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Scouting theMid-Columbia

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On the coverMatt Hadley is

the Big Kahuna ofConnell footballand already hashad one of thefinest careers instate history.

The BYU-boundrunning back andsafety ownsnumerous Eaglesrecords and willset the bar prettyhigh at the end ofhis senior season. | 12-13

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CBBN 4A2010 REPLAY

Coach: Mike Neidhold (4th year, 21-10).Last league title: 2008.Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Fran Rish Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTColter Quick QB Sr. 6-3 185Cameron Simpson RB Jr. 5-9 175B.K. Robinson RB Sr. 6-1 190Patrick Robinson WR Sr. 6-3 175Ellijah Gardaya WR Sr. 5-8 170Jarett Wolf TE Sr. 5-11 205Derek Matheson C Jr. 5-10 228Kaehlin Laville G Jr. 6-3 230Dennis Christensen G Sr. 6-4 270Clayton Simundson T Jr. 6-3 235Mitch Lauterbach T Sr. 6-0 200Q Taychak K Sr. 5-10 145DEFENSE POS YR HT WTB.K. Robinson DE Sr. 6-1 190Jarett Wolf DT Sr. 5-11 205Dennis Christensen DT Sr. 6-4 270Mitch Lauterbach DE Sr. 6-0 200Sawyer Powell LB Sr. 6-2 205Tory Weitz LB Sr. 6-3 175Cameron Simpson LB Jr. 5-9 175Deric Samples DB Jr. 6-0 150Connor Egbert DB Sr. 5-8 160Ellijah Gardaya DB Sr. 5-8 170Mason Baird DB Jr. 5-9 165Joe Payne P Sr. 5-11 175

RICHLANDBOMBERS

Others to watch: WR/DB Connor Qualheim, Sr.(5-10, 160); QB Gibson McGeorge, So. (5-10, 160);QB Zack Whitby, So. (5-9, 175); RB/LB MattChalmers, Jr. (5-11, 209); RB/LB Hayden Whitby,So. (5-9, 180); TE/LB Ethan Whitby, Sr. (6-0, 210);OL/DL Tyler Jackson, Jr. (6-0, 260); OL/DL MichaelVan Gorkum, Jr. (5-11, 240); OL/DL Devon Krumm,Sr. (6-3, 230); OL/DL Will Fisher, Fr. (6-4, 230);WR/LB Brock Whitby, So. (6-2, 170); TE/DLMitchell Campbell, Jr. (6-1, 190); TE/LB ElijahMorris, So. (6-2, 185).

Quick hits◗ QB Quick will benefit from the tutelage of TomMoore and a year of off-season work.◗ K Kevin Garza will miss the season after surgeryon his stomach 2 days into fall camp. But QTaychak, who filled in admirably for Garza lastseason, can put a charge into the ball.◗ QB Zack Whitby is one of four Whitby familymembers to join the Bombers this year after trans-ferring from Pasco. Zack was the Bulldogs’ leadingpasser as a freshman with 1,541 yards and 14 TDs. ◗ He may not have the prettiest style, but RBRobinson led CBBN 4A with 8.1 yards per carrylast season. “He runs like a bucket of bolts, but hemade some spectacular runs,” Neidhold said.

OutlookThe Bombers lost some bodies on the line, but

they have valuable returners at the skill positions.They’ll contend for the CBBN 4A title.

Coach: Scott Devereaux (8th year, 44-26).Last league title: 2009.Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: Apple Bowl.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTChris Woodard QB Sr. 5-10 165Isaiah Brandt-Sims RB So. 5-11 175Blake Aguilar RB So. 5-7 155Connor Black WR Sr. 6=3 185Kyle Keeler WR Sr. 6-1 185Colton Frazier TE Sr. 6-2 185Mitchell Marboe C Sr. 6-0 260Jakob Stoll G So. 6-2 240Nick Sells G Jr. 6-0 195Cody O’Connell T Jr. 6-8 325Cass McKay T Sr. 6-4 235Brock Fuller K Sr. 5-11 160DEFENSE POS YR HT WTMitchell Marboe DT Sr. 6-0 260Cody O’Connell NG Jr. 6-8 325Jakob Stoll DT So. 6-2 240John Campbell LB Sr. 5-10 170Nick Sells LB Jr. 6-0 195Colton Frazier LB Sr. 6-2 185Drew Holmberg LB Jr. 6-0 180Chris Woodard DB Sr. 5-10 165Eric Carlson DB Sr. 5-11 160Austin Burnett DB Sr. 5-7 160Tyler Mooney DB Jr. 5-10 160Chris Woodard P Sr. 5-10 165

WENATCHEEPANTHERS

Others to watch: DB Carson Grater, Jr. (5-10,160); QB Dillon Sugg, So. (6-2, 180); DB CollinDeLong, Sr. (5-10, 165); DB Tyler Lyon, Jr. (5-9,165); LB Jake Scroggie, Sr. (5-10, 170); DL ChrisGarrett, So. (5-8, 155); LB Kyle West, Jr. (6-0, 185);OL Sam Barnwell, So. (6-3, 200); OL Aidan Maher,So. (5-11, 190); OL Jordan Johnson, Sr. (5-11, 245).

Quick hits◗ Devereaux has several sophs who will see play-ing time this year. He doesn’t see this as a problem.Wenatchee’s freshman team finished 9-1 in 2010.◗ RB Brandt-Sims, the 100- and 200-meter 4Astate champ as a freshman, could create someexcitement. “He’s a little inexperienced, but it’shard to argue with that speed,” said Devereaux.◗ WR Black has been drawing some D-I looksfrom Idaho and EWU. His 7 TDs led the team lastyear and tied for sixth in the CBBN 4A.◗ Woodard was all-CBBN punter as a soph andstarted at CB last year. This year, he’ll play QB. “Hejust doesn’t make errors,” said Devereaux. “He’sone of the headiest kids I’ve ever coached.”◗ Sells was impressive enough as a sophomore tostart 7 games for a veteran LB crew. Look for himto contend for all-CBBN honors.

OutlookYes, they have mad speed at WR, but the

Panthers remain a running team. With Marboe andO’Connell anchoring the OL, Aguilar should be ableto find plenty of holes in the defense.

SAVE THE DATEAll times 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted

TodayChiawana at Hanford (NL), Fran Rish; Davis at

Eastmont (NL), Eastmont HS; Richland at Pasco(NL), Edgar Brown; Hermiston at Walla Walla (NL),Borleske Stadium; Southridge at Wenatchee (NL),Apple Bowl; Rainier Beach at Eisenhower (NL),Zaepfel Stadium, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3 Moses Lake vs. Coeur d’Alene (NL), Emerald City

Kickoff Classic, Qwest Field, 5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9 Pasco at Chiawana (NL), Edgar Brown; Sunnyside

at Davis (NL), Zaepfel Stadium; Moses Lake atKamiakin (NL), Lampson; Hanford at Richland (NL),Fran Rish; Eastmont at Wenatchee (NL), Apple Bowl;Walla Walla at Southridge (NL), Lampson, 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 16 Chiawana at Eisenhower, Zaepfel Stadium; Davis

at Moses Lake, Moses Lake HS; Evergreen atRichland (NL), Fran Rish; Wenatchee at Walla Walla,Borleske Stadium.

Friday, Sept. 23 Walla Walla at Chiawana, Edgar Brown; Richland at

Davis, Zaepfel Stadium; Moses Lake at Wenatchee,Apple Bowl; Eisenhower at Evergreen (NL), McKenzieStadium.

Friday, Sept. 30 Chiawana at Richland, Fran Rish; Davis at Walla

Walla, Borleske Stadium; Hermiston at Moses Lake(NL), Lions Field; Wenatchee at Eisenhower, Zaepfel.

Friday, Oct. 7Moses Lake at Chiawana, Edgar Brown;

Eisenhower at Davis, Zaepfel Stadium; Richland atWenatchee, Apple Bowl.

Friday, Oct. 14 Davis at Chiawana, Edgar Brown; Moses Lake at

Eisenhower, Zaepfel Stadium; Richland at WallaWalla, Borleske Stadium; Lake City (Idaho) atWenatchee (NL), Apple Bowl.

Friday, Oct. 21 Wenatchee at Davis, Zaepfel Stadium; Walla

Walla at Moses Lake, Lions Field; Eisenhower atRichland, Fran Rish.

