Week 4 prep football preview capsules, predictions and livestream links
The picks keep improving after a 14-3 week in Week 3. That moves our season total to 40-14 (74.1 percent),
Here are preview caps for Week 4 with predictions and links to livestreams (don’t get caught getting scammed; these have all been validated).
Ridgefield (2-1, 1-0) vs. Hudson’s Bay (2-1, 1-0)
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Kiggins Bowl, Vancouver
What: 2A Greater St. Helens League
Livestream: None.
Last week: Ridgefield beat Hockinson 26-21; Hudson’s Bay beat R.A. Long 61-42.
Last meeting: Ridgefield 42, Hudson’s Bay 7, Sept. 24, 2021
Game notes: Ridgefield went more run-first in its win over Hockinson. Rocco Wright rushed for 159 yards on 30 carries. Logan DeBeaumont became the starting quarterback and passed for 153. Landon Kelsey had five catches for 105 yards. Bay’s two wins came against teams that struggled to run the ball. But the Eagles were routed by Prairie which could run the ball. Bay’s Mateo Varona has rushed for 384 yards and five touchdowns. But the Eagles’ passing game has struggled.
Prediction: Ridgefield 41, Hudson’s Bay 7
Battle Ground (1-2) vs. Heritage (0-3)
When: 4:30 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Battle Ground lost to Prairie 42-14; Heritage lost to East Valley-Yakima 48-7
Last meeting: Heritage 27, Battle Ground 10, Oct. 15, 2021
Game notes: Battle Ground’s Kameron Spencer has been the spark plug for the Tigers’ attack, passing for 637 yards and seven touchdowns and rushing for 135 yards. Heritage has won the last two meetings with Battle Ground. But the Timberwolves are very young and inexperienced this season. The Timberwolves have scored just 13 points in three games.
Prediction: Battle Ground 35, Heritage 6
Evergreen (3-0) vs. Foss (1-2)
When: 4:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Lincoln Bowl, Tacoma
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Evergreen beat Kentlake 42-9; Foss beat Foster 25-18
Last meeting: Evergreen 63, Foss 28, Sept. 18, 1998
Game notes: Evergreen is 3-0 for the first time since 2004. The Plainsmen have tried to get many players involved. Quarterback Jayden Crace has passed for 393 yards on 28-of-38 passing. Jonathan Landry returned two punts for 40 or more yards last week, including one for a touchdown. Foss is playing an independent schedule and got its first win over 2A Foster 25-18. The Falcons have athletes, but lack depth and size.
Prediction: Evergreen 48, Foss 6
Kamiak (1-2) vs. Skyview (2-1)
When: 5 p.m. Friday
Where: Kiggins Bowl, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
TV: Cable Ch. 28
Livestream: Vancouver Public Schools YouTube channel.
Last week: Kamiak lost to Monroe 44-14; Skyview beat Bothell 28-10
Last meeting: Skyview 28, Kamiak 7, Nov. 6, 2021
Game notes: This is a rematch of the Week 10 playoff last season. But Kamiak does not appear to be as strong as last year’s squad, as evident by its 30-point loss to 3A Monroe. Meanwhile, Skyview is coming off an impressive win over Bothell. The Storm kept Bothell scoreless until the fourth quarter, building a 28-0 lead. LB Jalen Salavea recovered two fumbles, returning one for a touchdown. QB Jake Kennedy has passed for 600 yards and eight touchdowns.
Prediction: Skyview 35, Kamiak 14
Prairie (3-0) vs. Union (0-3)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Prairie beat Battle Ground 42-14; Union lost to Mountain View 62-35
Last meeting: Union 59, Prairie 0, Oct. 23, 2009
Game notes: Prairie’s Week 1 win over Auburn is looking more impressive after the Trojans won the next two weeks. Union poses the biggest test for the Falcons to date. RB Alex Ford has rushed for 441 yards and seven touchdowns. Mountain View used the deep pass to beat Union. If Prairie is able to establish the rush, the Falcons might be able to do the same. Union QB Tyson Fuehrer has passed for 593 yards and five touchdowns. Last week, he rushed for 50 yards and two TDs. AJ Attaran has 17 catches for 286 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Union 38, Prairie 26
Mountain View (2-1) vs. Hanford (0-3)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Hanford HS, Richland
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Mountain View beat Union 62-35; Hanford lost to Richland 21-14 OT.
