,” assistant coach — Erik Olson / The Daily News

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30 years ago, the Hilanders fulfilled a promise he conversation begins in grade school. A prophecy shared among boys: When we get to high school, they say, we’re going to win state. They repeat it like a mantra. They practice it like a religion. They believe it because this is Kelso, and that’s what little boys in Kelso believe. Outsiders might roll their eyes, maybe even call their town an “I-5 truckstop,” as one Seattle sportswriter did 30 years ago. That’s just fine by the Hilanders. They want you to doubt them. They feed on it. “Kelso is about being tough,” said Scott Radcliffe, a 1984 graduate. “You come into our house and you’re going to feel it. “It’s the same reason why we stick together. People from the outside try to say how we’re not good enough, but we’re going to show them. We’re going to band together and make sure we make a stand.” That’s what happened back in ’83, when those boys made good on a promise. They made a stand and laid claim to their birthright — state football champions.

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Schroeder Field

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South Kitsap 20 Kelso 15

Kelso Cascade

Kelso 22 Mark Morris 7

Kelso 26 Battle Ground 15

Prairie Kelso

Scott Radcliffe and Tom Napier combine for 159 yards rushing, part of a 339-230 advantage for Hilanders made moot by four turnovers.

First of four wins over top-ranked opponents. Kelso gets boost from Mike Giles’ 23-yard TD run off a fake field goal.

Monarchs struggle offensively but are in game until Mike Giles finds Scott Olin for 23-yard TD pass with 3:59 left.

Hilander defense scores two safeties – punt block and Mike Martin sack – and Greg Mitchell fills void with 100 yards and TD.

Mounting injuries take their toll as Hilanders are held to lowest offensive output (186 yards) of season.

31 14

Kelso Centralia

27 0

Tom Napier racks up 186 yards and two TDs, but defense is real star, holding AA top-ranked Centralia to 73 yards and two first downs.

WEEK 7 Chehalis

21 0

Kelso Chehalis

20 13

Outside of opening kickoff, returned 90 yards for Chehalis TD, night belongs to Tom Napier and his 283 yards and two TDs on 30 carries.

The town of Kelso needed a lift that autumn. Mount St. Helens had erupted just three years earlier, laying waste to 44,000 acres of timberland. Many fled the community, and those who stayed endured a struggling economy and 14 percent unemployment. One Kelso institution, however, was clearly on the rise — Ed Laulainen’s high school football program. The Hilanders moved into Schroeder Field in 1979, a $2.1 million stadium with 5,000 seats. They’d fill every one when the Scotties were winning, which was often the case in those days. “Back then the fans weren’t just there, they were chanting, they were yelling, they were screaming,” said Eddie Martin, a starting linebacker and guard on those early-’80s teams. “They were kind of rabid.” The furor was at a fever pitch when the fall of ’83 rolled around. Fresh off back-to-back AAA state playoff runs, expectations soared as the Hilanders dropped down to AA — equivalent to today’s Class 3A — with a loaded senior class. Laulainen’s triple-option veer offense had all the tools it needed. Quick, powerful runners in Tom Napier and Radcliffe. An unselfish quarterback in Mike Giles, who made all the reads and could go to the air when called upon. A well-stocked line anchored by James Sillick (an Oregon State recruit at tackle), guard Lonnie Webb and center Loren Schuh. Linebackers Martin, Webb and Radcliffe were ferocious hitters on defense and had trouble-making linemen Sillick, Brian Van and Mike Dunn blasting holes in front of them. And speedy safety Doug Yordy roamed the secondary delivering crushing blows. They all had a passion for the game, developed first in the Kelso youth football program, then nurtured at Coweeman and Huntington middle schools, where they competed against each other for championships. Once they got to high school, they rallied around a shared vision. “I remember when I was a fourth-grader playing youth football when Coach Ed came to our practice to talk to all of us kids,” Giles said. “I remember thinking, ‘I’m going to definitely play for that guy.’ “He laid it out. ‘This is what this is about. We’re setting the groundwork right here for our future and you guys are our future.’ “There was just something about the speech he gave that sent chills up my spine.”

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Hilanders ca rry coach E d Laulainen off the Kingd ome’s field.

s his fist Darin Sherman pump e title victory. after Kelso’s stat

••• The season started with a loss, and a rough one at that. Kelso had AAA South Kitsap on the ropes at Schroeder Field only to give up two fourth-quarter touchdowns. Giles found Cory Johnson with a 70-yard touchdown pass late, but the touchdown was called back for illegal motion, and Kelso was 0-1. Continued

Tom Napier and Ke vin Korthuis show that Kelso is No. 1.

Ed Laulainen and his staff didn' t get to see their families all that often during the fall. Sixty-hour work weeks were just part of the gig. Game plans were in place by Monday practices, and they were thorough, thanks to Laulainen' s meticulous nature and the dedication of assistants John Hunt, Gordy Sargent, Leroy Faling and Otto Kofler. The latter may have been the most over-qualified assistant in the state. A former Kelso head coach himself, Kofler originally hired Laulainen as an assistant in the 1960s. Kofler then left to take assistant coaching gigs at UW and, later on, San Diego State. After SDSU let him go in 1981, Laulainen convinced Kofler to return and take over the defense. Soon enough, he was known as the ª what-if guy.º ª He really frustrated our coaches,º Laulainen told The Daily News in 1995. ª We' d meet for four or five hours on a Sunday, and we' d be wanting to go home when Otto would come up with another ` what if?' which would lead to another hour or two.º Long mornings, those fall Saturdays and Sundays. But they always seemed to pay off. ª We' re behind at halftime, I' m not even really worried about it,º ' 83 safety Doug Yordy said, ª because I know Coach Kofler is going to come down, he' s going to get on the chalkboard and he' s going to go, ` If you do this, this and this you' re going to win the game.' º

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Finally near full strength, Hilanders deliver savage beating upon their rivals sparked by two Mike Giles TD passes in the first 14 minutes.

Kelso camas

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Hilanders rally for league title behind Mike Giles' 31-yard TD pass to Tom Kordenant in third quarter and Scott Radcliffe' s 1-yard TD run in fourth.

Kelso tumwater

10 7

Scott Olin scores all 10 Kelso points with 39yard TD reception and controversial 19-yard field goal on sloppy Schroeder Field.

17 0

Hilander defense lays wood to T-Birds from start to finish, limiting them to five first downs and 81 yards.

47 14

Air Force QB recruit Ron Whited is intercepted four times by Kelso. Hilander offense scores four TDs in game' s first 15 minutes and gains 358 yards.

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Hilander defense forces six turnovers after giving up a TD on opening drive. Scott Radcliffe torches Cubs with TD runs of 57, 53 and 7 yards.

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Daily News sports reporter Rick McCorkle ranks the area’s top teams since the dawn of the state playoffs in 1973 1. 1998 Kalama Chinooks Won 1A title with 14-6 victory over Okanogan. Zac Hamilton’s fourth-quarter interception with 5:44 left led to Josiah Wilfong’s game-winning 10-yard TD run six plays later. 2. 2010 Rainier Columbians Won Oregon 3A title with 40-26 triumph over Santiam Christian. Carson Skeans rushed for 199 yards and five TDs as the Columbians piled up 479 yards on the ground. 3. 1983 Kelso Hilanders Won AA title with 28-7 win over Sedro-Woolley. “The Truck Stops Here” was born. 4. 1988 Castle Rock Rockets Won 1A title with 23-20 victory over Ephrata. Rockets had seven shutouts and outscored opponents 378-26 in the regular season. 5. 1976 Winlock Cardinals Won 1A title with 23-6 victory over Orting. Redemption game for Cards after losing to Raymond in the 1975 1A championship. 6. 1999 Kalama Chinooks Lost 1A title 28-0 to Okanogan. Chinooks won 17 straight over two seasons and outscored opponents 809-103 with six shutouts and a 1998 state championship prior to loss. 7. 1988 Toutle Lake Ducks Lost 2B title 14-7 to ColumbiaHunters. Ducks won five regularseason games by shutout, outscoring opponents 136-0. 8. 1992 Wahkiakum Mules Lost 2B title to Liberty (Spangle) 27-0. Mules had two five-game winning streaks. 9. 1979 Mark Morris Monarchs Lost 3A title to Arlington 49-14. Setback marked Del Talley’s final game as MM head coach. 10. 1975 Winlock Cardinals Lost 1A title 20-7 to Raymond. First of three consecutive title game appearances for the Cards, including victory in ’76 and 20-0 loss to Chewelah in ’77.

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Veterans of Kelso’s 1983 state championship team — from left, Mike Giles, Eddie Martin, Coach Ed Laulainen and Scott Radcliffe — gather in front of the trophy cases at Hilander Hall. The Hilanders rattled off two straight wins over top-ranked teams — AAA Cascade of Everett and AA Centralia — after that. Then came the injuries. First Napier went down, then Radcliffe. Martin and Schuh followed. The Hilanders managed to slip past Mark Morris and Battle Ground, but things finally fell apart in a 21-0 loss at Prairie. Just 186 yards of offense, the lowest output of the season. “Prairie, that night they outplayed us,” Laulainen said. “I don’t think that would have happened had we had everyone in uniform, but it happened. So we had to regroup.” Slowly, the Scots did. Napier returned the next week and carried Kelso past Chehalis. A week later, with Radcliffe back, the Scotties ripped their rivals across the river, R.A. Long. They beat Camas for the conference title after that, and the momentum began to build. “Everyone started to get a little better each week,” Laulainen said. Otto Kofler’s defense became especially lethal. The legendary defensive coor-

dinator called it 50 Tough, and it lived up to its name. The Scotties were physical and aggressive, particularly their athletic linebacker corps. They flew to the ball and attacked. Not a single rusher had a 100-yard game all season. Only once did a team gain more than 300 yards. And the hits. Oh, the hits. They came with such violence during a run to the Kingdome that saw the Scotties allow just 21 total points in successive wins over Tumwater, Shorewood and Olympic. “You had to play tough and you had to trust that the other guy was going to play tough and do his job,” Radcliffe said. “That was the biggest thing. We played together so well, nobody thought of themselves as a standout and we all trusted each other.”