Friday, Oct. 28Wenatchee at Chiawana, Edgar Brown; Davis at

Hermiston (NL), Bulldog Stadium; Moses Lake atRichland, Fran Rish; Walla Walla at Eisenhower,Zaepfel Stadium;

Nov. 4-5 CBBN/GSL Crossover games

Div. OverallChiawana ..................................6-0 10-1Richland ......................................5-1 9-2Wenatchee ................................3-3 5-5Davis ..........................................3-3 6-4Moses Lake ................................2-4 3-7Eisenhower ................................1-5 4-5Walla Walla ..................................1-5 2-7

REGIONAL PLAYOFFSChiawana 35, Central Valley 7Ferris 48, Wenatchee 3Richland 21, Gonzaga Prep 7

STATE PLAYOFFSFirst round

Ferris 33, Richland 17Chiawana 30, Newport 10

QuarterfinalsFerris 13, Chiawana 7

Returning all-league playersFirst team offense

RB — Jordan Downing, sr., Chiawana. WR —Miquiyah Zamora, sr., Chiawana; Cooper Kupp, sr.,Davis; Moe Handcox, sr., Walla Walla.

First team defenseLB — Jordan Downing, sr., Chiawana. DB —

Miquiyah Zamora, sr., Chiawana. First team special teams

KR/PR — Miquiyah Zamora, sr., Chiawana. MVP — Jordan Downing, Chiawana.

Second team offenseQB — Deion Wright, sr., Davis. RB — Austin

Wagner, sr., Davis. WR — C.J. Edrington, sr.,Chiawana. OL — Dennis Christensen, sr., Richland;Gates Michel, sr., Chiawana.

Second team defenseDB — Moe Handcox, sr., Walla Walla. LB —

Sawyer Powell, sr., Richland. DL — Gates Michel,sr., Chiawana.

Second team special teamsK — Kevin Garza, jr., Richland. KR/PR — Cameron

Law, jr., Moses Lake. Honorable mention offense

QB — Kolney Cassel, jr., Eisenhower. RB — BKRobinson, sr., Richland; Johan Hoe, jr., Walla Walla.WR — Elijah Gardaya, sr., Richland; Josh Eggers, sr.,Walla Walla. OL — Robert Ferenz, sr., Walla Walla;Mitch Marboe, sr., Wenatchee; Logan Reardon, jr.,Walla Walla; Jeremy Larson, jr., Walla Walla.

Honorable mention defenseDL — BK Robinson, sr., Richland; Logan Reardon,

jr., Walla Walla; Robert Ferenz, sr., Walla Walla. DB— Carlos Vijarro, jr., Davis; CJ Edrington, sr.,Chiawana; Cameron Law, jr., Moses Lake.

Returning stat leadersRushing

Att Yds Avg TDJordan Downing, Chi ........244 1,651 6.8 23Austin Wagner, Dav ..........143 893 6.2 17Jonah Hoe, WW ................138 603 4.4 1B.K. Robinson, Rich ............62 503 8.1 3

PassingComp Att Yds TD Int

Deion Wright, Dav ..........96 183 1,842 17 5Kolney Cassel, Eis ..........82 150 1,161 9 8Colter Quick, Rich ..........72 143 936 8 9Justin Simmons, ML........68 121 814 5 10

ReceivingRec Yds Avg TD

Moe Handcox, WW ............40 915 22.9 11Cooper Kupp, Dav ..............31 811 26.2 7C.J. Edrington, Chi ..............28 374 13.4 4Miquiyah Zamorah, Chi........27 431 16.0 3

ScoringTD XP FG Total

Jordan Downing, Chi ..........23 2 0 140Austin Wagner, Dav ............18 0 0 108Moe Handcox, WW ..............11 0 0 66Cooper Kupp, Dav ................7 0 0 42Connor Black, Wen ..............7 0 0 42

Coach: Steve Graff (3rd year, 11-9).Last league title: 2010.Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Edgar Brown Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTJoey Zamora QB So. 6-2 186Jordan Downing RB Sr. 6-1 200C.J. Edrington WR Sr. 5-11 180Miquiyah Zamora WR Sr. 6-1 199Zack Flieger WR Sr. 5-9 175Isaac Mitz TE So. 5-11 180Chandler Newell C So. 6-2 195Ryan Garcia G Sr. 5-9 240Steven Phillips G Jr. 5-9 200Gates Michel T Sr. 6-0 210Kayden Maughan T So. 6-2 225Isaac Mitz K So. 5-11 180DEFENSE POS YR HT WTSteven Phillips DE Jr. 5-9 200Gates Michel DT Sr. 6-0 210Ryan Garcia DT Sr. 5-9 240Mark Deruyter DE So. 6-0 170Jordan Downing MLB Sr. 6-1 200Alex Weber LB So. 5-11 190Grady Graff LB So. 5-10 175Miquiyah Zamora WR Sr. 6-1 199Isaac Daniel CB Sr. 5-9 175Zack Flieger S Sr. 5-9 175C.J. Edrington WR Sr. 5-11 180Isaac Mitz P So. 5-11 180

CHIAWANARIVERHAWKS

Others to watch: RB/LB Colton Jones, Sr. (5-9,170); OL/DL Jose Ramirez, Sr. (5-7, 235); WR/DBMiguel Delamora, Sr. (5-9, 170); OL/DL CarlosHernandez, Sr. (5-9, 175); OL/DL WesleyHenderson, So. (6-0, 230); WR/DB Aaric Wren,So. (6-3, 187); RB/LB Alex Weber, So. (5-11, 190);WR/LB Caleb Huisingh, Sr. (5-9, 170); TE/DLCarlos Lincoln, Sr. (5-11, 185); OL/DL Alex Vargas,Sr. (6-4, 350); OL/DL Christian Davidson, So. (6-0,260); TE/DL Korbin Merrill, So. (6-2, 190); OL/DLWesley Hendersen, So. (6-0, 230).

Quick hits◗ Last season, Chiawana busting at the seamswith 22 returning starters. This year, Chiawanahas only a handful of returning senior starters, butall will be critical to the Riverhawks’ success.◗ Graff knows talent when he sees it, and he loveshis sophomore class enough to start four onoffense and three on defense. ◗ Downing has a tattoo on his left arm that reads‘Never Fear Failure’, and he plays like it. The All-State running back led the CBBN 4A with 23 rush-ing TDs as well as scoring with 140 points.◗ QB Zamora is inexperienced but he’s got thesame athletic genes as his cousin Miquiyah — apreseason all-state pick.

OutlookDespite losing a ton of senior leadership, the

Riverhawks won’t lose their foothold in the CBBN4A standings. Expect another big playoff push.

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE LEAGUEFor so many years,

there was always at leastone team you could countout of the race as a possi-ble contender for the

league champi-onship.

Not so, this sea-son. With Chiawanaand Richland takingheavy losses tograduation, every-

body’s got a shot. Davis, for years the Big

9 doormat, finally pickeditself up by its bootstrapsand made itself a winner in2010.

The Pirates are backagain with three of theleague’s best offensiveplayers.

Moses Lake and WallaWalla were perennial con-denters for years beforetaking a step back lastseason.

But they’re back strongthis year with young, hun-gry lineups waiting toprove themselves.

If you were wonder-ing when you might seelegendary formerProsser coach TomMoore on the sidelineagain, wait no further.

He’s back asRichland’s quarterback’scoach, reuniting him

with formerMustangs starOL Josh Jelinek,the Bombers’offensive coor-dinator.

“He bringsinstant credibility

to the kids,” Bomberscoach Mike Neidholdsaid.

The Richland offensecould make big strides in the passing gameafter years as a run-firstprogram.

“The kids feed off hisexcitement. He’s helpedre-teach our passinggame with a completelydifferent perspective,”Neidhold said.

Walla Walla gets its thirdcoach in three seasons asEric Hisaw takes over forMike Gobel, who returned toan assistant’s role with the

Blue Devils. Hisaw was a for-

mer Wa-Hi assistantunder Marc Yonts,who led the Devils totwo Big Nine titlesand nine playoffappearances in 14

seasons from 1996-2009,but Hisaw stepped away tospend more time with hisfamily.

This year, he was encour-aged by a special someoneto take the job.

“I wasn’t going to take it,but my wife said, ‘You needto take this.’ I said, ‘Excuseme?’ ” Hisaw said. “My goalon Friday is to have the cityof Walla Walla shut down andstand around outsideBorleske Stadium.

“If we’re 0-10 or 10-0,that’s where I want this thingto go.”

Every season, a handfulof players come seeminglyout of nowhere to make adifference.

Chiawana QB JoeyZamora — cousin to Miquiyah— could make the biggestimpact, depending on how heholds up under the expecta-

tions as Riverhawkssignal-caller.

But Graff trustshim with the keys tothe castle, so lookfor big things fromthe 6-3 sophomore.

In Wenatchee,WR Isaiah Brandt-Sims isputting on the pads afterwinning the 4A state 100-and 200-meter sprint titlesas a freshman. Will he beable to handle the physical-ity of the CBBN?

