Week 2 prep football previews, livestream links and predictions
The Columbian went 12-7 in Week 1 predictions or .631.
Like some of our local teams, that was a bumpy Week 1 of predictions.
Hoping to do better in Week 2.
Evergreen Public Schools planned to broadcast last week’s football games at McKenzie Stadium. But last-minute staffing issue forced EPS sports to cancel. EPS Sports will return to broadcasting Friday football on Sept. 16 with a doubleheader of Evergreen vs. Kentlake (4:30 p.m.) and Mountain View vs. Union (7 p.m.).
After launching its broadcast schedule on Sept. 16, EPS Sports will not broadcast football games from McKenzie Stadium every Friday this fall. The only other days EPS Sports has football on its schedule is Thursday, Oct. 13 and Friday, Oct. 28.
Fort Vancouver (0-1) vs. Hoquiam (0-1)
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Where: Olympic Stadium, Hoquiam
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Fort Vancouver lost to Vashon Island 21-18; Hoquiam lost to Aberdeen 40-0.
Last meeting: Hoquiam 33, Fort Vancouver 24, Nov. 5, 2021
Game notes: Last year’s loss to Hoquiam was one of Fort’s most competitive games of the season. Fort’s Kaeleb Cvitkovich passed for 227 yards and three touchdowns last week. He also rushed for 61 yards. Evan Mendez caught 13 passes for 158 yards and one touchdown. Hoquiam was outgained 426-50 in its loss to Aberdeen last week.
Prediction: Fort Vancouver 20, Hoquiam 12
Ridgefield (0-1) vs. Mountain View (0-1)
When: 4:30 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Ridgefield lost to W.F. West 38-28; Mountain View lost to Nooksack Valley 15-14.
Last meeting: First meeting
Game notes: Ridgefield’s defense struggled against a running quarterback last week as WF West’s Gavin Fugate rushed for 141 yards and passed for 166. The Spudders will get a similar challenge from Mountain View’s Mitch Johnson, who rushed for 89 and passed for 99 last week. The Thunder defense had trouble getting Nooksack Valley’s run-heavy offense off the field and the Pioneers ground up clock-eating drives and shortened the game. Standout safety and receiver Kyle Chen left last week’s game in the second quarter with an injury and did not return.
Prediction: Mountain View 34, Ridgefield 21
Glacier Peak (1-0) vs. Camas (0-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Doc Harris Stadium, Camas
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Glacier Peak beat Snohomish 42-13; Camas lost to Yelm 44-14.
Last meeting: FIrst meeting
Game notes: After facing one of the best 3A teams in the state, Camas gets another challenge in a talented 4A team in Glacier Peak. The Grizzlies outgained Snohomish 328-28 in total yards, rushing for 212 behind a big offensive line. Glacier Peak also have two Division-I commits in receiver Trey Leckner (Washington State) and tight end Cooper Jensen (Oregon State). The Papermakers hung tough with Yelm into the third quarter with a 14-14 score before the Tornados ran away. Reid Tennant had a TD run for Camas, and Trenton Swanson caught a TD pass from Taylor Ioane.
Prediction: Glacier Peak 28, Camas 17
Yelm (1-0) vs. Union (0-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Yelm beat Camas 44-14; Union lost to Eastlake 35-32
Last meeting: First meeting
Game notes: After giving up two long touchdown drives to Camas, Yelm’s defense held the Papermakers to just 68 yards after Camas tied the game 14-14 early in the third quarter. The offense was led by RB Brayden Platt, who rushed for three touchdowns as Yelm pulled away. Portland State commit Kyler Ronquillo had a 48-yard TD catch. Union had its chance at a Week 1 win over Eastlake stuffed at the 1-yard line as time expired. QB Tyson Fuehrer passed for 279 yards, Cody Zehner rushed for 135 yards and AJ Attaran caught 11 passes for 130 yards. Union outgained Eastlake 427-249. But Union gave up two safeties and was flagged for seven personal foul penalties, helping even the scales.
Prediction: Yelm 35, Union 24
Battle Ground (0-1) vs. Centralia (0-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Tiger Stadium, Centralia
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Battle Ground lost to Mark Morris 41-25; Centralia lost to Elma 20-7.
Last meeting: Battle Ground 32, Centralia 19, Nov. 5, 2004
Game notes: Battle Ground trailed Mark Morris 19-18 early in the third quarter before yielding three straight touchdowns to the Monarchs. QB Kameron Spencer passed for 219 yards and three touchdowns. Gabe Seymour rushed for 79 yards, but the Tigers struggled to get their passing game going and finished with 136 total yards.
Prediction: Battle Ground 29, Centralia 16
Evergreen (1-0) vs. Hockinson (1-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Hockinson HS, Hockinson
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Evergreen beat Eisenhower 27-13; Hockinson beat La Center 19-14.