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: After scuffling for two weeks, Mountain View’s offense had a breakout game last week. QB Mitch Johnson has passed for 641 yards and nine touchdowns and rushed for 204 yards. RB Porter Drake has rushed for 209 yards. Aiden Nicholson, Jacob Martin and Kyle Chen are Johnson’s top targets. Hanford was routed by Chiawana 48-0, but played competitive games against Hermiston and Richland.
Prediction: Mountain View 34, Hanford 19
Kelso (2-1) vs. Camas (0-3)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Doc Harris Stadium, Camas
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Kelso lost to Tumwater 38-19; Camas lost to Lincoln 38-28
Last meeting: Camas 40, Kelso 32, March 19, 2021
Game notes: Kelso has leaned heavily on its defense and running game in the opening weeks. Conner Noah had rushed for 298 yards. Sophomore QB Tucker Amrine passed for 277 of his 311 yards in a Week 2 win against Capital. Camas QB Taylor Ioane leads the region in passing with 792 yards and eight touchdowns. Trenton Swanson has 22 catches for 344 yards and five touchdowns. But the defense has allowed foes to score 35 points or more in every game this season.
Prediction: Camas 42, Kelso 20
Hockinson (1-2, 0-1) vs. R.A. Long (0-3, 0-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Longview Memorial Stadium, Longview
What: 2A Greater St. Helens League game
Livestream: N2 Media (subscription required)
Last week: Hockinson lost to Evergreen 26-21; R.A. Long lost to Hudson’s Bay 62-41.
Last meeting: Hockinson 65, R.A. Long 13, Sept. 24, 2021
Game notes: Hockinson is looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses. The Hawks have been relying heavily on QB Jarod Oldham, who has passed for 675 yards and six touchdowns. But four interceptions last week hurt their chances against Ridgefield. The Hawks will look to improve their run game this week. R.A. Long has been susceptible to the run. The Lumberjacks throw the ball on the majority of snaps. The offense has been able to move the ball, but not well enough to keep up with lapses on defense.
Prediction: Hockinson 40, R.A. Long 13
Columbia River (1-2, 0-1) vs. Woodland (1-2, 0-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Beaver Stadium, Woodland HS
What: 2A Greater St. Helens League game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Columbia River lost to Mark Morris 33-31; Woodland lost to Washougal 41-9
Last meeting: Columbia River 16, Woodland 7, Sept. 24, 2021
Game notes: QB Adam Watts was the do-everything player for River last week, passing for 301 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns and even had a 45-yard reception. The Rapids would like to get more players involved this week. After a Week 1 win at Kalama, Woodland has been overmatched in games against La Center and Washougal. Sophomore Elijah Andersen has rushed for 250 yards and two touchdowns.
Prediction: Columbia River 33, Woodland 13
Mark Morris (3-0, 1-0) vs. Washougal (2-1, 1-0)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Fishback Stadium, Washougal HS, Washougal
What: 2A Greater St. Helens League game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Mark Morris beat Columbia River 33-31; Washougal beat Woodland 41-9
Last meeting: Mark Morris 21, Washougal 13, Sept. 24, 2021
Game notes: Mark Morris grounded out 380 rushing yards last week against River, with Deacon Dietz leading the way with 241 yards. But QB Kellen Desbiens also passed for 108 yards. Langston Bartell had five catches for 53 yards. Washougal’s Liam Atkin finally had a productive day running the ball, rushing for 139 yards and two touchdowns last week. The Panthers will need more of that to keep the Monarchs from eating up time of possession and wearing down the Panthers’ defense. Holden Bea leads the region in passing, throwing for 854 yards and nine touchdowns. Sam Evers has been Bea’s top target with 16 catches for 303 yards and six touchdowns.