Davis OL Camron Frywalked his 6-7, 320-poundframe into coach RickClark’s office one day lastspring, saying, “My dadsays I should play football.”

Uhhhh... Ya think?

Looking for some biggames to attend this sea-son? Here’s a few thatshould satisfy you:

1) Richland atChiawana, Sept. 30. Last

year’s matchup fea-tured two unbeatenteams with theCBBN title still up forgrabs. Expect noth-ing less this year.

2) Pasco at Chiawana,Sept. 9. The first GravelPit Bowl lived up to itsbilling, gripping fans with ataut thriller before theRiverhawks eventuallypulled away.

3) Davis at Ike, Oct. 7.Two top offenses withloaded backfields shouldlight up the scoreboard.

4) Richland atWenatchee, Oct. 7. Couldbe Panthers’ chance tochallenge for CBBN title.

5) Walla Walla at MosesLake, Oct. 21. Two proudprograms battling to makeit back to playoffs.

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Paul T. Erickson | [email protected] running back Jordan Downing was a 4A all-state selection after leading the CBBN 4A with 23 rushing touchdowns and 140 points.

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The playoff scenario willmirror last season, with

the top four teamsin league advancingto regional games.The league champwill face the No. 4team, while the

CBBN No. 2 will play theGSL No. 2, and CBBN No. 3 the GSL No. 1.

Whenever the CBBN (orBig Nine) has been splitinto a true 3A/4A league(equally filling out bothclasses), Kamiakin hasmade the 3A state play-offs (2006-07 and 2010).

The 2007 season was abig year for the Kennewickschools, with all threequalifying for state andSouthridge and Kennewickreaching the secondround.

Kamiakin is the presea-son favorite to win leagueaccording to mostcoaches. The Braves lostan incredible class of sen-iors but appear to bereloaded.

No. 2 on down is whereit gets a little cloudy. Mostcoaches rank Kennewickand Southridge high but

say watch out forHanford.

Eastmont, Pascoand Sunnyside allrank in the bottomhalf of the league.However, no one

would be surprised to seeany of those teams jumpup and contend for thepostseason.

West Valley still has a lotto prove to area coaches.

Last season had the feelof a passing league, andthe numbers back that up:

nearly 16,000 yardscombined passing vs.12,155 rushing duringthe regular season.There were only two1,000-yard rushers,

and just two more threat-ened the mark.

Meanwhile, two QBstopped 2,000 yards,including Southridgereturner Matt Mendenhallwith a league-high 2,602yards. Four more topped1,000 yards.

This season, offensesfigure to come back downto earth, partly because ofthe departure of some big-play receivers and strong-armed QBs. But alsobecause this looks like a

good year for talent on theoffensive line.

“I think it will be run-dominated,” said Lionscoach Bill Templeton, in his10th season and tied withSunnyside’s Mark Marrofor longest-tenured headcoaches in the league.

“All teams like having arun game early in the sea-son,” said third-yearPasco coach Dustin Lamb.“Some teams find out theydo it because of what theyhave up front. Someteams find out they can’tbecause of what’s upfront.”

The league hasseveral stat leaderscoming back.

Joining Mendenhallas proven perform-

ers are Sunnyside’sSteven Monterrey — wholed the league in all-pur-pose yards with 1,634yards — and Kennewick’sGrant Woods, who led allkick returners with a 33.7average.

Mendenhall also led theleague in total yards with2,548.

Six players returnwith two or moreinterceptions fromlast season, led byRonnie Roosendaal’sfour for West Valley.

However, two of thoseplayers — Kennewick’sBryce Leavitt (3) andSunnyside’s JosephContreras (2) — probablywon’t play much defenseas they take over at QB.

CBBN 3A’10 REPLAY

SAVE THE DATEAll times 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted

TodayChiawana at Hanford, Fran Rish; Davis at

Eastmont; Grandview at Sunnyside; Kamiakin atProsser; Pendleton at Kennewick; Richland atPasco; Southridge at Wenatchee; West Valley atSelah, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9Eastmont at Wenatchee; Eisenhower at West

Valley; Hanford at Richland; Kennewick atHermiston, 7 p.m.; Moses Lake at Kamiakin,Lampson, 5 p.m.; Pasco at Chiawana, EdgarBrown; Sunnyside at Davis, Zaepfel Stadium; WallaWalla at Southridge, Lampson, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 15 Sunnyside at Southridge, Lampson

Friday, Sept. 16 Eastmont at Kennewick; Hanford at West Valley;

Kamiakin at Pasco

Friday, Sept. 23 Kennewick at Kamiakin, Lampson; Pasco at

Hanford, Fran Rish; Southridge at Eastmont; WestValley at Sunnyside

Thursday, Sept. 29 Sunnyside at Kennewick

Friday, Sept. 30 Eastmont at Pasco; Hanford at Southridge,

Lampson; Kamiakin at West Valley

Friday, Oct. 7 Kennewick at Hanford, Fran Rish; Pasco at

Sunnyside; Southridge at Kamiakin, Lampson; WestValley at Eastmont

Friday, Oct. 14 Eastmont at Hanford, Fran Rish; Kamiakin at

Sunnyside; Kennewick at West Valley; Pasco atSouthridge, Lampson

Thursday, Oct. 20 Hanford at Kamiakin, Lampson

Friday, Oct. 21 Southridge at Kennewick; Sunnyside at

Eastmont; West Valley at Pasco

Thursday, Oct. 27 Pasco at Kennewick

Friday, Oct. 28 Hanford at Sunnyside; Kamiakin at Eastmont;

West Valley at Southridge, Lampson

Div. OverallKamiakin ....................................7-0 13-1Eastmont ....................................6-1 6-4Kennewick ..................................5-2 7-3Southridge..................................4-3 4-6Sunnyside ..................................2-5 4-6Pasco ........................................2-5 2-8West Valley..................................1-6 2-8Hanford ......................................1-6 2-8

Regional playoffsUniversity 21, Eastmont 6Kamiakin 56, Southridge 7Mount Spokane 62, Kennewick 35

State playoffsFirst round

Kamiakin 50, Kelso 6Quarterfinals

Kamiakin 44, Mount Spokane 19Semifinals

Kamiakin 45, Capital 18Championship

Bellevue 38, Kamiakin 0

Returning all-league playersFirst team offense

RB — Steven Monterrey, sr., Sunnyside. First team defense

LB — Drew Oord, sr., Kamiakin(u); ZachUmemoto, sr., Kamiakin(u); Berlie Walker, sr.,Eastmont.

Second team offenseOL — Sean Clausen, sr., Kamiakin. WR — Bodie

Simpson, jr., Kennewick. Return — Grant Woods,sr., Kennewick.

Second team defenseDL — Joe Hunt, sr., Kamiakin. DB — Trea Thomas,

jr., Eastmont. Honorable mention offense

WR — Josh Richards, sr., Southridge; DevvenRamos, jr., Kennewick. QB — Matt Mendenhall, sr.,Southridge; Lucas McGill, sr., Eastmont. RB —Grant Woods, sr., Kennewick; Zach Umemoto, sr.,Kamiakin.

Honorable mention defenseDL — Ivan Diaz, sr., Kennewick. LB — Shaun

Smith, sr., Kennewick. DB — James Swinyard, sr.,Kamiakin; Brock Schuh, sr., Kennewick.

(u)—unanimous pick


Att Yds Avg TDSteven Monterrey, SS ......164 924 5.6 6Lucas McGill, Emt..............124 601 4.8 6Luis Murillo, Pas ................86 414 4.8 6Grant Woods, Ken ..............85 408 4.8 5Chris Haueter, SR ..............61 357 5.9 6Zach Umemoto, Kam ..........48 337 7.0 6


Matt Mendenhall, SR......173 320 2,602 14 10Lucas McGill, Emt............79 163 1,068 9 10Max King, WV ................64 132 802 8 12


Bodie Simpson, Ken ............41 415 10.1 7Steven Monterrey, SS ........40 369 9.2 0Josh Richards, SR ..............35 563 16.1 5Devven Ramos, Ken ............31 364 11.7 3Joseph Contreras, SS ........26 343 13.2 4


Chris Haueter, SR ................8 2 0 50Zach Umemoto, Kam ............8 0 0 48Steven Monterrey, SS ..........6 7 0 43Grant Woods, Ken ................7 0 0 42Luis Murillo, Pas....................7 0 0 42Bodie Simpson, Ken..............7 0 0 42Chandler Mertens, SR ..........0 21 7 42