••• The angry letters and phone calls poured into the downtown offices of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. One of their writers made the mistake of calling Kelso, “the I-5 truckstop,” during the Hilanders’ playoff run.

A town already in a frenzy over its football team’s success now had a rallying cry — “The truck stops here.” It appeared on jackets and Tshirts, trucks and car windows. The University of Kelso was mobilized. Nine busloads of fans drove to Seattle for the Scotties’ 17-0 thrashing of Shorewood. More than 6,000 were in the Tacoma Dome when Kelso destroyed No. 1 Olympic 47-14 in the semifinals. And with every touchdown, every sack, every big hit, the Kelso fans puffed out their chests a little more, grew a little louder, a little more boisterous. “Basically what we did as a team is we communicated for the town,” Napier said. “We had no idea we were doing it, but that was what was actually happening if you were up in the stands.” It all came to a head in Kingbowl VII. USA Today did a sports cover story on the Hilanders that Friday. By game time, nearly 10,000 Kelso fans crammed into one side of the Kingdome. Standing in the Scotties’ way? Their antithesis, the Sedro Woolley Cubs.

where you’re just in conversations with people and when they find out you were a want to tell me, ‘I was there and I loved it.’” — Scott Radcliffe, ’83 running back Their 29-year-old head coach, Mark Hester, wore his baseball cap backward and sported loud plaid pants. Several of his players strutted out to the field with helmets in hand and bandanas on their heads. Not exactly the blue blazers, yellow ties and regimented pregame routine of the Kelso program. “(Hester) was a really loosey goosey type guy, very impressed with himself and his team,” Laulainen said. “We wanted them pretty bad.” Backing up the bravado, though, the Cubs were a welloiled machine. They ran a full-house backfield offense based on deception. Quarterback Greg Cheever was a deft executor of the ball fakes the system required, and tailback Bob Halverson, the Seattle P-I player of the year, a load. The Cubs moved the ball down the field methodically the opening drive of the game, with Halverson scoring on an 8-yard run.

Radcliffe answered with a 57yard touchdown run on the next possession, and 50 Tough started to adjust. Drive after drive stalled. A fumble at the Kelso 5-yard line was recovered by Yordy near the end of the first half. Then Radcliffe opened the third quarter with a 53-yard scoring run — the second time he made the Cubs pay for keying on Napier. He added a 7-yard TD run not long after and had 140 yards on nine carries. All the while, Sedro’s offense stuttered, finishing with six turnovers that negated a 320-268 yardage advantage. “They tried the same stuff everybody else does on defense, they just had the strength to do it,” a beaten Hester said after the game. “They just overpowered us.” Napier scored the last touchdown with 55 seconds to go, one play after Martin recovered the Cubs’ third and final fumble and returned it to the Sedro 10.

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Napier pointed his index finger toward the Kingdome roof as he crossed the goal line, a “No. 1” gesture the stoic Laulainen normally would never have gone for. But with Kelso up 28-7, the game in hand and a state title assured, he and the Scotties had earned the right.

ties had a little luck along the way. Scott Olin’s disputed 19-yard field goal against Tumwater — a quarterfinal game Kelso won 107 — is a favorite topic of that set. More often that not, however, if a stranger finds out they were a part of that team, an excited smile and a few stories soon follow. “So many people connected ••• with it.” Radcliffe said. “There’s so many times where you’re just No other Kelso football team has reached the state champion- in conversations with people and when they find out you were a ship game in the 30 years since part of that team their interest is that magical night. The ’86 team made it to the 4A automatically piqued. “They want to tell me, ‘I was semifinals, and the 2004 edition there and I loved it.’” the 3A semis, but neither could The championship game is close the deal. Only the ’83 Scotbroadcast on KLTV once in a ties. while and the ’83 Scotties still Many still live in and around watch it on occasion. They’ve got the Longview-Kelso area. They their own tapes, of course. meet as a group “about every 10 And every now and then, years,” Martin jokes, and relive they’ll come home to find their the memories. own kids watching it. There’s a small part of the They are the little boys now, community that downplays the and they’ve got state title plans of accomplishment, either because it came in AA or because the Scot- their own.

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RETURNERS 7 Defense 4-4 DE Ben Fewkes 6-2 185 DT Carl Hausserman 5-8 210 DT Cal Byrnes 5-10 240 DE Casey Sweet 6-0 185 OLB Jasper Pulido 5-7 155 ILB Hunter Esary 6-2 200 ILB Tyler Brown 5-8 220 OLB Colton Aschoff 5-10 180 CB Jared Shagool 6-0 150 S Eli Bannister 6-0 175 CB Justin Royal 6-0 175

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In the spotlight Colton Aschoff accounted for more than half of Kalama’s rushing yards last year with 702 and six TDs. While he might have more help this fall, expect the big fella to get the majority of the carries this year.

Limited options. That’s what Eric Boswell dealt with in his second season as Kalama Chinooks head coach last fall. Plenty of holes and nothing but freshmen and inexperienced upperclassmen to fill them with. Few ready for Friday nights. “We just could barely field a varsity,” said Boswell, whose team limped to a 1-8 mark. “I had seven freshmen on the field at once. Mentally we were not ready. “Now they’ve seen it. They are in a much better frame of mind. ... I don’t have to try and talk them up or anything. They know they are better. They know the atmosphere of the team is better.” More importantly, the talent pool is better, if not particularly large with just 34 on the roster. Seven seniors are out, including a couple of athletic skill players in Eli Bannister and Justin Royal, who didn’t suit up in 2012, and Rochester transfer Levi Caulfield (6-foot-2, 280 pounds). Bruising fullback/linebacker Colton Aschoff, who accounted for 702 rushing yards and six scores in 2012, is back as well, along with snap-to-whistle sparkplug Tyler Brown at guard and linebacker and burner Jared Shagool on the outside. And, of course, there’s those battle-tested sophomores, sharpened by their experiences from a year ago. “We’re a lot meaner, we’re a lot tougher,” said Brown, an all-league guard and three-year starter.

“We don’t like losing. Figured that out last year.” A year after having to scrap the veer option he came to love during his days as a Kelso assistant, Boswell is bringing it back. He has two quarterbacks capable of running it in sophomore Isaac Truesdell, who started late last fall, and Bannister. The former can make all the throws, while the latter is more adept at running with the ball and making reads. Both will get snaps under center, with fullback Aschoff and speedy tailbacks Royal and sophomore Jasper Pulido rotating in and out of the backfield. They should have room to work with as well with the line returning five starters, anchored by Brown’s all-out intensity at guard. The senior brings that same energy to the defensive side of the ball as well, where he’s the leader of the Chinooks’ 4-4 defense at inside linebacker. “Just the best, most committed, toughest, wanting to be on the field every day,” Boswell said of Brown. “He plays hard and he goes until the whistle stops. Every once in a while he gets there a little late and gets a (flag), but we’re working on that.” After last season’s struggles, surely one of many things in need of a tweak. But at least not an overhaul. “We’re still outnumbered with La Center and Woodland, so it’s going to be a struggle there, but our kids will compete,” Boswell said. “It’s not going to be like last year, where we’re getting blown out 55-6. “We have a tough start, but we’re going to show up and play, play to win, and we’ll see what happens.” — Matt Schubert / The Daily News

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RETURNERS 7 Defense 4-4 DE John Pampalos 5-8 180 DL Matt MacDonald 5-9 240 DL Joseph Lurf 5-11 205 DE Michael Aguayo 5-8 230 LB Eric McMillan 5-11 170 LB Tom Odneal 5-8 170 LB Aaron Terry 5-10 180 LB Adam Hernandez 5-7 185 DB Hunter Stockfleth 5-7 120 DB Keishi Thompson 5-6 145 DB Austin Woodby 5-10 155

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From left, Ilwaco’s Eric McMillan, Tom Odneal and Keishi Thompson run through early season play drills. The senior trio is part of the Fishermen’s deep, versatile backfield.

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In the spotlight Ilwaco’s hopes for a program renaissance will likely have to wait for Week 2: They open with defending league champs La Center. A second week visit to Seton Catholic, though, provides a golden opportunity to gain some early momentum.

When Ilwaco coach Kevin McNulty says, “I feel like there’s a dark cloud hanging over top of the football program right now,” he isn’t talking about the eternal fog of the Long Beach Peninsula, nor the constant storms rolling in off the ocean. He isn’t even venting about Ilwaco’s dreadful record in recent seasons: six wins in four years, including a winless year in 2010 and a 1-8 campaign last fall. No, the negative vibes have come via an outbreak of injuries so severe that it makes you wonder whether the football stadium was built on a sacred burial ground. Of the players that lined up with the first team offense during last season’s spring ball, five never even made it to fall practice. Three of Ilwaco’s top four leading rushers last fall — Austin Woodby, Hunter Stockfleth and Tom Odneal — missed at least half the season with injury. Two-way stalwart John Pampalos was also out for the bulk of the campaign, and fellow lineman Adam Hernandez didn’t get to play at all. “We’ve never been able to put even remotely close to what we feel is our best starting lineup,” McNulty said.