Last meeting: First meeting
Game notes: Evergreen won its opener despite missing four starters. The Plainsmen hope to have more players back for Week 2, but they got several players involved in Week 1. Jayden Crace and Khalil Osborn split time at quarterback. Osborn threw two TD passes, and Crace had one. LaDaimien McCord had an interception return for a touchdown and a TD reception. Hockinson got off to a slow start last week before rallying for three third-quarter touchdowns. QB Jarod Oldham passed for 159 yards and rushed for 53. But the defense pitched a shutout in the second half to secure the win.
Prediction: Evergreen 28, Hockinson 24
Hudson’s Bay (1-0) vs. Prairie (1-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: District Stadium, Battle Ground HS, Battle Ground
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Prairie beat Auburn 26-0; Hudson’s Bay beat Heritage 53-6.
Last meeting: Prairie 44, Hudson’s Bay 14, Oct. 18, 2019.
Game notes: Mateo Varona shines for Bay in the opener, returning an interception 52 yards for a score and adding a 61-yard touchdown run. But Bay got contributions from all over the roster, scoring touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams. Prairie quarterback Braeden Slamp threw two touchdown passes last week, and his 50-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter provided the Falcons with their winning margin. Alex Ford also scored a touchdown.
Prediction: Hudson’s Bay 28, Prairie 26
Heritage (0-1) vs. Stadium (0-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Mount Tahoma HS, Tacoma
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Heritage lost to Hudson’s Bay 53-6; Stadium lost to Cedarcrest 14-7 in OT.
Last meeting: Heritage 26, Stadium 6, Sept. 12, 2003.
Game notes: Evan Buckman’s 53-yard touchdown run was a bright spot in an otherwise frustrating Week 1 for the Heritage. Outside of the touchdown, the Timberwolves gained just 23 net yards rushing and 95 yards of total offense. Stadium was tied 7-7 with Cedarcrest at halftime last week and neither team could score in the second half. The Wolves scored a touchdown in overtime to win.
Prediction: Stadium 35, Heritage 13
Kelso (1-0) vs. Capital (0-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Ingersoll Stadium, Olympia HS, Olympia
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Kelso beat Timberline 23-7; Capital lost to White River 21-20, OT
Last meeting: Kelso 42, Capital 27, Sept. 8, 2000.
Game notes: Kelso’s defense paved the way to a Week 1 win, scoring two touchdowns and a safety. The Hilanders also held Timberlilne to 107 net yards of offense and one net yard rushing. Connor Noah rushed for 144 yards, but sophomore quarterback Tucker Amrine only passed for three years. Capital played a tight back-and-forth battle at White River that was tied 14-14 at the end of regulation. After White River scored in overtime to go up 24-21, Angus Hubbard completed a 24-yard yard touchdown pass to Nolan Lahn to get the Cougars within one point. Capital originally came out to kick the PAT, but called a timeout. After the timeout, the Cougars decided to go for two and the win. White River broke up the pass attempt for the win.
Prediction: Kelso 21, Capital 14
Astoria, Ore. (0-1) vs. Mark Morris (1-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Longview Memorial Stadium, Longview
What: Non-league game
Livestream: N2 Media (subscription required)
Last week: Astoria lost to Banks 28-0; Mark Morris beat Battle Ground 41-25.
Last meeting: No meetings since 1989..
Game notes: Astoria’s Luke Cummings rushed for 57 yards on 29 carries in a Week 1 loss to Banks. Mark Morris quarterback Kellen Desbiens completed 12 of 15 passes for 153 yards last week. Deacon Dietz rushed for 116 yards, 71 coming on a first-quarter touchdown run. The Monarchs defense held Battle Ground to 60 yards rushing.
Prediction: Mark Morris 41, Astoria 14
R.A. Long (0-1) vs. Franklin Pierce (1-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Franklin Pierce HS, Parkland
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: R.A. Long lost to Castle Rock 12-9; Franklin Pierce beat Chief Sealth 28-14.
Last meeting: R.A. Long 21, Franklin Pierce 20, Sept. 3, 2021.
Game notes: R.A. Long quarterback Shaun Mize passed for 200 yards last week, but the Lumberjacks struggled to run the ball, showing its lack of experience on the offensive line. TreMayne Jenkins caught five passes for 108 yards. Franklin Pierce scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to beat Chief Sealth. The Cardinals rushed for 342 yards, attempting only two passes.
Prediction: Franklin Pierce 21, R.A. Long 13
Toppenish (0-1) vs. Washougal (1-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Fishback Stadium, Washougal HS, Washougal
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Toppenish lost to Royal 34-6; Washougal beat River Ridge 33-32 in OT
Last meeting: No meetings since 1989.
Game notes: Toppenish opened with perennial 1A state power Royal last week. Quarterback Joshua Perez led the Wildcats with 87 yards passing and one touchdown. Washougal QB Holden Bea passed for 278 yards last week, spreading the ball around to five different receivers. But the Panthers only rushed for 29 yards.