Coach: Scott Biglin (3rd year, 21-4).Last league title: 2010.Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Lampson Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTJason Hutchison QB Sr. 6-2 175Zach Umemoto RB Sr. 6-0 195Brandon Larson WR Sr. 5-11 185Jesse Houser WR Sr. 5-10 170James Swinyard WR Sr. 5-9 165Corey McLean WR Sr. 5-7 150Luke Bare LT Sr. 6-0 205T.J. Tolliver LG Sr. 6-6 315Sean Clausen C Sr. 6-4 235Nate Brandhorst RG Sr. 6-2 230Joe Hunt RT Sr. 6-3 215Connor Shymanski K Fr. 6-2 170DEFENSE POS YR HT WTJoe Hunt DE Sr. 6-3 215Kevin Greager DT Jr. 6-1 220Luke Bare DT Sr. 6-0 205Dylan Keech DE So. 6-0 195Drew Oord LB Sr. 5-11 210Zach Umemoto LB Sr. 6-0 195Johnny Jansen LB Jr. 5-11 190Tyler Perrins CB Jr. 6-3 170Corey McLean CB Sr. 5-7 175Brandon Larson SS Sr. 5-11 185James Swinyard FS Sr. 5-9 165James Swinyard P Sr. 5-9 165

KAMIAKINBRAVES

Others to watch: QB-FS Kylle Robertson, So.;RB Oord; RB Sisto Santana Pina, Jr.; RB LiamOllila, Jr.; OL Greager; OL Anthony Hill, Sr.; OLForrest Reading, Sr.; WR Perrins; WR-DB TylerMerkel, Sr.; WR Chris Murbach, Sr.; WR AndrewCastillo, Sr.; WR-SS Tyler Woodring, Sr.; DT MikeHernandez, Sr.; DT Brandhorst; LB Thomas Kirk,So.; LB Sterling Farrah; DB Houser.

Quick hits◗ Lot of big names gone, but Umemoto, Houserand Swinyard had nearly 1,200 yards and 16 TDscombined last year. Five returning players scoredTDs last season. Also, O-line should be even bet-ter than last year.◗ New faces along D-line and at DB, but LB corpsbest in league with returning unanimous first-teamers Oord and Umemoto, a third-year starter.If depth across line holds up, Braves will makethings tough for opposing QBs.◗ With Tim White gone (and his 7 return TDs), spe-cial teams might not be the points machine it waslast season.

OutlookReaching the state title game is a tough act to

follow. But Biglin says it takes two good back-to-back classes to go deep in the playoffs, and now itis time for last year’s juniors to take over. Plenty oftalent here that was stuck on sidelines last sea-son, which means the Braves will again be in theleague title hunt with an eye on another postsea-son run.

Coach: Bill Templeton (10th year, 39-52).Last league title: 1991.Last playoff berth: 2007.Home field: Lampson Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTBryce Leavitt QB Sr. 6-4 175Grant Woods RB Sr. 5-7 165Devven Ramos RB Jr. 6-0 175Bodie Simpson WR Jr. 5-7 160Reggie Clinton WR Sr. 6-0 170Brock Schuh WR Sr. 5-11 170Garrett Wilz LT Sr. 6-4 210Clayton Ayers LG Jr. 6-0 225Ivan Diaz C Sr. 6-0 295Jarod Gonzeles RG Sr. 6-0 235TJ Fields RT Sr. 5-11 195Paul Martinez PK Sr. 5-0 120DEFENSE POS YR HT WTGarrett Wilz DL Sr. 6-4 210Ivan Diaz DT Sr. 6-0 295Jarrod Howell DL Sr. 6-0 205Devven Ramos OLB Jr. 6-0 175TJ Fields MLB Sr. 5-11 195Alex Rivera MLB Jr. 6-1 185Shaun Smith OLB Sr. 6-1 175Grant Woods CB Sr. 5-7 165Chase Reining CB Sr. 5-11 160Brock Schuh SS Sr. 5-11 170Bodie Simpson FS Jr. 5-7 160Devven Ramos P Jr. 6-0 175

KENNEWICKLIONS

Others to watch: WR Kaden Julian, Jr. (6-1, 160);WR Reining; LB Troy Fulton, Sr. (5-9, 170); LB ToryOsmundson, Sr. (5-10, 170); OL-DL Matt Lowe, Jr.(6-3, 220).

Quick hits◗ The Lions might have graduated the league MVP,but they hardly are starting from scratch withseven returning starters on offense and six ondefense. Still, there are plenty of adjustments tobe made with Ramos moving from WR to RB andLeavitt from WR to QB, a brand new position forhim. O-line should be a strength.

◗ Templeton loves his D-line, with “freakishlystrong” Diaz clogging up the middle. Lions have areturning all-leaguer at each level: Diaz, LB Smithand SS Schuh.

◗ Last year, the Lions had the best athlete in theleague in Drew Loftus. This year, they are athleticacross the board. Speed will be the key.

OutlookThe Lions might start slow offensively and need

the running game to carry the freight until Leavittgets up to speed lining up behind center on aFriday night. When he does, that will open upsome big-play possibilities for Simpson andWoods. The defense should deliver and again beamong the best in the league. So long as theoffense doesn’t put them in harm’s way withturnovers, the Lions should be in the thick of theplayoff race and challenge for the league title.

Coach: Tony Reiboldt (2nd year, 4-6).Last league title: 2008.Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: Lampson Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTMatt Mendenhall QB Sr. 6-3 200Chris Haueter RB Sr. 5-11 170Kadin Diaz RB So. 5-0 195Josh Richards WR Sr. 5-10 155Paul Hamada WR Sr. 5-8 150Garrett Willard TE Sr. 6-2 210Gavin Gillespie LT Sr. 5-10 240Sam Barnes LG Sr. 6-1 240Dylan Maurer C Sr. 6-1 195Brody Samples RG Jr. 6-1 215Matt Gibson RT Sr. 5-11 265Chandler Mertens K Sr. 5-8 165DEFENSE POS YR HT WTBrody Samples DE Jr. 6-1 215Sam Barnes DT Sr. 6-1 240Trey Tutt N So. 6-4 260Garrett Willard DE Sr. 6-2 210Chris Haueter OLB Sr. 5-11 170Matt Mahan MLB Sr. 5-10 175Dylan Maurer OLB Sr. 6-1 195Quinn Harris CB Sr. 5-9 160David Mazzei CB Jr. 5-10 150Adam Sanders SS Sr. 6-1 180Josh Richards FS Sr. 5-10 155Chris Haueter P Sr. 5-11 170

SOUTHRIDGESUNS

Others to watch: WR Sanders, Sr. (6-1, 180); OLJulio Aleman, Sr. (5-8, 220); LB Cole Henderson,Jr. (6-0, 165); DE Kevin Del Angel, Jr. (6-0, 195); RTTutt; TE Bryce Overholt, So. (6-0, 195); LB Diaz;WR Clay Gonzalez, So. (5-10, 165); WR BrendenKelly, So. (6-1, 155).

Quick hits◗ With Mendenhall, Haueter and Mertens, theSuns return 116 points (more than half last year’stotal) and 2,900 total yards (84 percent ofoffense). Mendenhall’s 2,602 passing yards weretops in CBBN last season. However, with justthree returning starters on offense, a lot of kidsmust grow up fast under Friday night pressure.

◗ LB Haueter is the only returning defensive starter.However, Barnes and Maurer would have startedlast season, Reiboldt said, if they had played.

◗ Mertens is the best kicker around (21x23 XP,7x10 FG) and is a boost to the defense with hiskickoffs routinely reaching the end zone.

OutlookGood signs for the Suns are if Haueter gets his

20-25 touches a game, if team’s rushing doesn’tlag too far behind passing numbers (Suns onlyCBBN team not to gain 1,000 yards on ground),and if O- and D-lines play as big as their frames.Bad sign: Mendenhall throws the ball 90 moretimes than any other QB in league (like last year)but doesn’t lead in TD passes.

