Week 5 prep football preview capsules, plus predictions and livestream links
Fans of Hudson’s Bay and Columbia River were too impressed with our predictions last week. Turns out, those were the only two we got wrong. We went 14-2 last, moving our season total to 58-12 (82.9 percent).
So if we pick your favorite team to lose, mathematically, there is a 1 in 5 chance we could get it wrong. Actually, a little less.
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Here is the Week 5 lineup of games:
Skyview (4-0) vs. Heritage (0-4)
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver
Livestream: None.
Last week: Skyview beat Kamiak 42-6; Heritage lost to Battle Ground 55-0.
Last meeting: Skyview 51, Heritage 0 (2022).
Game notes: After tough games vs. Jesuit and Bothell, Skyview is moving through the quiet part of its schedule before facing Camas in two weeks. Heritage continues to seek its first touchdown scored on offense this season.
Prediction: Skyview 49, Heritage 0
Coeur d’Alene (3-2) vs. Union (1-3)
When: 4:30 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver
Livestream: None.
Last week: Coeur d’Alene lost to Woodinville 28-16; Union beat Prairie 27-13.
Last meeting: Union 40, Coeur d’Alene 20 (2022).
Game notes: Union went to Idaho last year and used its running attack to beat the Vikings. Now Coeur d’Alene comes west for a second straight week after losing to 4A No. 10 Woodinville. This is another of a non-league gauntlet for Union before league play opens in two weeks with Battle Ground.
Prediction: Coeur d’Alene 27, Union 20
Kamiak (0-4) vs. Camas (3-1)
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Doc Harris Stadium, Camas
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Kamiak lost to Skyview 42-6; Camas beat Kelso 35-23
Last meeting: Camas 56, Kamiak 8 (2022).
Game notes: This game will be the first opportunity for fans to see the new memorial tiles at Doc Harris Stadium for two former players who passed away in 2021, Troy Pace and Grayson Kennedy. The tiles were dedicated on Wednesday. Kamiak has been outscored by an average of 40-5 in four games this season.
Prediction: Camas 48, Kamiak 6
Mountain View (3-1) vs. Evergreen (3-1)
3A GREATER ST. HELENS LEAGUE GAME
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver
Livestream: None.
Last week: Mountain View beat Hanford 37-31; Evergreen lost to Glacier Peak 21-0.
Last meeting: Evergreen 20, Mountain View 14 (2022).
Game notes: This could be one of the best games of Week 5. And even though it is the league opener for both teams, the result could prove decisive in determining a league champion or playoff team. Evergreen got a thrilling win last season in this rivalry with a big defensive stop late. The Plainsmen will need more from their offense this week after getting shut out for the first time in seven years last week.
Prediction: Mountain View 28, Evergreen 21
Kamiak (0-4) vs. Camas (3-1)
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Doc Harris Stadium, Camas
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Kamiak lost to Skyview 42-6; Camas beat Kelso 35-23
Last meeting: Camas 56, Kamiak 8 (2022).
Game notes: This game will be the first opportunity for fans to see the new memorial tiles at Doc Harris Stadium for two former players who passed away in 2021, Troy Pace and Grayson Kennedy. The tiles were dedicated on Wednesday. Kamiak has been outscored by an average of 40-5 in four games this season.
Prediction: Camas 48, Kamiak 6
Kelso (1-3) vs. Prairie (0-4)
3A GREATER ST. HELENS LEAGUE GAME
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: District Stadium, Battle Ground High School
TV: Cable Ch. 28
Livestream: BGTV YouTube Channel.
Last week: Kelso to Camas 35-23; Prairie lost to Union 27-13.
Last meeting: Kelso 28, Prairie 20 (2022).
Game notes: Kelso might have played its best game of the season despite losing to Camas last week. Easton Marshall caught seven passes for 165 yards and one touchdown. Prairie is trying to avoid its first 0-5 start, in a non-COVID season, since 2016.
Prediction: Kelso 31, Prairie 13
Ridgefield (2-2, 1-1) vs. Washougal (3-1, 1-1)
2A GREATER ST. HELENS LEAGUE GAME
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Fishback Stadium, Washougal HS
Livestream: None
Last week: Ridgefield lost to Hudson’s Bay 28-24; Washougal beat Mark Morris 48-14
Last meeting: Washougal 34, Ridgefield 27 (2022).
Game notes: Cly Stephens had a big game last week, rushing for 163 yards and one touchdown. The Spudders’ ground attack may play a key role in keeping the ball away from Holden Bea and Washougal’s potent offense. Jayson Graham’s late interception for a touchdown led Washougal to a win at Ridgefield last season.
Prediction: Washougal 31, Ridgefield 24
Hockinson (1-3, 0-1) vs. Woodland (2-2, 1-1)
2A GREATER ST. HELENS LEAGUE GAME
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Beaver Stadium, Woodland High School
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Hockinson beat R.A. Long 30-22; Woodland lost to Columbia River 26-20
Last meeting: Woodland 29, Hockinson 27 (2022).
Game notes: Hockinson attempted 41 passes last week with no interceptions last week against R.A. Long, and that was pivotal in getting the Hawks their first win. Carter Cameron caught 12 passes for 112 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Elijah Andersen got held in check last week by Columbia River, so the Beavers will need other options to step up to keep defense off of Andersen.
