Week 6 prep football preview: Kelso vs. Mountain View
Kelso (4-1, 1-0) vs. Mountain View (3-2, 1-0)
3A GREATER ST. HELENS LEAGUE GAME
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday
WHERE: McKenzie Stadium, 2205 NE 138th Ave, Vancouver
BROADCAST: Radio, 1490 AM; Internet radio, Klog.com
LAST WEEK: Kelso beat Fort Vancouver 42-0; Mountain View beat Hudson’s Bay 38-25
2016 MEETING: Mountain View 27, Kelso 14
GAME NOTES: Kelso forced seven turnovers against Fort, with Emmitt Kinch and Bryce Miller returning interceptions for touchdowns. Since the injury to QB AJ Hoggatt, the Hilanders have been more of a run-heavy offense. RB Max McDaniel rushed for 63 yards and 2 TDs. Kelso’s defense has three shutout wins this season, including in both of the last two weeks. Mountain View QB Glen Perry Jr. bounced back from a leg injury vs. Skyview to pass for122 yards and rush for 54 last week. Nile Jones rushed for 85 yards and 3 TDs last week as the Thunder ran for 206 yards. Philip Earnhardt had a 90-yard kickoff return for a TD and an interception last week.
FANS’ PICK: Mountain View (70 percent)
SCORE CZAR: Kelso 31, Mountain View 15
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