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Coach: Todd Griffith (3rd year, 8-12).Last league title: Never.Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: Lions Field.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTJustin Simmons QB Jr. 6-1 185Jordan Koon Slot Sr. 5-9 175Colton Thompson Slot Jr. 6-0 175Bryce Perez FB Sr. 6-4 200A.J. Johnson WR Sr. 6-1 200Cameron Ballard WR Jr. 6-3 180J.T. Harman C Sr. 5-10 280Dalton Tolliver G Jr. 6-0 255Cory Oldridge G Jr. 6-0 220Brenden Cox T Jr. 6-1 200Alex Fick T Sr. 6-0 225Elliott Sage K Jr. 5-9 180DEFENSE POS YR HT WTDerek Fredricksen DE Jr. 6-2 205Jacob Wells NT Jr. 5-9 200Shawn Juhl DE Jr. 6-1 195Payton Akridge Dog Sr. 5-8 170Hunter Warkentin Dog Sr. 5-8 165Hector Zavala LB Jr. 5-10 190Jonathan Perales MLB Jr. 5-10 185Elliott Sage LB Jr. 5-9 180Brooks Millbrandt CB So. 5-7 155Trino Rubio CB Jr. 5-9 170Cameron Law FS Jr. 5-10 180Easton Baker P Jr. 6-1 175

MOSES LAKECHIEFS

Others to watch: WR Nick Sutherland, So. (6-1,160); WR Russell Coulston, Jr. (5-10, 170); RBStephen Cline, Sr. (6-0, 200); DE Thomas Knopp, Sr.(6-3, 230); NT Reece Leavitt, So. (6-1, 240); DL KallinFluaitt, So. (5-10, 240); WR Beau Bernsen, Jr. (6-2,160); DL Brennan Smith, Sr. (5-10, 180); OL CoryOldridge, Jr. (6-0, 220); OL/DL Kerry Beamish, So.(6-2, 260); OL Dalton Tolliver, Jr. (6-0, 255); OL CalebCarvo, Soph. (6-0, 250); LB Dylan Greninger, So. (6-0, 190).

Quick hits◗ The Chiefs only have 12 seniors on the team, leav-ing several underclassmen to step up in leadershiproles. One of them is QB Simmons, who ended upfinishing second among CBBN 4A regulars with a56.2 completion percentage.◗ The LBs will lead the defense with returninstarters Perales and Zavala. ◗ Chiefs have plenty of experience at WR, andGriffith has been pleased with their route-runningand blocking. “At this point, they need to see some-body else on defense,” he said. ◗ DE Fredricksen is starting to remind fans of hisolder brother and former Moses Lake star Brett.Don’t be surprised if Derek makes a name of his own.

OutlookChiefs hit a bump in the road last season and are

still trying to find their way back. They have the talent to make a run this season, but the questionremains if they can find the right people to lead them.

Coach: Eric Hisaw (First year).Last league title: 1999.Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: Borleske Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTDakota Turner QB Jr. 5-9 170Jonah Hoe RB Jr. 5-10 165Matt Wickham FB Sr. 5-9 165Moe Handcox WR Sr. 5-11 170Kyle Jameson WR Sr. 6-1 180Rob Ferenz TE Sr. 6-4 230Jeremy Larson C Jr. 5-11 260Matt Rothstrom G Sr. 6-2 225Logan Reardon G Jr. 6-3 225Quinn Piver T Jr. 6-7 285Simon Quackenbush T Sr. 6-3 225Dean Atkinson K Jr. 5-11 150DEFENSE POS YR HT WTSimon Quackenbush DE Sr. 6-3 235Zack McMakin DT Jr. 5-11 225Joel McClure DT Sr. 6-0 230Rob Ferenz DE Sr. 6-4 230Kyle Jameson LB Sr. 6-1 180Logan Reardon MLB Jr. 6-3 225Matt Wickham LB Sr. 5-9 165Moe Handcox S Sr. 5-11 170Blake Rowley CB Sr. 5-8 140Jonah Hoe CB Jr. 5-10 165Keltan Fulmer S Jr. 5-9 165Dean Atkinson K Jr. 5-11 150

WALLA WALLABLUE DEVILS

Others to watch: LB/TE Paul Trapani, Jr. (5-10,185); DB/WR Caleb Alaniz, Sr. (6-2, 185); LB/WRFernando Garcia, Sr. (6-1, 200); LB/RB RichardJimenez, Sr. (5-10, 174); DL/OL Travis Locati, Sr. (6-0,260); DL/OL Juan Garcia, Sr. (6-0, 210); DL/OL DanielBenavides, Jr. (6-1, 240); DL/OL Bryce Spendlove,Jr. (5-11, 230); DL/OL Ashaunte Brown, Sr. (6-3, 210).

Quick hits◗ WR Handcox is one of CBBN’s best athletes. Sogood that Hisaw is playing with the idea of him asa QB. He led the CBBN with 40 catches and 11receiving TDs in 2010. He’s just 2 TDs off the BlueDevils’ career mark for TD catches.◗ Look for big differences in Wa-Hi’s offense, whichwill jettison the spread for a more run-orientedattack. Several different formations — maybe eventhe Wildcat — will keep defenses guessing.◗ DB Rowley is one of the smallest starters in theCBBN 4A, but he also may have the biggest heart.“He’s 145 pounds dripping wet in pads with mudon his feet. But he is a rock for us,” Hisaw said.◗ Hisaw is a big fan of CB Rowley. “He’s 145 lbsdripping wet with pads on, but he’s a rock for us.”

OutlookWith a loaded interior line — only one starter

lost — and a promising outlook, don’t look for theBlue Devils to repeat their 2-7 season.

“I’m all kinds of excited. I think we’re going to begood,” Hisaw said. “The kids are practicing to play,and they’re just doing things right.”

Coach: Rick Clark (6th year, 11-39).Last league title: Never.Last playoff berth: 1970.Home field: Zaepfel Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)

DAVISPIRATES

Quick hits◗ OL Jensen is a baseball player by trade, butdecided to come out for football this season. Heplayed Grid Kids as a middle schooler with Wright,Wagner and Kupp.◗ One thing that set Davis apart last season wasphysical, aggressive interior line play on both sidesof the ball. The Pirates need help in the trenchesafter graduating 7 of 9 starters on OL/DL.◗ On offense, coach Clark plans to ‘throw the hellout of the ball. We’ll take our fair share of shots.’He’s got the weapons to do it.◗ CB Perea-Vijarro picked off 6 passes last yearto lead all returning players. Don’t expect QBs totest him as much this year.

OutlookWith Wright, Wagner and Kupp, Davis returns

three of the most productive offensive players inthe CBBN. If the OL can live up to expectations,the Pirates should record their first back-to-backwinning seasons since 1964-1966.

“It would be the first time since Lyndon Johnsonwas president and gas was 25 cents a gallon,”Clark said. “You can quote me on that.”

Coach: Dan Eyman (10th year, 50-40).Last league title: 2009.Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: Zaepfel Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTKolney Cassel QB Jr. 6-2 190Brandon Curtis RB Jr. 5-10 190Denzel Jones WR Sr. 5-8 170Taran Hernandez WR Sr. 5-10 175Ridge Harmon Slot So. 5-9 165Darius Pati Slot So. 6-3 190Kaleb Garza C Sr. 5-11 210Jacob Herr G Sr. 6-0 225Thomas Manley G Sr. 5-11 260Mike Jones T Sr. 6-1 215Jason Albertson T Jr. 6-2 225Mike Denton K Jr. 5-10 190DEFENSE POS YR HT WTMike Jones DE Sr. 6-1 215Logan Ortiz DT So. 5-7 265Jose Jimenez DT So. 5-10 235Andy Soto DE So. 6-3 190Nate Guillen LB Sr. 6-0 210Joel Ortega LB Sr. 5-10 220Jacob Martinez LB Jr. 5-10 200Denzel Jones DB Sr. 5-8 170Jason Easter DB Sr. 6-0 180Roger Andrade DB Sr. 5-9 170Ridge Harmon DB So. 5-9 165Nate Geffre P Sr. 6-0 190

EISENHOWERCADETS

Others to watch: OL/DL Dylan Rowden, Jr. (5-11,235); WR/DB Anthony Prieto, So. (6-0, 175);WR/DB Robert Michel, Jr. (6-1, 180); RB/DB TrevonHarris, Sr. (5-10, 195); FB/LB Mike Denton, Jr. (5-10, 190); RB/LB Branden Curtis, Jr. (5-10, 185);FB/LB Maverick Kindsvator, Sr. (5-10, 180); OL/DLSerafin Soberanez, Sr. (5-11, 225).

Quick hits◗ OL/DT Jones isn’t the biggest interior player onthe field, but he is an impact guy and has beenoffered a scholarship to Eastern Oregon.◗ QB Cassel may be the league’s most dynamicplayer by the time season is over. He attended theTop Gun camp in Williamsburg, Virginia and wasMVP of the 5-Star Performance Camp in Auburn. ◗ Cadets are thinned out on interior lines, but CGarza and OG Herr should provide good leader-ship on OL. Three promising sophs start on DL.◗ WR Jones caught 24 passes for 14 yds/catch in2010. If teams double him up, look for Harmon,Hernandez and Pati to pick up slack.

OutlookIke led CBBN 4A with 385 yards per game from

scrimmage. The Cadets have the talent to put upeven bigger numbers this season.

It all starts with Cassel. “He’s the whole package,” said Eyman, who

thinks the athletic senior could walk away from Ikewith a truckload of school records. “He’s got a can-non. He can do things you can’t do with some kids.”