This August, at long last, some sunshine seems to be breaking through the gloom, as the Fishermen began camp at full strength. Woodby, Stockfleth and Odneal all return, teaming with Keishi Thompson in a deep backfield. Pampalos and Hernandez are also healthy and will anchor the line. Eric McMillan returns for his fourth season as the starting quarterback. A core of eight seniors, all eager to turn things around, will play major roles. “We’ve all been with each other since freshman year, so it’ll be a good year, hopefully,” Pampalos said. They combine with a group of sophomores thrown into the fire before their time last fall thanks to all the injuries. Matt MacDonald, Joseph Lurf and Riki Thompson were among the seven true freshmen who took their lumps last season and return a year wiser. The balance of youth and experience makes for some reserved optimism, even if the Fishermen aren’t ready to make any outlandish predictions. “I hadn’t really thought about that yet,” Odneal said. “The goal is to get a winning record, and probably win on Senior Night and our Homecoming night.” Stay healthy first, then shoot for a few wins. Baby steps, maybe, but for the first time in a while, ones in the right direction for the Fishermen. — Matt Pentz / The Daily News

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RETURNERS 4 Defense 3-5 DT Jesse Hutchins 6-2 255 NT Adam Crape 6-1 300 DT Dillon Taylor 5-10 185 OLB Wes Tripp* 5-8 190 OLB Adam Langley 5-11 170 ILB Jeff Tripp* 6-1 225 ILB Jacob Helton 5-11 175 ILB Jason Larson 5-10 210 CB Austin Robb 5-11 165 CB Nick Hanks 5-10 185 FS Jordan Brittain 6-0 170

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In the spotlight Columbians center/tackle Adam Crape spent the summer commercial fishing with his dad in Alaska. The take-home pay? A few thousand bucks.

Columbians going ‘Tripps’ in bid to defend league championship They call Jeff Tripp “The Grizzly.” At 6-foot-1, 225 pounds, it’s easy to understand why. “I sleep in, and I eat,” the junior all-league offensive lineman/linebacker said. He also terrorizes opposing teams on the football field. Just like his brothers. The Columbians’ recent run of success has been fueled by a few traditions. The sled and the hill is a big one. The Diesel another. A third? The Tripp family, which has contributed at least one son to each of the past six state playoff teams, dating back to 2007. Riley Tripp was the quarterback when Rainier reached the 3A championship game in ’09. His younger brother Brad took control under center for two years after that, guiding the Columbians to a state championship one year and the semifinals the other. This fall, Rainier is graced by the presence of three of them — Jeff, Wes and Casey. The grizzly, the athlete and the runt. And, yes, one of them is starting at quarterback — the senior Wes. “That’s kind of a luxury,” Rainier head coach Mike King said of his three Tripps. “It’s a good family. They all give back.” Indeed, they do. Riley and Jeff still run drills at practice as assistant coaches. The two youngest — the Tripp family has

seven boys — help out as well from time to time. Odd for a family fathered by a former cross country runner. “We all played soccer for a while,” Wes said. “Riley picked track (in seventh grade), but before that year started, Brad in his fifth-grade year was asked to be a pickup player for a football team in Longview. He did well on that and my dad felt better about it, so he let us all start joining football.” Jeff and Wes figure to be a major part of the Columbians’ foundation this season, one getting reinforced by several new faces. Only two full-time starters return on offense — Jeff at guard and honorable mention all-stater Jesse Hutchins at tackle. Only four starters are back on defense, with Wes and Jeff one half of that equation. King says the cupboard is far from bare, however. Wes and seniors Nick Hanks and Jacob Helton are all quick, patient runners out of the backfield. And the line boasts plenty of push to power the Diesel in Jeff, Hutchins and 300-pound center Adam Crape. Don’t expect much drop off on defense either. Not with Wes, an all-leaguer last year, and Jeff roaming the field at the linebacker spot and Hutchins wreaking havoc on the line. “What I hear every year is it’s going to be your down year,” King said. “You hear it over and over and over, and the kids get tired of hearing it. We just use it as fuel.” After seven straight years of postseason success, Rainier refuses to go into hibernation. Even with a grizzly on the roster. — Matt Schubert / The Daily News

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RETURNERS 6 Defense 3-5 DE Troy Welter 6-2 230 DE Sawyer Weldon 6-1 250 NT Ryan Froke 6-2 340 MLB Mica Karber 5-10 215 ILB Chris Puckett* 6-1 185 ILB David Adkinson 5-11 195 OLB Colten Puzey 5-11 155 OLB Seth Makinson* 5-5 171 CB Codi Blodgett 5-11 165 FS Nick Donaldson 5-10 193 CB Micah McLeod 5-7 173

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In the spotlight The Tigers look to have a solid two-year window in front of them with the current junior class. Of the 11 on the roster, seven are expected to start. Three are two-year starters.

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Deep linebacking corps has Tigers primed for playoff run Mica Karber’s first varsity game came early his freshman year — a substitution for an injured senior. He was short, he was squat, and he didn’t impress the senior linebacker lined up next to him. That is, until the ball was snapped. “The next day that middle linebacker called me up and said, ‘Yeah, he’ll work,’” Clatskanie head coach Tim Warren said. The 5-foot-10, 215-pound junior hasn’t stopped working since. A two-way starter and special teams contributor, Karber rarely sees the sideline. And on the defensive side of the ball, where he stands at the center of Warren’s 3-5 scheme, he’s the spiritual leader of the team’s most talented unit. Talent flanks the middle linebacker on either side, be it the “bat” inside backers next to him in Chris Puckett and David Adkinson or the outside backers on the edges in Colten Puzey and Seth Makinson. All quick, all decisive, all returning starters. “That is a talented group, it’s a junior, senior group,” Warren said. “In our system they got to be able to run. They’ve got to be able to cover in space and they’ve got to be able to run, and all those guys do.” Warren first installed the 3-5 — modeled after Georgia Military College — last fall to give the Tigers malleability against the array of offenses they face each season.

If a team comes out in spread, like Valley Catholic often does, the backers get out in the flat and cover. If Rainier’s Diesel comes to town, they get up on the line and get physical. And at one spot or another, at least one of them is blitzing. “I think we’re trying to make our defense the biggest part of us,” Karber said. “That’s the part of the ball I take the most seriously. “That’s probably where we’re strongest.” Added Puckett: “We’re aware of where the ball is at, and we have a lot of hard hitters and people who can get into the backfield. We’re a good group. We all know what’s going on. None of us have any weakness at our own position.” That served the Tigers well once they began to grasp the system near the end of last fall. They won four of their final six regular-season games to reach the postseason and came oh-soclose to a Lewis & Clark 3A championship as well. Their lone league loss came in overtime to Rainier after they had shut down the Columbians for three quarters. A defeat just the same — the Tigers’ sixth in a row at the hands of their rivals — but a long way from that dark night in Rainier a year earlier when the Diesel left tread marks all over the Tigers in a 62-6 thumping. Not that it was any consolation to Karber. “That was one of the worst feelings I’ve ever had,” he said. “I just think we need to beat them. That’s basically it. Their winning needs to stop.” Strong words from a strong leader. Yep, he’ll work. — Matt Schubert / The Daily News

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RETURNERS 6 Defense 5-3 DT Andrew Martin 6’2” 225 DT Luis Predo 5’9” 175 DT J.W. Shipman 5’8” 200 DE Tristan Voie 5’10” 180 DE Deven Miller 6’3” 190 LB Chance Fisher 6’2” 185 LB Elias Del Campo 5’10” 210 LB Trent Cusson 5’9” 160 CB Giovanny Dominguez 5’8 150 CB Sean Berry 5’11 175 S Tony Raupp 5’11” 150

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42-0 40-8 57-0 51-0 42-8 44-14 54-12 45-42 69-20 42-28

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The Trend Wins during the past four seasons

’12 ’11 ’10 ’09

0 0 4 3

In the spotlight Running back Chance Fisher is seeking revenge Oct. 25 when Onalaska comes to town. Last year, the bruising junior ran for 133 yards and three touchdowns and caught another touchdown pass in a heartbreaking 45-42 loss to the Loggers.

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Four-year starter Chance Fisher has high hopes for his final Winlock campaign.

Cardinals look to new blood to end long losing streak There’s a different feel on this year’s Winlock Cardinals football team compared to last year’s winless squad. Running backs are hitting holes a step faster. Defenders are swarming a little quicker. Seniors with an eye on their last chance are shouting encouragement to younger players. “It feels a lot better than last year. Guys are a lot more focused,” senior running back Chance Fisher said. The Cardinals are seeking to add to the W column for the first time in two years, a 20-game losing streak. Coach Mike Voie, who’s starting the second year of his second stint at the helm, said he knows this year’s team is once again facing an uphill battle in the always-tough Central 2B. But Voie, who guided the Cardinals into state title contention in the 1990s, said he and his staff are chipping away and changing attitudes. Because those two seasons are in the past, and 2013 is here. “We tell them how they deserve to win, just as much as anybody,” Voie said. That attitude starts with Fisher, who will figure

prominently in the Cardinals’ double wing attack and act as a guided missile on defense at outside linebacker. “He’s our leader. He’s tough,” Voie said. While the starting lineups on both sides of the ball are loaded with upperclassmen, sophomores and freshmen make up about two-thirds of the 35-member team and will gain valuable experience this year, Voie said. Sophomore Luis Predo is expected to start both ways on the line, and the corners are manned by another pair of sophomores, Giovanny Dominguez and Sean Berry. Junior Evan Mitchell is stepping into his first year as quarterback for Winlock. The young signal caller is an A student, and Voie said he’s excited to see what Mitchell will do on the field this year too. “He’s a student of the game,” Voie said. The undersized, scrappy Cardinals have had a tough couple years, but those struggles are the fuel for this senior class. Fisher, a four-year varsity player, hit the weight room and ran a lot this summer, and he refuses to give up hope. “As a little kid, you dream about having a winning season and going all the way to the (Tacoma) Dome,” he said. — Erik Olson / The Daily News

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RETURNERS 4 QB FB TB WR WR TE OT OG C OG OT

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RETURNERS 4 Defense 4-4 DE Austin Bradford 6-1 220 DT Kris Lukas 6-1 210 DT Luke Brown 5-8 170 DE Payton Jones 6-1 210 OLB Sean Cox 5-10 150. ILB Jared Corbet* 6-1 175. ILB Tyler Gardner 5-10 200 OLB Cody Anderson 5-10 165 DB Brendan Farley* 6-0 150 DB Colton Wherry 5-6 110 DB Matt Morton 6-0 180

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Coach Scott Grabenhorst, 35th year Record at school 177-156

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W W L L W L L L L

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’12 ’11 ’10 ’09

3 5 4 3

In the spotlight Assistant coach Art Walsh makes his debut on the Ducks’ sideline. Walsh was the head coach at Castle Rock from 2008-10, and was an assistant coach at R.A. Long last season.