Prediction: Woodland 36, Hockinson 14
Mark Morris (2-2, 1-1) vs. Hudson’s Bay (4-0, 2-0)
2A GREATER ST. HELENS LEAGUE GAME
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Kiggins Bowl, Discovery MS, Vancouver
Livestream: None.
Last week: Mark Morris lost to Washougal 48-14; Hudson’s Bay beat Ridgefield 28-24.
Last meeting: Mark Morris 50, Hudson’s Bay 13 (2022).
Game notes: Mark Morris has allowed just three total points in its two wins, but 91 in the Monarchs’ two losses. That’s important when the offense has averaged 14 points a game. The Monarchs will be charged with trying to slow down the potent running game of Hudson’s Bay, led by running backs Rafael and Aqeel Bauman. The Eagles need to make sure not to look past the Monarchs with Washougal and Woodland looming on the schedule.
Prediction: Hudson’s Bay 31, Mark Morris 12
Columbia River (1-3, 1-1) vs. R.A. Long (1-3, 0-2)
2A GREATER ST. HELENS LEAGUE GAME
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Longview Memorial Stadium, Longview
Livestream: N2 Media YouTube channel
Last week: Columbia River beat Woodland 26-20; R.A. Long lost to Hockinson 30-22.
Last meeting: Columbia River 28, R.A. Long 7 (2022).
Game notes: Columbia River got healthier last week and the Rapids showed that they can be a dangerous team in the 2A GSHL. Ethan Long threw for 288 yards. Chris Parkin was a workhorse on the ground, carrying the ball 22 times. R.A. Long came close to erasing a 30-0 halftime deficit last week at Hockinson and Nicholas Niday and Koynn Williamdyke sparked the comeback. The last time R.A. Long beat River was in 1978, then the two schools didn’t meet again until 1999. Since then, River has won the last 16 meetings.
Prediction: Columbia River 23, R.A. Long 13
Fort Vancouver (1-3, 0-1) vs. Castle Rock (1-3, 0-0)
TRICO LEAGUE GAME
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Rocket Stadium, Castle Rock High School
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Fort Vancouver lost to The Dalles 15-8; Castle Rock lost to Montesano 35-7
Last meeting: Castle Rock 47, Fort Vancouver 25 (2022).
Game notes: After a rough non-league campaign, the Rockets look to get on the right path to contend in the Trico League. Fort Vancouver’s offense has struggled to produce points in the past two weeks, scoring just eight. The Trappers took an 8-0 first quarter lead last week before falling to The Dalles. .
Prediction: Castle Rock 27, Fort Vancouver 6
Seton Catholic (4-0, 1-0) vs. Columbia-White Salmon (0-4, 0-1
TRICO LEAGUE GAME
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bruin Stadium, Columbia HS, White Salmon
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Seton Catholic beat Stevenson 59-0; Columbia-White Salmon lost to Elma 33-8
Last meeting: Seton Catholic 45, Columbia-White Salmon 21 (2022).
Game notes: Seton Catholic scored 59 points last week, the most for the Cougars since scoring 60 against Columbia-White Salmon in 2021. By contrast, the Bruins have scored just 34 total points all season. Kolten Gesser threw five touchdowns passes last week.
Prediction: Seton Catholic 45, Columbia-White Salmon 6.
King’s Way Christian (0-4, 0-1) vs. La Center (4-0, 0-0)
TRICO LEAGUE GAME
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: La Center Community Stadium, La Center HS
Livestream: La Center Athletics YouTube channel.
Last week: King’s Way Christian lost to Kalama 48-14; La Center beat Connell 41-28
Last meeting: La Center 46, King’s Way Christian 0 (2022).
Game notes: Houston Coyle has filled in very well since taking over at quarterback. He rushed for three touchdowns and passed for another last week at Connell. The defense also has played well, shutting down a Kalama team that put 48 on King’s Way Christian last week. Ryan Charlton rushed for 121 yards last week.
Prediction: La Center 48, King’s Way Christian 6
Kalama (2-2) vs. Stevenson (3-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Stevenson Stadium, Stevenson High School
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Kalama beat King’s Way Christian 48-14; Stevenson lost to Seton Catholic 59-0.
Last meeting: Kalama 30, Stevenson 20 (2022).
Game notes: The glow of Stevenson’s 3-0 start got dimmed quickly last week. Now the Bulldogs’ defense, which played so well in the opening three weeks, will be put to the test by Kalama, led by junior quarterback Aiden Brown, who passed for 203 yards and rushed for 142 last week.
Prediction: Kalama 34, Stevenson 14
Battle Ground (4-0) vs. Mt. Tahoma (2-2)
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Mt. Tahoma Stadium, Mt. Tahoma HS, Tacoma
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last week: Battle Ground beat Heritage 55-0; Mt. Tahoma beat Lincoln 24-20.
Last meeting: Mount Tahoma 54, Battle Ground 41 (2022).
Game notes: Battle Ground has four lopsided wins, the last two over a pair of winless opponents. This one will be a bigger test for the Tigers. Mount Tahoma is 2-2, but the Thunderbirds have won back-to-back games after opening with a 24-21 loss to North Kitsap, the No. 7 Class 2A team and 35-28 loss to Eastlake, the No. 7 4A team.
Prediction: Battle Ground 30, Mount Tahoma 27