Prediction: Mark Morris 34, Washougal 28
Seton Catholic (2-1) vs. Stevenson (1-2)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Stevenson HS, Stevenson
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Seton Catholic beat Life Christian 46-15; Stevenson lost to Fort Vancouver 29-27
Last meeting: Stevenson 21, Seton Catholic 14, Oct. 4, 2019
Game notes: Seton Catholic freshman QB Kolton Gesser has played very well since coming in for an injured Joe Callerame in Week 2. Last week, Gesser was 14 for 17 for 194 yards and four touchdowns. Ryker Ruelas has been the top receiver. But the defense has been the big strength for the Cougars, allowing the offense to build big leads. Stevenson’s offense finally got going, after managing just one touchdown in the first two weeks. QB Kacen Bach threw for 297 yards and rushed for 70 yards. He also threw four interceptions. Joseph Jenkins had eight catches for 116 yards.
Prediction: Seton Catholic 27, Stevenson 13
Castle Rock (3-0) vs. Montesano (2-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Montesano HS, Montesano
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Castle Rock beat Elma 28-18; Montesano beat Columbia-White Salmon 56-0.
Last meeting: Montesano 38, Castle Rock 22, Sept. 24, 2021
Game notes: Castle Rock QB Stephen Ibsen passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another in the win against Elma. The Rockets pounded out 207 rushing yards, while holding Elma to -16 net rushing yards. After a Week 1 loss to 2A Black Hills, Montesano has outscored its next two opponents 86-0.
Prediction: Montesano 36, Castle Rock 13
Elma (1-2) vs. Columbia-White Salmon (0-3)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Columbia HS, White Salmon
What: Non-league game
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Elma lost to Castle Rock 28-18; Columbia-White Salmon lost to Montesano 56-0
Last meeting: Elma 35, Columbia-White Salmon 34, Sept. 8, 2017
Game notes: After being held to -16 net rushing yards against Castle Rock, the Eagles leaned heavily on its passing game last week. Columbia-White Salmon’s offense has scuffled all season. The Bruins have not scored since scoring late in a 25-8 loss to Goldendale in Week 1.
Prediction: Elma 33, Columbia-White Salmon 6
St. Helens, Ore. (1-3) vs. Fort Vancouver (1-2)
When: 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Kiggins Bowl, Vancouver
What: Non-league game
TV: Cable Ch. 28
Livestream: Vancouver Public Schools YouTube channel.
Last week: St. Helens lost to Hillsboro (Ore.) 68-29; Fort Vancouver beat Stevenson 29-27
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: This is St. Helens’ fifth game of the season. The Lions beat La Salle 37-0 on Sept. 2, but have been routed in the past two weeks by Woodburn (35-6) and Hillsboro. Both Woodburn and Hillsboro used the run to beat St. Helens. Now, the Lions will have to deal with the pass-heavy Trappers. QB Kaeleb Cvitkovich has passed for 739 yards and 10 touchdowns. Evan Mendez is the region’s top receiver with 29 catches for 540 yards and seven touchdowns. The Trappers are aiming to win back-to-back games for the first time since 2010.
Prediction: St. Helens 29, Fort Vancouver 26
Connell (0-3) vs. La Center (2-1)
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: La Center Community Stadium, La Center HS, La Center
What: Non-league game
Livestream: None.
Last week: Connell lost to Bonners Ferry (ID) 14-6; La Center beat Kalama 49-24
Last meeting: Connell 17, La Center 7, Nov. 16, 2019
Game notes: Don’t be fooled by Connell’s 0-3 mark. The Eagles have played a tough early season schedule that included 2A Othello and a very strong Nooksack Valley team and an unbeaten Bonners Ferry team of Idaho. La Center worked to improve its passing game last week against Kalama. Sophomore QB Tru Feldman responded with 279 yards passing and three touchdowns. Levi Giles has 14 catches for 183 yards this season. But the Wildcats also hope to run the ball behind a solid offensive line. Jalen Ward has rushed for 282 yards and five TDs. Feldman has rushed for 148.
Prediction: La Center 20, Connell 13