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After an all-league junior year, Toutle Lake quarterback Jared Corbet is aiming even higher this fall.

A year wiser, Corbet and the versatile Ducks aim for playoffs

“We have a good variety of kids who we can plug into different positions,” Grabenhorst said. “It’s really hard to tell how they’ll do until you throw pads on them. Some of them carry their pads better than others.” They’re quick, but they lack polish. TL won’t feature excessively large or experiAfter graduating 14 starters from last year’s team, enced players in the trenches, but it will have solid Toutle Lake’s youthful Ducks hope to gain needed movement. Seniors Tyler Gardner and Kris Lukas seasoning on the fly. will anchor the offensive and defensive fronts. “We have a number of kids who played a lot last “Kris is one of our strongest linemen on both season, but we need them to get in sync and play as sides of the ball,” Grabenhorst said. “A couple of a unit,” Ducks coach Scott Grabenhorst said. “We sophomores who have grown physically and have decent size and solid quickness, but not blaz- will see a lot of line time are Noah Garrett and ing speed.” Payton Jones. We have eight to 10 kids who give The Ducks have experience under center with us depth and will contribute, including a number senior quarterback Jared Corbet, who is also an all- of them in the 200- to 210-pound range with Central 2B inside linebacker. good mobility.” “If you have an experienced returning quarterAll-league senior Brendan Farley returns to lead back and linebacker, that’s a good person you can the Ducks’ secondary, which includes junior Matt build around,” Grabenhorst said. “Jared is a good Morton, who will also see time as a quarterback, running quarterback who is very tough physically. receiver, tight end and outside linebacker. We’ll work our offense to play off his strengths.” “Brendan also played a key role for us at halfback Another plus for the Ducks is versatility. Gralast season,” Grabenhorst added. “He was nickedbenhorst can choose from six running backs, five up towards the end of the season, and we’re hoping receivers and three tight ends who all served in he can stay healthy.” backup roles last season. — Rick McCorkle / The Daily News

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offense wing-t

Gunnar Blix Mason Mackey Austin Good Travis Wegdahl* Brandon Budd Seth Doumit Shane Souvenir Trystan Mendez Dylan Hansen* Ethan Cothren Zach Calvert

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

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RETURNERS 7 Defense 4-4 DE Shane Souvenir 6-4 200 DT Dylan Hansen* 6-2 285 DT Gunnar Blix 5-11 205 DE Nathan Cothren* 5-11 175 OLB Seth Doumit 5-8 155 ILB Trystan Mendez 5-8 170 ILB Mason Mackey 5-8 165 OLB Jesus Crawford 5-6 145 CB Brandon Budd 5-9 155 CB Austin Good* 5-10 150 FS Travis Wegdahl 6-0 170

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Last season Playoff games in bold

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W W W W W W L W W L

34-14 40-8 54-20 27-18 49-27 31-28 51-6 35-7 32-0 41-20

Schedule League games in bold

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In the spotlight Sophomore QB Gunnar Blix has big shoes to fill, stepping up to replace older brother Lars, last season’s Central 2B offensive MVP, as the Mules signal-caller. The younger Blix, one of the few tipping the scales at 200+ pounds, also will start on the defensive line.

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Mules head coach Eric Hansen is adjusting to life after the graduation of a talented class. shoes to fill, but I think he’ll do a decent job. Quick Mules kick start new era some Gunnar throws the ball well and likes to run the ball. he’ll turn some heads.” with familiar name under center I think Gunnar has a number of fleet-footed receivers, Wahkiakum coach Eric Hansen hopes his Mules can make up for their lack of size with blazing speed. “We’re similar to last year’s team — that we’re not very big,” Hansen said. “We have good speed and quickness with guys who can fly around well. We can really get to the ball and move quickly, and speed in football is nice to have.” Hansen has 27 Mules in camp, down a halfdozen from a year ago. He also graduated 12 starters, including seven all-Central 2B picks, the league’s Offensive MVP and an all-state selection. “We have 10 seniors and seven juniors, so we have numerous upperclassmen,” he said. “Our strong junior class last year is now seniors, and they like to hit people.” One of the biggest losses is the graduation of quarterback Lars Blix, who was named the league’s offensive MVP after passing for more than 1,500 yards. He’ll be replaced by his younger brother, sophomore Gunnar Blix. “Losing the league MVP is tough, but we’re filling the hole with his brother,” Hansen said. “He has

including versatile all-state pass catcher Travis Wegdahl, who will also see time at halfback and tight end. All-leaguer Dylan Hansen, the Mules’ biggest player at 285 pounds, anchors the offensive and defensive lines. Dylan “Diesel” Hamed, a freshman newcomer and one of the few Mules tipping the scales at more than 200 pounds, will be on the Dline next to Hansen and Blix. “Gunnar is an oddity since he plays quarterback and on the defensive line,” Hansen said. “He’s the only quarterback I’ve ever had who plays that position on defense.” Hansen also is impressed with how quickly his troops are adapting to their new roles. “Our backfield has picked it up quicker than our linemen, but they’re all learning the system and understanding the concepts,” he said. “We’ve moved some of our linemen to the backfield and put some of the backfield on the line, and we’ve moved our linemen around. It’s been successful, and we went to camp during the summer and held our own.” — Rick McCorkle / The Daily News

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returners 4 Qb RB WR WR WR te ol OL ol OL OL

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returners 4 defense 5-3 dl dakota phillips 6' 2º 185 sr. DL Moti Tuutu 6' 0º 240 Sr. DL Jacob Scrabeck 5' 7º . 205 Fr. DL Allyn Bauer 6' 2º 250 So. dl cody Kirkman 6' 0º 255 so. lb sam scrabeck 5' 9º 165 sr. LB Skyler York 6' 1º 230 Jr. LB Tony Lopez 6' 2º 185 Jr. db franco smith 6' 1º 200 Jr.

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W W W L W L W W l

39-6 22-21 43-6 34-20 71-45 14-6 42-13 20-0 32-22

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in the spotlight This year could function as a farewell tour for Naselle' s storied 11-man program. Reclassification is looming this winter, and the Comets are all but resigned to a drop to Class 1B. Cherish those Pacific 2B rivalry games, Naselle fans: They' re likely to be your last for the foreseeable future.

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Senior playmaker Sam Scrabeck shifts over from running back to take control of the high-powered Comet attack.

Dual-threat Scrabeck takes QB reins for retooled Comets Naselle’s spread offense is one of the most nuanced in the area. It’s a dazzling array of shifting formations and players — four-wide, double-tight, overload right. When mastered, it can be devastatingly effective. See: Dustin Eaton’s 5,000-plus total yards and 75 touchdowns in his junior and senior seasons, earning him back-to-back all-state and Daily News player of the year nods. Luckily for new signal-caller Sam Scrabeck, he couldn’t ask for a better teacher — Eaton himself. “Me and him are best friends,” Eaton said. “We’re always together, working out, working together. … He’ll pick it up once the games start.” Scrabeck is shifting over from running back after amassing more than 1,500 yards on the ground in the past two seasons. Named first-team all-Pacific 2B League in baseball and second-team in basketball, he has the versatile skill set to make the switch. He’ll be assuming the reins of a system that is molding itself to make the best use of its parts. In a program where passing physicals was as pressing an issue as defensive schemes on the first day of prac-

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Hunter Huddleston senior, Woodland

The Beavers averaged nearly 33 points per game last season, and with all the weapons they bring back, expect an even higher output this year. The overworked Woodland scoreboard can lay the blame first and foremost at the big man behind it all. Huddleston racked up almost 1,500 all-purpose yards and 15 touchdowns last fall en route to first-team honors in the uber-competitive Trico. Expect those numbers to balloon this season.

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senior, R.A. Long

senior, Wahkiakum

It seems incongruous to even attempt to nail Yordy down to a single position, since he slots in all over the field. He’s the area’s wandering man, never comfortable settling into a defined role. Yordy, a starter since he was a freshman, has piled up 37 touchdowns in his three seasons via the ground, the air and special teams. With a supporting cast as strong as it’s ever been, 50 career TDs is within reach.

It is a rebuilding year out in Mule Country, where the program must adapt to the departure of one of its most accomplished graduating classes. You couldn’t ask for a much better piece to retool around than Wegdahl. An all-state selection at wideout last fall, Wegdahl will also see some time at halfback and tight end this year. The more touches for the senior leader, the better for Wahkiakum.

There are plenty of fresh faces in the MM lineup this season, but the mantra remains the same: Physically overpowering opponents and controlling the clock. That starts with the bruisers on the line, and the Monarchs have a good one in Harrison. First-team allGreater St. Helens 2A League a season ago, the senior is the foundations for MM’s blunt ground attack.

Jesse Hutchins senior, Rainier

Eli Whitmire junior, Woodland

Speaking of multi-talented scoring threats, Woodland has an explosive one of its own just down I-5. Whitmire did the bulk of his damage in the running game last season, compiling 1,000-plus yards and 20 scores. Whitmire is focusing on getting more involved in the passing game this year, as if opponents didn’t have enough to worry about.

Somit Chhim senior, Kelso

Hilander receivers have traditionally been nothing more than sweep blockers, a role that has slightly shifted as the offense has become more diversified. No one has benefitted more than Chhim. The speedy senior averaged an eyepopping 37.7 yards per reception last fall, 490 on 13 catches. With Kelso expected to air it out even more under first-year coach Steve Amrine, Chhim could have Andy Hanes’ single-season school record (710 yards in 1981) in his sights.

Second-team

QB Ryan Peerboom, senior, R.A. Long RB Tom Odneal, senior, Ilwaco FB Chauncey Goudy, senior, Kelso 48

Kyle Hendrix senior, Woodland

Hendrix is Woodland’s Antonio Gates — watching him dominate the paint last basketball season, soaring for rebounds, made it easy to see what makes him such a matchup nightmare on the gridiron. In a Beavs passing attack heavy on speed but light on bulk, Hendrix is the hulking counterweight. Once in the red zone, just toss a fade to the back pylon like it’s a lob toward the rim.