Prediction: Washougal 28, Toppenish 23
La Center (0-1) vs. Woodland (1-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Beaver Stadium, Woodland HS, Woodland
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: La Center lost to Hockinson 19-14; Woodland beat Kalama 22-0.
Last meeting: La Center 52, Woodland 21, Sept. 10, 2021.
Game notes: La Center’s rushing game was solid with Jalen Ward gaining 85 yards, Tru Feldman with 81 yards and Levi Giles with 59 yards. But Feldman only passed for 57 yards on 7-of-18 passing. The defense kept Hockinson scoreless in the first half. Woodland held Kalama to 133 net yards of offense, with 128 of those yards coming on three pass plays of 42 yards or more. Sophomore Elijah Andersen rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns. QB Brett Martynowicz passed for 122 yards.
Prediction: La Center 27, Woodland 20
Kalama (0-1) vs. Castle Rock (1-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Castle Rock HS, Castle Rock
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Kalama lost to Woodland 22-0; Castle Rock beat R.A. Long 12-9.
Last meeting: Kalama 28, Castle Rock 0, Oct. 30 ,2015.
Game notes: Kalama’s offense struggled in its opener against Woodland, managing only 133 yards of net offense with 128 of those yards coming on three pass plays of 42 yards or more. Struggles on the offensive line meant quarterback Aiden Brown had to scramble to make plays, often picking low snaps off the turf. Castle Rock quarterback Stephen Ibsen rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns. The Rockets defense stifled R.A. Long’s running game.
Prediction: Castle Rock 20, Kalama 13
Columbia-White Salmon (0-1) vs. Stevenson (0-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Stevenson HS, Stevenson
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Columbia-White Salmon lost to Goldendale 25-8; Stevenson lost to King’s Way Christian 39-6.
Last meeting: Stevenson 6, Columbia-White Salmon 0, Sept. 10, 2021
Game notes: Columbia-White Salmon managed only 144 yards of offense last week against Goldendale. Wesley White rushed for 38 and passed for 54 on 4-of-21-passing. The game will likely be decided on the ground as high winds are forecasted for Friday in the gorge. That could be good news for Stevenson, which gave up several big pass plays against King’s Way. The bright spot for the Bulldogs was a 60-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
Prediction: Columbia-White Salmon 19, Stevenson 13
King’s Way Christian (1-0) vs. Ilwaco (0-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Ilwaco HS, Ilwaco
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: King’s Way Christian beat Stevenson 39-6; Ilwaco lost to Morton-White Pass 44-8
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: Junior quarterback Brayden Schiefer had a big game in Week 1, passing for 458 yards on 21-of-30 passing and five touchdowns. Jamison Duke had five catches for 133 yards. Will Bump had two catches for 133 yards and Matthew Belefski had three catches for 91 yards. The defense did not allow Stevenson to score. Ilwaco passed on a forfeit win vs. North Beach to play Morton/White Pass. The youthful Fishermen committed six turnovers, two resulting in touchdowns. Ilwaco QB Kyle Morris rushed for 54 yards and threw for 43.
Prediction: King’s Way Christian 34, Ilwaco 6
Goldendale (1-0) vs. Seton Catholic (0-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Seton Catholic HS, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Goldendale beat Columbia-White Salmon 25-8; Seton Catholic lost to Rochester 9-8.
Last meeting: Seton Catholic 36, Goldendale 28, March 13, 2021
Game notes: Kade Bomberger passed for 156 yards and one touchdown last week. Seth Lucatero rushed 23 times for 128 yards. The Timberwolves held Columbia-White Salmon to 144 yards of offense. Seton Catholic had a potential game-winning field goal blocked on the final play in its loss to Rochester. Quarterback Joe Callerame passed for 190 yards on 21-of-35 passing with two interceptions. Ryker Ruelas caught seven passes for 106 yards. The Cougars only rushed for 33 yards.
Prediction: Seton Catholic 27, Goldendale 20
Skyview (0-1) vs. Columbia River (1-0)
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Kiggins Bowl, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Skyview lost to Jesuit 24-21; Columbia River beat Foss 34-6.
Last meeting: Skyview 27, Columbia River 0, Sept. 4, 2021.
Game notes: Skyview quarterback Jake Kennedy passed for 228 yards and three touchdowns last week against Jesuit. He also rushed for 68 yards. But all other Storm rushers gained a total of 32 yards. Meanwhile, the Storm gave up 338 rushing yards to Jesuit. Gavin Packer caught seven passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Adam Watts completed 11 of his first 12 passes for 163 yards through three quarters last week against Foss. Watts, Nicholas Ianello, Julian Morales and Levi Hongel each had touchdown runs.
Prediction: Skyview 34, Columbia River 13
