Week 4 prep football game previews, livestream links and predictions
We were 12-5 on picks last week, moving us to 33-18 (.647) on the season.
Here are the picks for Week 4:
Union vs. Chiawana
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Where: Edgar Brown Stadium, 801 N. 8th Ave., Pasco
Broadcast info: None.
Last week: Union (2-1) beat Heritage 68-7; Chiawana (2-1) beat Hermiston 44-12
Last meeting: Union 21, Chiawana 20, Sept. 27, 2019
Game notes: This matchup is turning into a mini-rivalry. It’s the third time in four seasons the Titans and Riverhawks have met. Union RB Jaydon Jones is one of the top rushers in the area with 274 yards and three TDs. Last week, he let other ballcarriers do the running. He had a touchdown pass instead. Mitch Ratigan has completed 13 of 20 passes for 156 yards since stepping into the starting QB spot for the Titans. JP Zamora, who shined for Chiwana the last time the Riverhawks played Union in 2019, is still leading the Riverhawks. He threw for 256 yards and five TDs last week.
Prediction: Union 28, Chiawana 21
Camas vs. West Linn
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Wilsonville HS, 6800 SW Wilsonville Rd., Wilsonville
Broadcast info: Online stream on NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Camas (0-3) lost to Jesuit 20-10; West Linn (3-0) beat Sunset 28-14
Last meeting: Camas 12, West Linn 6, Sept. 15, 1950
Game notes: Jon Schultz got Camas’ ground game going last week, rushing for 126 yards. That took some pressure off QB Taylor Ioane, who has attempted 108 passes in the first three weeks for 544 yards, but no touchdowns. Camas has allowed two interceptions to be returned for touchdowns, in addition to one kickoff return and one punt return for scores. West Linn has a 17-3 win over Jesuit in Week 1. The Lions have allowed just 24 total points in three games this season. Jaxon Steinhauer rushed for 104 yards and TD last week. QB Chase Harmon completed 21 of 25 passes for 268 yards and three TDs.
Prediction: West Linn 27, Camas 10
Heritage vs. Mountain View
When: 4:30 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, 2205 NE 138th Ave., Vancouver
Broadcast info: TV on cable Ch. 28/328; online stream on Evergreen Public Schools YouTube channel.
Last week: Heritage (0-3) lost to Union 68-7; Mountain View (2-1) beat Wenatchee 51-14
Last meeting: Mountain View 49, Heritage 7, April 2, 2021
Game notes: Heritage has not beaten Mountain View since 2009. Sincere Scruggs returned a blocked punt 70 yards for a touchdown last week. The Timberwolves rushed for 114 yards vs. Union. Mountain View QB Mitch Johnson has passed for 483 yards and 7 touchdowns. Akili Kamau leads the teams with 224 yards rushing and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Mountain View 48, Heritage 6
Battle Ground vs. Evergreen
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, 2205 NE 138th Ave., Vancouver
Broadcast info: TV on cable Ch. 28/328; online stream on Evergreen Public Schools YouTube channel.
Last week: Battle Ground was idle; Evergreen lost to W.F. West 38-28
Last meeting: Battle Ground 42, Evergreen 7, Oct. 16, 2015
Game notes: Battle Ground is returning to action after going on COVID protocols last week. Kameron Spencer had a touchdown pass in the Tigers’ loss to Skyview two weeks ago. The Plainsmen rushed for 265 yards against W.F. West. The game was tied 21-21 at halftime last week, before W.F. West pulled away in the second half.
Prediction: Evergreen 40, Battle Ground 6
Kelso vs. Prairie
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: District Stadium, Battle Ground HS, 300 W Main St., Battle Ground
Broadcast info: Online radio at 1015thewave.com
Last week: Kelso (3-0) beat Nooksack Valley 35-7; Prairie (2-1) lost to Marshfield (Ore.) 18-8.
Last meeting: Kelso 52, Prairie 18, March 27, 2021
Game notes: Kelso had allowed just seven points in three games. Conner Noah has rushed for 330 yards and five touchdowns. QB Hunter Letteer has passed for 419 yards on 32-of-48 passing with four touchdowns. Defense has been a strength also for Prairie. The Falcons held a potent Marshfield team to 18 points last week. Senior Thor Stepina has led the rushing attack.
Prediction: Prairie 22, Kelso 20
Woodland vs. Columbia River
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Kiggins Bowl, Discovery MS, 800 E 40th St., Vancouver
Broadcast info: None.