Rainier is also dealing with heavy turnover by leaning on its core values. The comprising parts may be all shiny and new, but it’ll be the same old Diesel in execution. The battering-ram of a pistol offense powered the Columbians all the way to a state title in 2010 and they aren’t going to abandon it now. Hutchins and the rest of his trench mates wouldn’t have it any other way.

Chris Helgerson senior, Kelso

Mitch Moe senior, R.A. Long

Moe was a first-team all-league and all-area selection last fall and even made honorable mention as a sophomore. Yet it still feels like his contributions are undervalued. Equal parts pillar of the offensive line and heartbeat of the defensive unit, Moe might be the single most important player on this talented RAL squad, the key behind its lofty preseason goals.

WR Trevor Huddleston, junior, Woodland WR Jared Shagool, senior, Kalama TE Aaron Gorman, senior, Mark Morris OL Cole Enriquez, junior, Mark Morris

In most programs, the offensive line is the forgotten group, forever overshadowed by the skill-position guys — even the term “skill position” guys is a thinly-veiled slight at the boys up front. Not so at Kelso, though, where its traditional of hard-nosed, gritty football has always meant an appreciation for the dirty work. Helgerson, second-team all-league last year, is just the latest in a long line of OL Scottie standouts.

OL Jeff Tripp, junior, Rainier OL Daniel Echtle, junior, Toledo OL Steven Smith, senior, R.A. Long OL Chandler Reyes, senior, Woodland

all-area Defense

Chase Lam senior, Castle Rock

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There are inexperienced teams, and there is the 2013 Rockets. Castle Rock returns just two starters from last year and will be relying on a rotation of mostly underclassmen. More fortunately, the pair they bring back were both all-league selections last fall. Lam is a rock in the middle, the steadying influence amid a sea of unproven entities.

Dylan Hansen senior, Wahkiakum

6-foot-2, 285 pounds is a load at any level. At 2B, Hansen stands out like the Incredible Hulk. With heavy losses elsewhere on the line, Hansen should expect his share of double- and triple-teams as opponents look to limit his influence. The second-team all-Central 2B Leaguer, you suspect, will tell them to bring it on.

Nate Williamson senior, Castle Rock

Treshon Long

Williamson is the playmaker, a ballhawking defensive back when he’s not slotting in at Z-back on offense. Castle Rock’s program is built on such a strong foundation that expectations never dip very far, and hopes for a top-four Trico finish and playoff berth rest heavily on the shoulders of these two seniors.

senior, R.A. Long

Long, a transfer from North Thurston, is just what the doctor ordered for the RAL defense. The Jacks were shaky on this side of the ball in 2012 and lost their top defender, Eric Rosellini, to graduation. Long, a fiery mountain of a nose guard, is an immediate, necessary stop-gap in the middle. Pressure up front will ease the burden on the overworked linebackers and defensive backs.

Kalob Rahn senior, Kelso

The Kelso D, by contrast, was its team’s strength last season. The Hilanders held opponents to four touchdowns or less in every game but two, and suffocated Juanita to just 13 points in a winner-tostate game. Rahn returns for another season of forcing himself into quarterbacks’ nightmares. He racked up a team-high 5.5 sacks to go along with nine QB pressures and 27 solo tackles last fall.

Tyler Brown senior, Kalama

Brown is shifting back from the D-line for his senior campaign, but don’t expect the end result to change — an orangeand-white blur flying all over the place and plenty of pad-popping hits. Brown has talked about the frustrations of last season’s one-win campaign, how it added an extra intensity to the Chinooks. Brown didn’t need an extra boost.

Second-team

DL Morgan Baker, junior., R.A. Long DL Kris Lukas, senior, Toutle Lake DL Nate Cothren, senior, Wahkiakum

Jared Corbet senior, Toutle Lake

It’s hard enough to make first-team all-Central 2B League on a playoff contender. Earning the nod on a 3-6 team shows just how impressive Corbet was for the Ducks last season. Smart — the brains on both offense and defense as a quarterback/linebacker — athletic and experienced, Corbet is the driving force behind Toutle Lake’s dark horse potential.

Keigan Baker senior, Mark Morris

Lloyd Melone senior, Kelso

Only Tyler Covel had more tackles for the Hilanders last season, edging Melone 63 to 60. But since Melone raised him a fumble recovery, we’ll call it even. Melone returns as one of the premier defensive players in the entire Greater St. Helens 3A as the linchpin of the always-solid Hilander D. Expect the senior to build on his 43 solo tackles from a season ago.

Sam Scrabeck senior, Naselle

Scrabeck is getting more attention, justifiably so, for his taking over the quarterback reins from two-time all-state selection Dustin Eaton, and the points will continue to pile up for the Comets. It’s the other side of the ball that could make or break Naselle’s playoff hopes. A strength for most of last year, the Comets gave up 34 points to Willapa Valley and 32 to Adna in a season-ending loss. Like everything else on this squad, improvement will start with doeverything leader Scrabeck. DL Dakota Phillips, senior, Naselle LB Chris Puckett, senior, Clatskanie LB Troy Flanagan, junior, Woodland LB Hunter Esary, sophomore, Kalama

The only debate surrounding Baker and the all-area team was whether to include him on the offense or defense. The speedy back will be the focal point of the Monarch rushing platoon, but it is his leading role on the other side of the ball, the coach-on-the-field, where he’ll have the greatest influence. Expect MM to be as stingy as ever.

Hayden Tapani senior, Mark Morris

Tapani is ready for his close-up. Just like in basketball, where he will morph from his role as pass-first point guard into a scorer, the senior steps out from the shadow of last year’s loaded class as a defensive leader. A first-team all-Greater St. Helens 2A selection, Tapani is a vital foil to the league’s slew of talented quarterbacks.

LB Chance Fisher, senior, Winlock DB Gage Madill, senior, Toledo DB Seth Makinson, senior, Clatskanie DB Brendan Farley, senior, Toutle Lake

2013 schedules all games start at 7 p.m. unless noted

* denotes non-league game Lewis and Clark 3A

Kelso Hilanders

greater st. helens 4a greater st. helens 3a Battle Ground Tigers

Evergreen Plainsmen

Mt. View Thunder

Heritage Timberwolves

CamasSkyview Storm Papermakers

Columbia River Union Chieftians Titans

Fort Vancouver Trappers

Hudson’s Bay Eagles

greater st. helens 2a eVergreen 2a

battle ground columbia riVer tigers chieftains Sept. 6: R.A. Long Sept. 6: @ Heritage (5 p.m.)* Sept. 13: Prairie* Sept. 13: Skyview* Sept. 21: @ Decatur (2 p.m.)* Sept. 20: @ Mark Morris* Sept. 27: Auburn-Mountainview* Sept. 27: W.F. West* Oct. 4: Evergreen Oct. 4: @ Fort Vancouver (5 p.m.) Oct. 11: Union Oct. 11: Kelso Oct. 18: @ Heritage (5 p.m.) Oct. 18: @ Prairie Oct. 25: @ Skyview Oct. 25: Hudson' s Bay Kelso Columbia River Hilanders Fort Vancouver Camas1: Camas Bay Chieftians Prairie Nov. Nov. 1:Hudson’s Mountain View Trappers Papermakers Eagles Falcons Camas Papermakers

ttle Ground Tigers

Evergreen Plainsmen

t. View hunder

kyview Camas Storm permakers

Columbia River Chieftians

camas papermaKers Sept. 6: Jesuit, Ore. (7:30 p.m.)* Sept. 13: @ Canby, Ore.* Sept. 20: @ Auburn-Mountainview* Sept. 27: Lakes* Oct. 4: @ Skyview (8 p.m.) Oct. 11: @ Evergreen (5 p.m.) Oct. 18: Union Oct. 25: Heritage Nov. 1: @ Battle Ground

Fort Vancouver Trappers

Kelso Hilanders

Hudson’s Bay Eagles

North Thurston Rams

Centrailia Tigers

Black Hills Wolves

Aberdeen Prairie Bobcats Falcons

River RIdge Black Hills Aberdeen Tumwater Centrailia Tigers BobcatsHawks Wolves T-birds

aberdeen bobcats Sept. 6: Montesano* Sept. 14: Hoquiam (2 p.m.)* Sept. 20: @ Centralia* Sept. 27: Black Hills* Oct. 4: Mark Morris Oct. 11: R.A. Long Oct. 18: @ Washougal Oct. 25: @ Hockinson Nov. 1: Ridgefield Mark Morris Monarchs

Hockinson Hawks

Prairie Falcons

R.A. Long Lumberjacks

Washougal Panthers

W.F. WestNorth Thurston Bearcats Rams

TumwaterClatskanie Tigers T-birds

blacK hills wolVes Sept. 6: @ Clover Park* Sept. 13: North Thurston* Sept. 20: Bainbridge Is.* Sept. 27: @ Aberdeen* Oct. 4: River Ridge Oct. 11: @ W.F. West Oct. 18: Capital Oct. 25: @ Centralia Nov. 1: Tumwater Rainier Columbians

Clatskanie Tigers

Warrenton, Ore. Warriors

capital cougars Sept. 6: Newport (Bellevue)* Sept. 13: @ Olympia (7:30 p.m.)* Sept. 21: @ Bothell* Sept. 27: @ Tumwater Oct. 4: Centralia Oct. 11: North Thurston* Oct. 18: @ Black Hills Oct. 25: W.F. West Nov. 1: @ River Ridge

hudson' s bay eagles Sept. 6: @ Washougal* Sept. 13: @ Mark Morris* Sept. 20: @ Hockinson* Sept. 27: Ridgefield (5 p.m.)* Oct. 4: @ Kelso Oct. 11: Prairie (8 p.m.) Oct. 18: Mountain View Oct. 25: @ Columbia River Nov. 1: @ Fort Vancouver (6:45 p.m.)

marK morris monarchs Sept. 6: Kelso* Sept. 13: @ Hudson' s Bay* Sept. 20: Columbia River* Sept. 26: @ Prairie* Oct. 4: @ Aberdeen Oct. 11: Hockinson Oct. 18: @ Ridgefield Oct. 25: Washougal Nov. 1: @ R.A. Long

centralia tigers Sept. 6: Hoquiam* Sept. 13: @ Washington* Sept. 20: Aberdeen* Sept. 27: @ Eisenhower* Oct. 4: @ Capital Oct. 10: @ River Ridge Oct. 18: Tumwater Oct. 25: Black Hills Nov. 1: @ W.F. West

heritage timberwolVes Sept. 6: Columbia River (5 p.m.)* Sept. 13: @ Kelso* Sept. 20: @ Enumclaw* Sept. 27: Decatur (5 p.m.)* Oct. 4: @ Union (5 p.m.) Oct. 11: Skyview (8 p.m.) Oct. 18: Battle Ground (5 p.m.) Oct. 25: @ Camas Nov. 1: @ Evergreen (5 p.m.)