Returning starters: Offense (6): QB Deion Wright,Sr. (6-0, 184); WR Cooper Kupp, Sr. (6-1, 172); WRDavid Trimble, Sr. (6-0, 169); RB Austin Wagner, Sr.(5-7, 165); WR Carlos Perea-Vijarro, Jr. (6-1, 168); OLCalvin Henriquez, Sr. (6-0, 250). Defense (6): DBKupp; DB Trimble; DB Chapman; LB Wagner; LBAustin Lynn, Sr. (6-1, 176); CB Perea-Vijarro.

Others to watch: OL/DL Camron Fry, Jr. (6-7,320); RB/LB MIchael Moreno, Jr. (5-9, 170); OLJens Jensen, Sr. (6-1, 225); RB/LB Christian Shead,Sr. (5-10, 168); RB/DB Josh Gasseling, So. (5-9,165); WR/LB Luis Mendoza, Sr. (5-6, 161); RB/DEJorge Alcala, Sr. (5-5, 171); RB/K Daniel Guzman, Jr.(5-6, 165); OL/DL Juan Amezola, Sr. (5-9, 218);OL/DL Miguel Ponce, Jr. (5-10, 300); OL/DL OsvaldoPacheco, Jr. (6-0, 245).

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Coach: Dustin Lamb (3rd year, 5-13).Last league title: 2006.Last playoff berth: 2008.Home field: Edgar Brown Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTTJ Avery QB Jr. 6-0 200Luis Murillo RB Jr. 5-8 175Josh Guajardo WR Jr. 6-1 145Ethan Cantu WR Sr. 5-10 160Karson King WR Sr. 5-8 160Kris Cruz TE Sr. 5-10 175Alfonso Cobian OL Jr. 6-3 230Michael Hale OL Sr. 6-0 195Anthony McKittrick OL Sr. 5-10 170Zach Krieder OL Jr. 6-0 190Ricardo Galvez OL Jr. 5-8 180Ryan Gibson K So. 6-1 165DEFENSE POS YR HT WTChristian Wilson-ZavaletaDL Sr. 5-8 190Geoffrey Westcott DL So. 5-10 200Anthony McKittrick DL Sr. 5-10 170Zach Krieder LB Jr. 6-0 190Ricardo Galvez LB Jr. 5-8 180Lonnie Hurley LB Sr. 5-9 175Karson King LB Sr. 5-8 160Abree Kinsey LB Sr. 5-8 180Clifton Lazano Jr. DB So. 5-7 150Ethan Cantu DB Sr. 5-10 160Luis Murillo DB Jr. 5-8 175TJ Avery P Jr. 6-0 200

PASCOBULLDOGS

Others to watch: TE-LB Casey Slack, Jr. (6-2,185); WR-DB Jeff Christiansen, Sr. (6-0, 175); DBAvery; RB Hurley; RB Lozano.

Quick hits◗ Avery, who would have been the team’s topreturning receiver (13-176, 1 TD), takes overbehind center after QB Zach Whitby transferredto Richland after a breakout freshamn season.Avery is a talented athlete (standout baseballplayer) but hasn’t lined up behind center sincemiddle school. Murillo led team in all-purposeyards (925) with solid numbers rushing, receivingand returning kicks.

◗ Bulldogs will be undersized, with just three pro-jected starters at 200 pounds or more (one ofthose is QB Avery). But they demonstrated plentyof fight in the offseason.

◗ Last season’s injury bug is this year’s headstart,with six players on offense and eight on defensehaving some starting experience. Krieder andHurley lead a veteran group of linebackers.

OutlookFour full seasons have passed since the

Bulldogs last made the state playoffs (nine OTs vs.Bothell bring back any memories?). This could bethe season Pasco gets back to being a regularpostseason contender. This is the most experi-enced team Lamb has had in his three seasons.The key will be keeping pressure (defensive andsituational) off Avery while he gets up to speed.

Coach: Rob Oram (7th year, 21-40).Last league title: 1999.Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: Fran Rish Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTBrennan Rains QB Jr. 5-10 165Jalen DeVine RB Jr. 5-10 170Brandon Reeves FB Jr. 5-11 190Jake Oram WR Jr. 6-0 180Matt Jones WR Jr. 6-2 185Tyler Sanchez HB Sr. 6-1 200Joe Douglas LT Jr. 6-3 240Jared Miller LG Sr. 6-2 250Ryan Shank C Sr. 6-1 205Jeff Weyand RG So. 5-11 240Casey Enderlin RT Sr. 5-11 190Will Bishop K So. 5-11 185DEFENSE POS YR HT WTTyler Sanchez DE Sr. 6-1 200Cody Kowalski DT Jr. 6-1 245Xavier Johnson DT Jr. 6-0 215Zack Gaston DE Jr. 5-11 225Matt Jones OLB Jr. 6-2 185Cody Baldowski MLB Sr. 5-11 220Will Bishop OLB So. 5-11 185Tyler Steckler CB Sr. 5-7 155Josh Tayamen CB Sr. 5-7 155Isaac Benard SS So. 5-9 195Jake Oram FS Jr. 6-0 180Will Bishop P So. 5-11 185

HANFORDFALCONS

Others to watch: KR-DB DeVine; KR-RB Benard;RB Bishop; WR-DB Kyle Lafon, Sr. (6-1, 175); WRRyan Boord, Sr. (6-0, 170); FB-DL Durrell Kinsey,Sr. (5-8, 200); SB Tayamen; SB Steckler; OL RyanCantwell, So. (6-1, 240); OL Corbett Sandvick, Jr.(5-11, 235); OL Brian Megaughey, Sr. (5-9, 230); OL-DL Jim Ramsey, Sr. (5-11, 190); HB Gaston; DBElon Staten, Sr. (5-10, 150); LB Shank; DL Enderlin;DL Douglas; LB Nate McGehee, So. (6-0, 180); LBGarrett Stoker, Jr. (6-0, 175).

Quick hits◗ The lines must improve, and should with 2 O-linereturners and 3 D-line. The Falcons should matchup better physically around the league after start-ing so many young players last season. Oram saysLT Douglas and DE Sanchez are players to watch.◗ Defense should be much improved (allowed 30 ppg last year) with 7 returning starters, includ-ing CB Tayaman who led team with 2 INTs.◗ RB DeVine looked good in the offseason. ButFalcons need passing game to loosen up defensesand improve on 12 ppg. Jones was team’s No. 2receiver last season (13-254, 2 TDs).

OutlookThe Falcons hope to follow in the blueprint set

by their neighbors at Richland High last season,when a team that won 4 games in ’09 went 9-2and reached the state playoffs. If Hanford avoidsa big-time injury — lost top player Aaron Neary formost of last season — and gets steady play fromline, playoffs not out of question.

Coach: Mark Marro (10th year, 25-65).Last league title: 1981.Last playoff berth: 2003.Home field: Clem Senn Field.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTEduardo Salmeron QB Jr. 6-1 170Steven Monterrey RB Sr. 5-10 190Eric Amaro RB Jr. 6-2 175Ramon Hernandez RB Jr. 5-8 175Joseph Contreras WR Jr. 5-8 165Brandon Daley WR Jr. 6-2 195Miguel Guzman LT Sr. 6-1 215Marcos Nunez LG Sr. 5-9 250Cameron Schlenker C So. 5-10 260Michael Cornwell RG Sr. 5-9 250Valentin Trujillo RT Sr. 6-1 240Steven Monterrey K Sr. 5-10 190DEFENSE POS YR HT WTEric Amaro DE Jr. 6-2 175Rudy Navarro DT Sr. 5-9 220Marcos Nunez DT Sr. 5-9 250Valentin Trujillo DE Sr. 6-1 240Brandon Daley OLB Jr. 6-2 195Raul Aguilar MLB Sr. 5-8 225Ramon Hernandez OLB Jr. 5-8 175Trey Serl CB Jr. 5-9 170Joseph Contreras CB Jr. 5-8 165Steven Monterrey S Sr. 5-10 190Isidro Ramirez S Sr. 5-6 160Rudy Navarro P Sr. 5-9 220

SUNNYSIDEGRIZZLIES

Others to watch: DB Salmeron; DL Cornwell;WR Ramirez; WR Navarro.

Quick hits◗ Grizzlies return the league’s top all-purposeplayer in Monterrey, who ran for 925 yards and 6 TDs and caught 40 passes for 369 yards. Stillhas a big O-line to run behind — Schlenker drewpraise from Marro for his hard work in the offsea-son — but Sunnyside expects to stretch the fieldwith Salmeron’s arm and a corps of receiverswho can run under deep passes.

◗ Defense sports a lot of new faces, but Amarocan be a real force on the end. Linebackers showa lot of promise.