Last week: Woodland (0-3) lost to Washougal 41-0; Columbia River (0-3) lost to Mark Morris 35-15
Last meeting: Columbia River 22, Woodland 13, Feb. 20, 2021
Game notes: Dalton Beassie took over the rushing load after Daymon Gressett got hurt and ran for 72 yards last week. Brett Martynowicz passed for 89 yards. Victor Flores led River with 48 yards rushing last week. QB Adam Watts passed for 136 yards. Jakobi Fobbs caught five passes for 53 yards.
Prediction: Columbia River 20, Woodland 6
R.A. Long vs. Hockinson
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Hockinson HS, 16819 NE 159th St., Hockinson
Broadcast info: None.
Last week: R.A. Long (2-1) lost to Hudson’s Bay 28-12; Hockinson (0-2) lost to Ridgefield 35-0
Last meeting: Hockinson 56, R.A. Long 0, Feb. 20, 2021
Game notes: R.A. Long is seeking its first three-game winning streak since 2014. Hockinson is trying to avoid its first three-game losing streak since 2013. R.A. Long’s Shaun Mize passed for 172 yards and two touchdowns last week. Jamond Harris rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown. Andre Northrup rushed for 48 yards last week, passed for 18 yards and caught four passes for 37 yards last week.
Prediction: Hockinson 24, R.A. Long 14
Hudson’s Bay vs. Ridgefield
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Ridgefield HS, 2630 Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield
Broadcast info: Online stream on N2 Media Facebook page.
Last week: Hudson’s Bay (0-2) lost to R.A. Long 28-12; Ridgefield (3-0) beat Hockinson 35-0.
Last meeting: Ridgefield 42, Hudson’s Bay 0, Feb. 20, 2021
Game notes: Dylan Damos rushed for 76 yards and caught five passes for 44 yards last week. Dean Castillo passed for 108 yards. The Eagles will have a tough time against the Spudders, who have shut out Heritage and Hockinson. Ridgefield QB Brayden Malella leads the region with 617 passing yards and 10 touchdowns. Ty Snider has 12 receptions for 270 yards and four touchdowns, and Isaiah Cowley has 10 catches for 216 yards and four touchdowns.
Prediction: Ridgefield 42, Hudson’s Bay 6
Washougal vs. Mark Morris
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Longview Memorial Stadium, 2903 Nichols Blvd., Longview
Broadcast info: None.
Last week: Washougal (1-2) beat Woodland 41-0; Mark Morris (1-2) beat Columbia River 35-15.
Last meeting: Washougal 33, Mark Morris 19, Feb. 20, 2021
Game notes: Washougal sophomore QB Holden Bea has posted improving numbers each week, passing for 63 yards and no touchdowns, 171 yards and one touchdown and 257 yards and four touchdowns. Sam Evers caught five passes for 100 yards last week. Mark Morris’ Jaden Anderson rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns last week. Kellen Desbiens passed for 137 yards.
Prediction: Washougal 33, Mark Morris 20
Montesano vs. Castle Rock
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Castle Rock HS, 5180 Westside Hwy, Castle Rock
Broadcast info: Online stream on NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Montesano (2-0) beat Columbia-White Salmon 53-0; Castle Rock (1-1) was idle.
Last meeting: Montesano 47, Castle Rock 0, Sept. 15, 2017
Game notes: Montesano has outscored opponents 96-0 in two games this season. Castle Rock didn’t play last week after Elma withdrew late. Rockets QB Chance Naugle has passed for 326 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 162 yards and five touchdowns.
Prediction: Montesano 34, Castle Rock 13
King’s Way Christian vs. Elma
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Elma High School, 1011 W. Main St., Elma
Broadcast info: Online stream on NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: King’s Way Christian (0-2) lost to Bellevue Christian 32-0; Elma (1-0) was idle
Last meeting: Elma 34, King’s Way Christian 8, Sept. 6, 2019
Game notes: The youthful Knights continue on the rough part of their schedule. Elma is the third straight 1A opponent for King’s Way. In October, the Knights will play 2B opponents. Elma is returning to play after two weeks on COVID protocol.