Kelso hilanders Sept. 6: @ Mark Morris* Sept. 13: Heritage* Sept. 20: R.A. Long* Sept. 27: @ Evergreen (5 p.m.)* Oct. 4: Hudson' s Bay Oct. 11: @ Columbia River Oct. 18: Fort Vancouver Oct. 25: @ Mountain View (5 p.m.) Nov. 1: Prairie

r.a. long lumberJacKs Sept. 6: @ Battle Ground* Sept. 13: Rochester* Sept. 20: @ Kelso* Sept. 27: Fort Vancouver* Oct. 4: Washougal Oct. 11: @ Aberdeen Oct. 18: Hockinson Oct. 25: @ Ridgefield Nov. 1: Mark Morris

sKyView storm Sept. 6: Prairie (8 p.m.)* Sept. 13: @ Columbia River* Sept. 20: @ Lakes* Sept. 27: Enumclaw (8 p.m.)* Oct. 4: Camas (8 p.m.) Oct. 11: @ Heritage (8 p.m.) Oct. 18: @ Evergreen (8 p.m.) Oct. 25: Battle Ground Nov. 1: @ Union (8 p.m.)

mountain View thunder Sept. 6: Union (8 p.m.)* Sept. 13: @ Evergreen (5 p.m.)* Sept. 20: Bonney Lake (8 p.m.)* Sept. 27: @ Peninsula* Oct. 4: Prairie (8 p.m.) Oct. 11: @ Fort Vancouver (5 p.m.) Oct. 18: @ Hudson' s Bay Oct. 25: Kelso (5 p.m.) Nov. 1: @ Columbia River

ridgefield spudders Sept. 6: Rochester* Sept. 13: @ Kalama* Sept. 20: River Ridge* Sept. 27: @ Hudson' s Bay (5 p.m.)* Oct. 4: @ Hockinson Oct. 11: @ Washougal Oct. 18: Mark Morris Oct. 25: R.A. Long Nov. 1: @ Aberdeen

tumwater thunderbirds Sept. 6: Shelton* Sept. 13: @ Timberline* Sept. 20: @ Inglemoor* Sept. 27: vs Capital Oct. 4: @ W.F. West Oct. 11: vs Bellarmine Prep* Oct. 18: @ Centralia Oct. 25: River Ridge Nov. 1: @ Black Hills

union titans Sept. 6: @ Mt. View (8 p.m.)* Sept. 13: Jesuit, Ore. (8 p.m.)* Sept. 20: Peninsula (5 p.m.)* Sept. 27: @ Bonney Lake* Oct. 4: Heritage (5 p.m.) Oct. 11: @ Battle Ground Oct. 18: @ Camas Oct. 25: Evergreen (8 p.m.) Nov. 1: Skyview (8 p.m.)

prairie falcons Sept. 6: @ Skyview (8 p.m.)* Sept. 13: @ Battle Ground* Sept. 20: Evergreen* Sept. 26: Mark Morris* Oct. 4: @ Mountain View (8 p.m.) Oct. 11: @ Hudson' s Bay (8 p.m.) Oct. 18: Columbia River Oct. 25: Fort Vancouver Nov. 1: @ Kelso

washougal panthers Sept. 6: Hudson' s Bay* Sept. 13: Tenino* Sept. 20: @ Fort Vancouver* Sept. 27: @ Rainier, Ore.* Oct. 4: @ R.A. Long Oct. 11: Ridgefield Oct. 18: Aberdeen Oct. 25: @ Mark Morris Nov. 1: Hockinson

w.f. west bearcats Sept. 6: @ Port Angeles* Sept. 13: Archbishop Murphy* Sept. 20: @ Astoria, Ore.* Sept. 27: @ Columbia River* Oct. 4: Tumwater Oct. 11: Black Hills Oct. 18: @ River Ridge Oct. 25: @ Capital Nov. 1: Centralia

Heritage

Columbia River Mt. View Chieftians Thunder

Fort Vancouver Skyview Storm Trappers

Kelso Hilanders

Union Titans

eVergreen plainsmen Sept. 6: @ Fort Vancouver (5 p.m.)* Sept. 13: Mountain View (5 p.m.)* Sept. 20: @ Prairie* Sept. 27: Kelso (5 p.m.)* Oct. 4: @ Battle Ground Oct. 11: Camas (5 p.m.) Oct. 18: Skyview (8 p.m.) Oct. 25: @ Union (8 p.m.) Nov. 1: Heritage (5 p.m.) Heritage Timberwolves

Skyview Storm

Columbia River Union Chieftians Titans

Mt. View Thunder Camas

Papermakers

Union Titans

Columbia River

Skyview Union Fort Vancouver Storm Chieftians Titans Trappers

Battle Ground Tigers

Fort Vancouver Trappers

Evergreen Castle Rock Plainsmen Rockets

Kelso Hilanders

Columbia Heritage (aka White Salmon) Timberwolves Bruins

Hudson’s Bay Eagles

Kelso Hilanders

Mt. ViewIlwaco Thunder Fishermen

Prairie Falcons

Hudson’s Bay Eagles

SkyviewKalama StormChinooks

Hockinson Hawks

Prairie Falcons

UnionLa Center Titans Wildcats

Mark Morris Monarchs

R.A. Long Lumberjacks

Mark Morris Monarchs

Stevenson Bulldogs

R.A. Long Lumberjacks

Mark Morris Monarchs

Hockinson Hawks

Prairie Falcons

Ridgefield Aberdeen Spudders Bobcats

R.A. Long Lumberjacks Aberdeen Black Hills Bobcats Wolves

Aberdeen Bobcats

Washougal Panthers Black Hills Wolves

Toledo Black HillsIndians Wolves

Washougal Panthers Centrailia Tigers

Centrailia Tigers

Woodland North Thurston Beavers Rams

Washougal Panthers

Aberdeen Woodland Black Hills Bobcats Beavers Wolves

Woodland Centrailia Beavers Tigers

North Thurston Rams

River RIdge Hawks

Centrailia Tigers

River RIdge Hawks

North Thurston Rams

Tumwater T-birds

Castle Rock Rockets

Rainier Columbians

Columbia (aka White Salmon) Bruins

W.F. West Bearcats

Tumwater T-birds

Lewis and Clark 3A

Rainier Columbians

Lewis and Clark 3A Warrenton, Ore. Warriors

Clatskanie Tigers

W.F. West Bearcats

Colu (aka Whit Bru

Scapoose Indians 4A Cowapa

Vernonia, Ore. Loggers 2A NW

corbett cardinals Aug. 30: @ Riverside* Sept. 6: Santiam* Sept. 13: @ Nestucca* Sept. 20: @ Willamina* Sept. 27: Umatilla* Oct. 4: Warrenton Oct. 11: Valley Catholic Oct. 18: @ Rainier Oct. 25: @ Clatskanie Nov. 1: Sheridan*

W.F. West Bearcats

riVer ridge hawKs Sept. 6: Timberline* Sept. 13: @ Sequim* Sept. 20: @ Ridgefield* Sept. 27: Hockinson* Oct. 4: @ Black Hills Oct. 10: Centralia Oct. 18: W.F. West Oct. 25: @ Tumwater Nov. 1: Capital Rainier Columbians

River RIdge Hawks

Knappa Loggers 2A NW

Corbett

Valley Catholic

hocKinson hawKs Sept. 6: Elma* Sept. 13: Fort Vancouver* Sept. 20: Hudson' s Bay* Sept. 28: @ River Ridge* Oct. 4: Ridgefield Oct. 11: @ Mark Morris Oct. 18: @ R.A. Long Oct. 25: Aberdeen Nov. 1: @ Washougal

Timberwolves Papermakers

Corbett

Valley Catholic

Castle Rock Rockets

fort VancouVer trappers Sept. 6: Evergreen (5 p.m.)* Sept. 13: @ Hockinson* Sept. 20: Washougal* Sept. 27: @ R.A. Long* Oct. 4: Columbia River (5 p.m.) Oct. 11: Mountain View (5 p.m.) Oct. 18: @ Kelso Oct. 25: @ Prairie Nov. 1: Hudson' s Bay (6:45 p.m.)