◗ Though it has been 30 years since their lastleague title and eight years since the playoffs, theGrizzlies are dealing with high expectations com-ing off a four-win season and fifth-place finish inleague. “Everybody said we’d get beat by 100,”Marro said of when his team joined a league withthe Tri-City schools. “Now, they’re mad if we loseby one.”

OutlookThe Grizzlies under Marro first and foremost

always will be a trap-blocking team. But as theycontinue to beef up the line each season — and thisyear add a vertical component — defensive coordi-nators might have to do a little more work toaccount for Sunnyside’s attack. Grizzlies have realshot at postseason providing their depth holds out.

Coach: Doug McGill (8th year, 25-45).Last league title: 1999.Last playoff berth: 2008.Home field: Wildcat Stadium.Returning starters: QB Lucas McGill, Sr. (6-3,

200); WR-DE Berlie Walker, Sr., (6-3, 170); WR-DBJohn Wehrer, Sr., (5-7, 170).

Others to watch: RB-S Darin Hardgrove, Jr. (5-11, 175); OL-DL Austin Port, So.; WR DallinMcDonnell, Jr. (6-2, 170).

Quick hits◗ Lost 31 seniors from last year’s league runner-up, the first time the Wildcats finished over .500 incoach McGill’s tenure. Also, second-team all-league DB Trea Thomas did not turn out so hecould concentrate on basketball.

◗ Lucas McGill is a legitimate two-way threat, run-ning for 601 yards and 6 TDs last season andthrowing for 1,068 yards and 9 TDs. However, heneeds to cut down on INTs (10) and raise accuracy(48.5 percent).

◗ Defense will be built around Walker, a first-teamer at linebacker moving to DE. Replacing itsphysical front line will be Eastmont’s biggest task.

OutlookLike all inexperienced teams, the Wildcats’ fate

will be tied directly to how quickly the offensiveand defensive lines mature. If the line play is solid,they will have the weapons to contend.

EASTMONTWILDCATS

Coach: John Beck (2nd year, 2-8).Last league title: 2001.Last playoff berth: 2006.Home field: Clasen Field.Returning starters: OL-DL Aaron Beck, Sr. (6-0,

235); DL Oliver Devlin, Sr. (6-2, 210); DB JustinFerrari, Jr. (6-0, 185); QB Max King, Sr. (6-0, 185);OL Cage Neiffer, Sr. (5-9, 225); WR Jeremy Oram,Sr. (5-10, 155); WR-DB Ronnie Roosendaal, Sr. (6-2, 155); DB Bo Voelker, Sr. (5-10, 200).

Others to watch: TE Devlin; RB Ferrari; DB King;DL Neiffer; DB Oram; DL Oravetz; RB Voelker; RB-LB Cody LaRiviere, Sr. (5-8, 205); OL-DL RobertCoch, Jr. (6-4, 235); RB-LB Kody Nelson, Sr. (5-11,240).

Quick hits◗ As much as Drew Loftus meant to Kennewick,Andrew Gerrick meant to the Rams. He is gone,along with his league-best 1,368 yards and 12 rushing TDs. WV fans are hoping King is on tar-get after completing less than 50 percent of hispasses and throwing more INTs (12) than TDs (8).

OutlookThe Rams don’t have any proven skill position

players and are mostly new across the offensiveline. Their defense is expected to be solid andcould keep them in some games. But they willhave a tough time moving out of the bottom of theleague, let alone challenging for a playoff spot.

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CWAC’10 REPLAY

SAVE THE DATEAll game times 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted

TodayEast Valley at Naches Valley; Ellensburg at

Archbishop Murphy; Ephrata at Quincy (non-league); Grandview at Sunnyside, 7:30 p.m.;Kamiakin at Prosser, 7:30 p.m.; Othello atConnell; River View at Toppenish; Wapato atZillah; West Valley at Selah

Friday, Sept. 9Ellensburg at East Valley; Prosser at

Ephrata; Quincy at Othello; Selah at Wapato;Toppenish at Grandview

Friday, Sept. 16East Valley at Quincy; Ephrata at Toppenish;

Grandview at Selah; Othello at Prosser;Wapato at Ellensburg

Friday, Sept. 23Ellensburg at Grandview; Prosser at East

Valley; Quincy at Wapato; Selah at Ephrata;Toppenish at Othello

Friday, Sept. 30East Valley at Othello; Ellensburg at Prosser;

Ephrata at Wapato; Grandview at Quincy;Toppenish at Selah

Friday, Oct. 7Grandview at East Valley; Othello at

Ephrata; Quincy at Toppenish; Selah atEllensburg; Wapato at Prosser

Friday, Oct. 14East Valley at Toppenish; Ellensburg at

Quincy; Ephrata at Grandview; Prosser atSelah; Wapato at Othello

Friday, Oct. 21East Valley at Ephrata; Grandview at

Wapato; Othello at Selah; Quincy at Prosser;Toppenish at Ellensburg

Friday, Oct. 28Ephrata at Ellensburg; Othello at Grandview;

Prosser at Toppenish; Selah at Quincy;Wapato at East Valley

Thursday, Nov. 3Ellensburg at Othello; Prosser at Grandview;

Quincy at Ephrata; Selah at East Valley;Toppenish at Wapato

Div. OverallProsser ......................................9-0 9-1Ellensburg ..................................8-1 8-2Othello ........................................7-2 7-3Toppenish ..................................6-3 7-3East Valley ..................................5-4 6-4Selah ..........................................4-5 4-6Quincy ........................................3-6 4-6Grandview ..................................2-7 2-8Ephrata ......................................1-8 1-9Wapato ......................................0-9 0-10

Regional playoffsEast Valley (Spokane) 32, Ellensburg 14Othello 28, Deer Park 7


Prosser 14, Othello 6Quarterfinals

East Valley (Spokane) 48, Prosser 28

Returning all-league playersFirst-team offense

RB — Caleb Garza, sr., Othello. WR — KodyBerens, sr., Quincy. P/K — Daniel Hernandez, sr.,Selah.

Offensive MVP — Caleb Garza, sr., Othello.First-team defense

DB — Caleb Garza, sr., Othello. DL — CharliePeterson, sr., Prosser; Tyson Mollotte, sr., Othello;Joey Gomez, sr., Othello. KR — Caleb Garza, sr.,Othello.

Second-team offenseG — Derek Valdez, jr., Othello. RB — Isaac

Anderson, sr., Prosser. WR — Herman Herrera, jr.,Grandview. K — Kaleb Schrank, jr., East Valley.

Second-team defenseDL — Damian Roseberry, sr., Ellensburg.

Honorable mentionRB — David Chavez, sr., Toppenish. QB — David

Garza, jr., Othello. TE — Mac Mitchell, sr.,Ellensburg. DB — Peter Equihua, sr., Toppenish;Herman Herrera, jr., Grandview; Austin Roylance,sr., Othello; James Wildman, sr., Prosser. LB —David Chavez, sr., Toppenish; Joseph Walker, sr.,Othello; Austin Bolt, sr., Prosser. KR — MattBennett, jr., Ellensburg.


Att Yds Avg TDCaleb Garza, Oth................174 1605 9.2 21Isaac Anderson, Pro..........193 1224 6.3 19Damien Roseberry, Ell ........87 652 7.5 9Jose Castelleja, Gra ............99 575 5.8 5David Chavez, Top ............106 510 4.8 9Ignacio Ibarra, Wap ............63 335 5.3 0Joey Hurtado, Pro ..............39 185 4.7 4


Derek Swearingen, Gra ..90 211 1342 18 17David Garza, Oth ............55 131 1005 11 5Daniel Maldonado, Top ....24 58 484 1 4Tyler Clark, Eph ..............16 42 156 0 0Ryan Fassler, Pro..............7 13 118 1 0


Kody Berens, Qui................40 1125 28.1 11Dominque Munoz, Gra ........25 396 15.8 3Herman Herrera, Gra ..........24 530 22.1 9Michael Perez, Gra..............22 273 12.4 1Jacob Crowder, Eph............19 207 10.9 3Danny Raap, Pro ................16 248 15.5 3


Caleb Garza, Oth ................23 2 10 170Isaac Anderson, Pro............21 0 0 126Damien Roseberry, Ell..........11 0 2 72Kody Berens, Qui ................11 0 0 66David Chavez, Top ..............10 0 2 62

Coach: Rick Ramos (1st year, 0-0).Last league title: Never.Last playoff berth: 2005.Home field: Rich Leenhouts Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTDerek Swearingen QB Jr. 5-10 220Jose Castilleja TB Jr. 5-7 140Michael Perez FB Sr. 6-1 180Herman Herrera WR Jr. 6-2 180Dominque Munoz WR Sr. 5-8 140Erik Sauve WR Jr. 5-10 160Edgar Delgadillo C Jr. 5-10 220Jose Arreola G So. 5-8 215Erik Castillo G Jr. 5-10 225Jessie Baca T Sr. 5-8 245Martin Torres T Sr. 5-8 250Elmer Campuzano K Jr. 6-1 150DEFENSE POS YR HT WTEdgar Delgadillo DE Jr. 5-10 220Jessie Baca DT Sr. 5-8 245Martin Torres DT Sr. 5-8 250Martin Sanchez DE Jr. 6-1 235Erik Castillo LB Jr. 5-10 225Anthony Perez LB Jr. 5-8 150Michael Perez MLB Sr. 6-1 180Jose Castilleja CB Jr. 5-7 140Dominque Munoz CB Sr. 5-8 140Angel Abarca SS So. 5-7 135Erik Sauve FS Jr. 5-10 160Salvador Escobedo P Sr. 5-10 155

GRANDVIEWGREYHOUNDS

Others to watch: TE Chet Bardwell, Jr., (5-8, 16);TB Anthony Perez; Athlete Joey Saenz, So. (5-8.145).