Prediction: Elma 33, King’s Way Christian 6
Eatonville vs. La Center
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: La Center HS, 725 NE Highland Ave., La Center
Broadcast info: Online stream at La Center Football facebook page
Last week: Eatonville (3-0) beat Cascade Christian 41-6; La Center (2-1) lost to Kalama 36-28
Last meeting: Eatonville 23, La Center 20, Nov. 6, 2015
Game notes: Eatonville senior Kevin Wulff has passed for 730 yards and nine touchdowns. He has also rushed for 164 yards as the Cruisers have spread the carries around the roster. Reilly McIlraith (12 catches, 146 yards), Jakob Lucht (11-285), Job Kralik (10-248) are Wulff’s favorite targets. La Center senior Darren Cepeda has passed for 468 yards and five touchdowns. He has also rushed for 317 yards and five touchdowns. Levi Giles has 15 catches for 219 yards and three touchdowns. He also has two kickoff returns for touchdowns. Davari Grauer gave the Wildcats’ three kickoff return touchdowns in three weeks.
Prediction: Eatonville 27, La Center 14
Seton Catholic vs. Friday Harbor
When: 4:30 p.m. Friday
Where: King’s HS, 19303 Fremont Ave. North, Seattle
Broadcast info: None
Last week: Seton Catholic (1-2) lost to Tenino 78-26; Friday Harbor (2-1) beat LaConner 63-0.
Last meeting: First meeting
Game notes: Seton QB Joe Callerame has passed for 354 yards and six touchdowns. Lance Stuck has 11 catches for 237 yards and four touchdowns. Dax Clifton has 12 catches for 126 yards and three touchdowns. Friday Harbor opened the season with losses to South Whidbey (26-13) and Granite Falls (38-15).
Prediction: Seton Catholic 30, Friday Harbor 13
Stevenson vs. Toutle Lake
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Toutle Lake HS
Broadcast info: Online stream on NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Stevenson (1-2) lost to Toledo 47-12; Toutle Lake (2-1) beat Oakville 68-20.
Last meeting: Stevenson 39, Toutle Lake 6, March 18, 2021
Game notes: Two of Stevenson’s three wins last season came against Toutle Lake. Toutle Lake has played two games of 8-man football this season, including last week’s win over Oakville. Hunter Lee and Dylan Fraidenburg had four touchdowns each.
Prediction: Stevenson 27, Toutle Lake 13
Adna vs. Kalama
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Kalama HS
Broadcast info: None.
Last week: Adna (2-1) beat Morton/White Pass 38-6; Kalama (2-0) beat La Center 36-28.
Last meeting: Kalama 50, Adna 0, Feb. 27, 2021
Game notes: Adna opened the season with a 44-6 loss to Napavine. In two games, Kalama’s Jackson Esary has rushed for 253 yards and four touchdowns and passed for 420 yards and seven touchdowns.
Prediction: Kalama 48, Adna 6
Skyview vs. Coeur d’Alene
When: 4 p.m. Saturday
Where: Roos Field, Eastern Washington University, Cheney
Broadcast info: None.
Last week: Skyview (3-0) beat Sunnyside 38-35; Coeur d’Alene (2-1) beat North Creek 43-42
Last meeting: Coeur d’Alene 52, Skyview 14, Sept. 10, 2011
Game notes: Gabe Martin had rushed for 292 yards and two touchdowns for Skyview, and Jaydin Knapp has rushed for 223 yards and five TDs. QB Niko Arriola has passed for 332 yards and 6 TDs. Gunner Giulio had two TD runs for Coeur d’Alene last week, including the game-tying score in the final minute of regulation. The Vikings rallied for 28-14 down in the second half. Brayden Bengston had two TD passes. Wyatt Potter scored the go-ahead TD in overtime, then the Vikings had to stop North Creek on a two-point conversion.
Prediction: Skyview 27, Coeur d’Alene 20
Columbia-White Salmon vs. Fort Vancouver
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Fort Vancouver HS
Broadcast info: None.
Last week: Columbia-White Salmon (0-3) lost to Montesano 53-0; Fort Vancouver (0-2) lost to Lincoln 35-0
Last meeting: Columbia-White Salmon 39, Fort Vancouver 12, Feb. 27, 2021
Game notes: Columbia-White Salmon has not scored since a 52-20 loss to Goldendale in Week 1. QB Jace Greenwood has rushed for 203 yards and one touchdown and passed for 177 yards and one touchdown. Kaeleb Cvitkovich, Anthony Peake and Evan Mendez lead the Trappers.
Prediction: Columbia-White Salmon 27, Fort Vancouver 6