Evergreen Camas Plainsmen

W.F. West Warrenton, BearcatsOre. Warriors

clatsKanie tigers Aug. 30: @ Tillamook * Sept. 6: @ Horizon Christian* Sept. 13: Cascade* Sept. 20: BYE Sept. 27: Knappa* Oct. 5: @ Brookings-Harbor* Oct. 10: @ Rainier Oct. 18: @ Warrenton Oct. 25: Corbett Nov. 1: Valley Catholic

Lewis and Clark 3A

Woodland Beavers

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lewis and clarK 3a

River RIdge Rainier Hawks Columbians

Warrenton, Ore. Warriors

Valley Catholic

Corbe

rainier columbians Aug. 30: Kennedy* Sept. 6: Blanchet Catholic* Sept. 13: @ Scappoose* Sept. 20: Portland Christian* Sept. 27: Washougal, Wash.* Oct. 5: @ Valley Catholic (1:30 p.m.) Oct. 10: Clatskanie Oct. 18: Corbett Oct. 25: BYE Nov. 1: @ Warrenton Knappa Loggers 2A NW

Corbett

Valley Catholic

Vernonia, Ore. Loggers 2A NW

Valley catholic Valiants Aug. 30: Blanchet Catholic* Sept. 6: Colton* Sept. 13: @ Sheridan* Sept. 20: Umatilla* Sept. 27: @ Portland Christian* Oct. 5: Rainier (1:30 p.m.) Oct. 11: @ Corbett Oct. 18: BYE Oct. 26: Warrenton (1:30 p.m.) Nov. 1: @ Clatskanie

Mossyrock Vikings

Adna Pirates

Clatskanie Tigers

Napavine Tigers

Pe Ell Trojans

Toutle Lake Ducks

Vancouver Christian Light

Wahkiak Mule

Lewis and Clark 3A Clatskanie Tigers

W.F. West Bearcats

Warrenton, Ore. Warriors

Valley Catholic

Corbett

Knappa Loggers 2A NW

warrenton warriors Aug. 30: Seaside* Sept. 6: @ Vernonia* Sept. 13: @ Knappa* Sept. 20: Neah-Kah-Nie* Sept. 27: @ Nestucca* Oct. 4: @ Corbett Oct. 11: Riverside* Oct. 18: Clatskanie Oct. 26: @ Valley Catholic (1:30 p.m.) Nov. 1: Rainier*

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southwest 1a trico Columbia

Ilwaco

Kalama

Columbia Ilwaco La Center Stevenson Kalama Ridgefield La Center Stevenson Castle Castle Rock Rock Columbia (aka White Salmon)Ilwaco FishermenKalama Chinooks La Center Wildcats Salmon) Fishermen CastleRockets Rock Rockets (aka White WildcatsStevenson Bulldogs Bulldogs Spudders Chinooks (aka White Salmon)Bruins Fishermen Chinooks Wildcats Bulldogs Bruins Rockets Bruins

castle rocK rocKets Sept. 6: Seton Catholic Sept. 13: @ Woodland Sept. 20: @ Stevenson Sept. 27: La Center Oct. 4: Hoquiam* Oct. 11: @ Kalama Oct. 18: @ White Salmon Oct. 25: Ilwaco Nov. 1: Toledo

Knappa Loggers 2A NW

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Ilwaco Fishermen

Astoria Fishermen 4A Cowapa

Ilwaco Fishermen Castle Rock Rockets

Kalama Chinooks

La Center Wildcats

Stevenson Bulldogs

ilwaco fishermen Sept. 6: La Center Sept. 14: @ Seton Catholic Sept. 20: @ White Salmon Sept. 27: Toledo Oct. 4: Woodland Oct. 11: @ Stevenson Oct. 18: @ Elma* Oct. 25: @ Castle Rock Nov. 1: Kalama Kalama Columbia Chinooks (aka White Salmon) Bruins

La Center Ilwaco Wildcats Fishermen

Stevenson Kalama Bulldogs Chinooks

Ridgefield

Spudders La Center Wildcats

Kalama chinooKs Sept. 6: Woodland Sept. 13: Ridgefield* Sept. 20: @ La Center Sept. 27: White Salmon Oct. 4: @ Stevenson Oct. 11: Castle Rock Oct. 18: @ Toledo Oct. 25: Seton Catholic Nov. 1: @ Ilwaco Knappa Loggers 2A NW

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Mossyrock Vikings

Adna Pirates

Pe Ell Trojans

Elma Eagles

Montesano Bulldogs

seton catholic cougars Sept. 6: @ Castle Rock Sept. 14: Ilwaco Sept. 20: @ Woodland Sept. 28: Stevenson Oct. 4: Toledo Oct. 11: White Salmon Oct. 18: @ La Center Oct. 25: @ Kalama Nov. 1: Rainier, Wash.* Toledo Indians Stevenson Hockinson BulldogsHawks

Ridgefield Mark Morris Spudders Monarchs

ToledoR.A. Long Indians Lumberjacks

South Bend Indians

Castle Rock Rockets

Naselle Comets

Washougal Panthers

Columbia (aka White Salmon) Bruins

Ilwaco Fishermen

Willipa Valley Vikings

NW Christian Navigators

La Center Wildcats

Stevenson Bulldogs

Kalama Chinooks

white salmon bruins Sept. 6: @ Goldendale* Sept. 13: Toledo Sept. 20: Ilwaco Sept. 27: @ Kalama Oct. 4: La Center Oct. 11: @ Seton Catholic Oct. 18: Castle Rock Oct. 25: @ Woodland Nov. 1: Stevenson South Bend Indians

Willipa Valley Vikings

NW Christian Navigators

AdnaHoquiam PiratesGrizzlies

napaVine tigers Sept. 6: @ Adna Sept. 13: Pe Ell Sept. 20: Onalaska Sept. 27: @ Toutle Lake Oct. 4: Morton/White Pass Oct 11: @ Wahkiakum Oct. 18: Ocosta* Oct. 25: @ Mossyrock Oct. 31: Winlock

Mossyrock Onalaska Napavine Vikings Loggers Tigers

Rainier, Wash., Pe Ell Mountaineers Trojans

Rochester Toutle Lake Ducks Warriors

Vancouver Christian Light

Wahkiakum Tenino Beavers Mules

Morton/White Pass Timberwolves

Forks Spartans

Elma Eagles

mossyrocK ViKings Sept. 6: Wahkiakum Sept. 13: @ Rainier, Wash.* Sept. 20: @ Toutle Lake Sept. 27: Winlock Oct. 4: @ Adna Oct. 11: Pe Ell Oct. 18: @ Onalaska Oct. 25: Napavine Oct. 31: @ Morton/White Pass

pe ell troJans Sept. 6: Onalaska Sept. 13: @ Napavine Sept. 20: Morton/White Pass Sept. 27: @ Wahkiakum Oct. 4: @ Willapa Valley* Oct. 11: @ Mossyrock Oct. 18: Winlock Oct. 25: @ Adna Oct. 31: Toutle Lake

winlocK cardinals Sept. 6: Morton/White Pass Sept. 13: @ Wahkiakum Sept. 20: Raymond* Sept. 27: @ Mossyrock Oct. 4: Toutle Lake Oct. 11: Adna Oct. 18: @ Pe Ell Oct. 25: Onalaska Oct. 31: @ Napavine

Mossyrock Vikings

Napavine Adna Tigers Pirates

Astoria Fishermen 4A Cowapa

Pe Ell Mossyrock Adna Trojans PiratesVikings

Forks Spartans

Wahkiakum Winlock Morton/White Pass Wahkiakum Vancouver Wahkiakum Toutle Lake Morton/WhiteWinlock Pass Morton/White Pass Mules Toutle Lake Vancouver CardinalsMules Mossyrock Timberwolves Vancouver Toutle Lake NapavinePe Christian Light Pe Ell Napavine Mules Ducks Ell Cardinals Timberwolves Timberwolves Vikings Ducks Christian Light Christian Light TigersTrojans TrojansDucks Tigers

Elma Eagles

Montesano Bulldogs

Winlock Cardinals

Forks Spartans

Elma Eagles

Montesano Bulldogs

Forks Spartans

Hoquiam Grizzlies

Elma Eagles

raymond seagulls Sept. 6: @ Tenino* Sept. 12: Charles Wright (6 p.m.)* Sept. 20: @ Winlock* Sept. 27: Ocosta Oct. 4: @ North Beach Oct. 11: South Bend Oct. 18: @ Naselle Oct. 25: BYE Oct. 31: @ Willapa Valley South Bend Indians

Willipa Valley Vikings

NW Christian Navigators

southwest 1a eVergreen Montesano Bulldogs

Elma Eagles

Montesano Bulldogs

Rainier, Wash., Mountaineers

Onalaska Loggers

Hoquiam Grizzlies

elma eagles Sept. 6: @ Hockinson* Sept. 13: Eatonville* Sept. 20: Tenino Sept. 27: @ Rainier, Wash. Oct. 4: Rochester Oct. 11: @ Hoquiam Oct. 18: Ilwaco* Oct. 25: Forks Nov. 1: @ Montesano

Elma Eagles

Montesano Bulldogs

Raymont Seagulls

North Beach Hyaks

willapa Valley ViKings Sept. 6: @ South Bend* Sept. 13: @ Olympia JV* Sept. 20: @ Ocosta Sept. 27: Naselle Oct. 4: Pe Ell* Oct. 11: @ North Beach Oct. 18: BYE Oct. 25: South Bend Oct. 31: Raymond

Winlock Cardinals

wahKiaKum mules Sept. 6: @ Mossyrock Sept. 13: Winlock Sept. 20: @ Adna Sept. 27: Pe Ell Oct. 4: @ Onalaska Oct. 11: Napavine Oct. 18: @ Morton/White Pass Oct. 25: Toutle Lake Nov. 2: Manson* (TBA)

Ocosta Wildcats

ocosta wildcats Sept. 7: Concrete (2 p.m.)* Sept. 13: Chief Leschi* Sept. 20: Willapa Valley Sept. 27: @ Raymond Oct. 4: South Bend Oct. 11: BYE Oct. 18: @ Napavine* Oct. 25: @ Naselle Oct. 31: North Beach

South Bend Indians

Naselle Comets

Raymont Seagulls

Onalaska Loggers

Hoquiam Grizzlies

North Beach Hyaks

Onalaska Loggers

Oct. 11: Rochester Oct. 18: Tenino Oct. 25: @ Rainier, Wash. Nov. 1: Elma Rainier, Wash., Mountaineers

Hoquiam Grizzlies

Onalaska Loggers

Rainier, Wash., Mountaineers

Onalaska Loggers

Montesano Bulldogs

Hoquiam Grizzlies

Onalaska Loggers

Hoquiam Grizzlies

Montesano Bulldogs

Elma Eagles

Tenino Beavers

Rochester Warriors

Rainier, Wash., Mountaineers

Rochester Warriors

Tenino Beavers

Rochester Warriors

Tenino Beavers

Rochester Warriors

Onalaska Loggers

Ocosta Wildcats

Tenino Beavers

Rochester Warriors

rainier, wash. mountaineers Sept. 6: Naselle* Sept. 13: Mossyrock* Sept. 20: @ Rochester Sept. 27: Elma Oct. 4: @ Tenino forKs Oct. 11: Forks spartans Oct. 18: @ Hoquiam Sept. 5: @ Chimacum* Oct. 25: Montesano Sept. 14: Nooksack Valley (2 p.m.)* Nov. 1: @ Seton Catholic* Sept. 20: @ Toledo* Sept. 27: Tenino rochester Oct. 4: Montesano warriors Oct. 11: @ Rainier, Wash. Sept. 6: @ Ridgefield* Oct. 18: @ Rochester Sept. 13: @ R.A. Long* Oct. 25: @ Elma Sept. 20: Rainier, Wash. Nov. 1: Hoquiam Sept. 27: Hoquiam Oct. 4: @ Elma hoQuiam Oct. 11: @ Montesano griZZlies Oct. 18: Forks Sept. 6: @ Centralia* Oct. 25: Stevenson* Sept. 14: Aberdeen (2 p.m.)* Nov. 1: @ Tenino Sept. 20: Montesano Sept. 27: @ Rochester tenino Oct. 4: @ Castle Rock* beaVers Oct. 11: Elma Sept. 6: Raymond* Oct. 18: Rainier, Wash. Sept. 13: @ Washougal* Oct. 25: @ Tenino Sept. 20: @ Elma Nov. 1: @ Forks Sept. 27: @ Forks Oct. 4: Rainier, Wash. montesano Oct. 11: La Center* bulldogs Oct. 18: @ Montesano Sept. 6: @ Aberdeen* Oct. 25: Hoquiam Sept. 13: Cascade Christian* Nov. 1: Rochester Sept. 20: @ Hoquiam Sept. 27: Woodland* Oct. 4: @ Forks Forks Spartans

onalasKa loggers Sept. 6: @ Pe Ell Sept. 13: Toutle Lake Sept. 20: @ Napavine Sept. 27: @ Morton/White Pass Oct. 4: Wahkiakum Oct. 11: @ Naselle* Oct. 18: Mossyrock Oct. 25: @ Winlock Oct. 31: Adna

Naselle Comets

Raymont Seagulls

Toledo Indians

Ocosta Wildcats

Forks Spartans

toutle laKe ducKs Sept. 6: North Beach* Sept. 13: @ Onalaska Sept. 20: Mossyrock Sept. 27: Napavine Oct. 4: @ Winlock Oct. 11: Morton/White Pass Oct. 18: Adna Oct. 25: @ Wahkiakum Oct. 31: @ Pe Ell

Ocosta Wildcats

North Beach Raymont Hyaks Seagulls

south bend indians Sept. 6: Willapa Valley* Sept. 13: @ North Beach* Sept. 20: BYE Sept. 27: Adna* Oct. 4: @ Ocosta Oct. 11: @ Raymond Oct. 18: North Beach Oct. 25: @ Willapa Valley Oct. 31: Naselle

Winlock Cardinals

Morton/White Pass Timberwolves

NW Christian Ocosta Navigators Wildcats

north beach hyaKs Sept. 6: @ Toutle Lake* Sept. 13: South Bend* Sept. 20: Naselle Sept. 28: Olympia C* Oct. 4: Raymond Oct. 11: Willapa Valley Oct. 18: @ South Bend Oct. 25: Morton/White Pass* Oct. 31: @ Ocosta Ridgefield Spudders

Forks Spartans

morton/white pass timberwolVes Sept. 6: @ Winlock Sept. 13: Adna Sept. 20: @ Pe Ell Sept. 27: Onalaska Oct. 4: @ Napavine Oct. 11: @ Toutle Lake Oct. 18: Wahkiakum Oct. 25: @ North Beach* Oct. 31: Mossyrock Scapoose Indians 4A Cowapa

North Beach Hyaks

woodland beaVers Sept. 6: @ Kalama Sept. 13: Castle Rock Sept. 20: Seton Catholic Sept. 27: @ Montesano* Oct. 4: @ Ilwaco Oct. 11: Toledo Oct. 18: @ Stevenson Oct. 25: White Salmon Nov. 1: @ La Center

Willipa Valley North Beach Vikings Hyaks

naselle comets Sept. 6: @ Rainier, Wash.* Sept. 13: Neah-Kah-Nie* Sept. 20: @ North Beach Sept. 27: @ Willapa Valley Oct. 4: BYE Oct. 11: Onalaska* Oct. 18: Raymond Oct. 25: Ocosta Oct. 31: @ South Bend

Woodland Beavers

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Astoria Fishermen 4A Cowapa

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Toledo Indians

Astoria Fishermen 4A Cowapa

adna pirates Sept. 6: Napavine Sept. 13: @ Morton/White Pass Sept. 20: Wahkiakum Sept. 27: @ South Bend* Oct. 4: Mossyrock Oct. 11: @ Winlock Oct. 18: @ Toutle Lake Oct. 25: Pe Ell Oct. 31: @ Onalaska

Scapoose Indians 4A Cowapa

rnonia, Ore. Loggers 2A NW

Napavine Tigers

Ridgefield Spudders

toledo indians Sept. 6: @ Stevenson Sept. 13: @ White Salmon Sept. 20: Forks* Sept. 27: @ Ilwaco Oct. 4: @ Seton Catholic Oct. 11: @ Woodland Oct. 18: Kalama Oct. 25: La Center Nov. 1: @ Castle Rock Naselle Comets

steVenson bulldogs Sept. 6: Toledo Sept. 13: @ La Center Sept. 20: Castle Rock Sept. 28: @ Seton Catholic Oct. 4: Kalama Oct. 11: Ilwaco Oct. 18: Woodland Oct. 25: @ Rochester* Nov. 1: @ White Salmon

Scapoose Indians 4A Cowapa

Vernonia, Ore. Loggers 2A NW

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Adna Pirates

Astoria Fishermen 4A Cowapa

Scapoose Indians 4A Cowapa

Vernonia, Ore. Loggers 2A NW

Indians

la center wildcats Sept. 6: @ Ilwaco Sept. 13: Stevenson Sept. 20: Kalama Sept. 27: @ Castle Rock Oct. 4: @ White Salmon Oct. 11: @ Tenino* Oct. 18: Seton Catholic Oct. 25: @ Toledo Nov. 1: Woodland

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South Bend Indians

Naselle Comets

Rainier, Wash., Mountaineers

Rochester Warriors

Tenino Beavers

statewide outlook the top t 5 washington w c class of 2014 recruits, rankings by rivals.com budda baKer

Kaleb mcgary mc

deVante downs

marcus griffin

rb, belleVue, 5-11, 178

ol, fife, 6-8, 270

Offers from Nebraska, Oregon, USC, Washington, Washington State and Wisconsin, among others. g You know you' re a quality lineman when programs like Nebraska and Wisconsin get involved. Those cornfed Midwest programs have been churning out OL pros for time immemorial.

ath, mountlaKe terrance, 6-2, 230

dt, belleVue, 6-3, 285

Offers from Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas A&M, USC, Washington and Washington State among others.

Committed to California.

Committed to Washington State.

g The seventh-ranked running back in the entire country, Baker has his pick of offers from college football' s royalty. Baker is the defending Class 3A champion in the 100meter dash, a blazing-fast home-run threat.

budda baker, Bellevue Seattle Times

g Despite recovering from a torn ACL, Downs still caught the attention of the bulk of the Pac-12 before signing with Cal. With a bench max of 275 pounds, a squat max of 350 and a 3.6 GPA, Downs checks every box.

g Standing out is always difficult on Bellevue' s loaded roster, less so when you' ve got that sturdy build and a squat max of 500 pounds.

isaiah brandt-sims ath, wenatchee, 5-11, 185

Committed to Stanford. g The versatile playmaker has been shooting up in the rankings in recent months. A 4.4 time in the 40-yard dash will do that for you. the next five: Nick Mitchell, QB, Mount Si; Drew Lewis, DB, Eastlake; Shane Bowman, DE, Bellevue; Jordan Rose, OL, Spokane Freeman; Drew Sample, TE, Newport.

who is going to win? our favorites and dark horses for each classification class 4a

class 3a

class 2a

class 1a

class 2b

class 1b

faVorite: camas

faVorite: belleVue

faVorite: lynden

faVorite: montesano

faVorite: morton/white pass

faVorite: neah bay

So it' s down to this. One final crack at that elusive 2B championship. The Timberwolves have the weapons to do it.

The Red Devils were 1B champions just two years ago, and many of the pieces from that title run are still in helmets and pads at the edge of the Earth.

darK horse: raymond

darK horse: lummi

The Papermakers are deep and return several playmakers from a team that reached the 4A semifinals a year ago. darK horse: graham-Kapowsin

The Eagles may not even be the favorite to win their league Ð that goes to Federal Way Ð but a runner like Teague James always gives you a chance.

Could it really be anyone else? The Wolverines have won the past five 3A titles and will likely make it six in a row thanks to a roster loaded with talent. darK horse: mount si

It' s tempting to put Eastside Catholic here, but we' ll take the KingCo school with Oregon State QB recruit Nick Mitchell under center.

The Lions have dominated the 2A ranks almost as thoroughly as Bellevue in 3A, winning 4 of 5 titles. No other candidate sticks out, so we' ll go with chalk. darK horse: sumner

The defending SPSL 2A champions return a bulk of their starters, feature a high-powered offense and have an all-state caliber LB in Austin Striplin.

The Bulldogs finally broke through at the 1A state championship game under head coach Terry Jensen. Could that be the start of a dynasty in 1A? darK horse: cascade christian

Hard to imagine the Cougars staying out of the title hunt for too long. Especially with quarterback Jaelin Goldsmith back in the fold.

Southwest Washington is clearly the land of 2B powers, and Raymond is one of them. If someone is going to dash MWP' s state title dreams, it may very well be the Seagulls.

If it' s not Neah Bay, why not the eight-man team known for putting up 100-point scores? The talent is always there.

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