Quick hits◗ Ramos replaces head coach Jeremy Scroggins,who was 11-19 in three seasons for Grandview. ◗ The young squad returns six players whostarted last season on offense, and a seventh,Anthony Perez, who saw a lot of playing time attailback.◗ Swearingen passed for 1,342 yards and 18touchdowns in 2010. However, he also tossed 17 interceptions.◗ The Greyhounds are loaded with experiencedreceivers. Munoz (25 catches), Herrera (24) andMichael Perez (22) were all major targets. Herrerawas named to the second-team All-CWAC unit atreceiver, and was honorable mention at DB.◗ Led by Michael Perez at middle linebacker, theGreyhounds also have six defensive startersback.

OutlookRamos wants this team to be closer. So they

spent the summer hanging around the school, notonly working out, but cleaning up the grounds bypainting buildings, trimming hedges and pickingup.

Grandview will need some improvement froman inexperienced line on both sides of the ball ifthere is to be success.

Coach: Benji Sonnichsen (3rd year, 16-4).Last league title: 2010.Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Art Fiker Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTSeth Glossen QB Sr. 5-11 160Isaac Anderson RB Sr. 5-8 160Danny Raap WR Jr. 6-1 179Wyatt Baker WR Sr. 6-2 160Josh Lopez WR Sr. 6-2 172Caleb Hoefer TE Sr. 5-10 186Enzo Hurtado C Sr. 5-10 177Andrew Flores G Sr. 5-10 200Rudolfo Cruz G Sr. 6-0 186Nolan Saam T Sr. 5-10 178Phil Chong T Sr. 5-10 210Trino Flores K So. 5-11 156DEFENSE POS YR HT WTCharlie Peterson DE Sr. 5-7 184Alex Howe DT Jr. 6-0 205James Blankenship DT Sr. 5-10 168Rudolfo Cruz DE Sr. 6-0 186Caleb Hoefer LB Sr. 5-10 186Austin Bolt LB Sr. 5-10 175Joey Hurtado LB Sr. 5-8 160Isaac Anderson CB Sr. 5-8 160Sterling Clark CB Jr. 5-10 162James Wildman S Sr. 5-10 160Seth Glossen S Sr. 5-11 160Bubba Frank P Jr. 5-10 205

PROSSERMUSTANGS

Others to watch: OL Caleb Aaberg, Jr., (6-0,169); TE Bolt; WR Clark; WR/DB Abi Fajardo, Sr.,(5-11, 164); QB Ryan Fassler, Jr., (5-11, 162); TE/LBElijah Hoefer, So., (5-11, 180); RB Joey Hurtado;RB/LB Diego Magana, Sr., (5-9, 180); WR/DBMiguel Pedroza, Jr., (5-8, 119); OL/DL DrasenReade, Sr., (5-7, 225); OL/DL Tyler Renollet, Jr., (6-2, 255); QB Mason Schutt, So., (6-4, 183).

Quick hits◗ While Glossen is listed above as starter,Sonnichsen said Fassler and Schutt will also seeplaying time. Glossen will be the Wildcat formationQB, while the other two will run the pro-set for-mation.

◗ One of the biggest keys will be Anderson, whohas rushed for more than 1,000 yards each of thelast two seasons

◗ Peterson, an all-state player last season, willlead the defense. His twin sister, Helen, is one ofthe best soccer players ever at Prosser.

◗ The Mustangs are never afraid to play up. Theirseason opener tonight at home against Kamiakin— last season’s Class 3A state runner-up — is tes-timony to that.

OutlookMost teams would be worried with just three

starters returning on offense. But this is Prosser,which for years has always reloaded rather thanrebuilt.

Don’t expect anything less this season.

Coach: Roger Hoell (18th year, 121-59).Last league title: 2003.Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Huskie Field.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTDavid Garza QB Jr. 6-1 175Caleb Garza RB Sr. 5-10 195Joey Gomez FB Sr. 5-10 220Trevor Walker WR Jr. 6-3 175Preston Gardner WR Sr. 5-7 155Dustin Rodgers TE Sr. 6-2 215Anthony Otero OL Sr. 5-8 230Derek Valdez OL Jr. 6-2 270T.J. Spurgeon OL Sr. 5-8 200Tyler Evens OL Sr. 5-10 180Carsten Ashton OL Sr. 6-1 185

DEFENSE POS YR HT WTTyson Mollotte DL Sr. 6-1 205Joey Gomez DL Sr. 5-10 220Stephen Villarreal DL Sr. 5-11 205Tanner Wagner DL So. 5-11 175Joseph Walker LB Sr. 5-11 195Kyle Duke LB Sr. 5-8 175Eric Garza LB Jr. 5-8 170Austin Roylance DB Sr. 5-9 165Juston Lind DB Jr. 5-10 165Caleb Garza DB Sr. 5-10 195Henry Boersma DB Sr. 5-11 160

OTHELLOHUSKIES

Others to watch: LB Eric Alvarez, Jr., (5-6, 160);LB Callen Anderson, Jr., (5-10, 175); WR Boersma;DL Derek Cantu, Jr., (6-1, 180); OL Derek Gilbert,Jr., (5-10, 195); LB Matt Melo, Jr., (5-9, 180); OLBubba Ruiz, So.; (6-1, 215); WR Jacob Tovar, Sr.,(6-2, 175); LB Richie Valdez, Jr., (5-8, 170).

Quick hits◗ Last year’s squad was 7-3 and made the stateplayoffs. A large part of that team comes back,led by all-everything Caleb Garza, the offensiveMVP who rushed for 1,605 yards and scored 23 TDs. He was also a first-team all-star asdefensive back and as a kick returner.

◗ QB David Garza gives the offense some balance.Last season as a sophomore, he threw for 1,005 yards and 11 touchdowns against just fiveinterceptions.

◗ Defensively, Hoell has six starters back. Mollotteand Gomez will anchor the line, as Walker will thelinebacking corps. Roylance, Lind and Caleb Garzawill man the secondary.

◗ Before they get into league play, the Huskieshave a tough opener tonight at Connell.

OutlookThe talent is there to do some serious damage,

not just in the league, but in the entire state. Thekey, says Hoell, will be how everyone gets along.

“Our kids have developed tremendous teamchemistry this fall,” he said. “It is essential to oursuccess to have that chemistry within our team.”

Sept. 16. Keep that date in mind,because that’s when Othello visits

Prosser. Arguably the top twoteams in the conference thisyear, the Huskies return a lot ofstar power while the Mustangsseem to just reload every sea-son. This just might be Roger

Hoell’s year, as the Othello coach hasjust the right mix of six returningstarters on offense and six ondefense.

Standout running backs.First, there’s Caleb Garzafrom Othello. He’s the reigningCWAC offensive MVP, whorushed for 1,605 yards andfound the end zone 23 times.Then there’s Prosser’s IsaacAnderson, who rushed for 1,224yards and scored 19 touchdowns.Both will be fun to watch this sea-son.

A new coach at Grandview, butthere’s still plenty of offensive fire-

power. Rick Ramos takes overat the helm. But he’s also gotDerek Swearingen back atquarterback and three otherguys — Herman Herrera,Dominque Munoz and Michael

Perez — who had at least 22 catcheslast season.

Ellensburg has a new quarterback atthe helm, and he just happensto be the son of a collegecoach. Matt Bennett is theson of Central WashingtonUniversity head coach BlaineBennett, and you shouldexpect him to be everythingthat a coach’s son is when it comesto football.

Wapato struggled last season. Buta new coach might make a big differ-ence. Orson Christensen has been a

coach for 47 years, including10 years at Eastern OregonUniversity. He’s the kind of guywho can turn around a pro-gram pretty quickly, and thereis some talent at Wapato —including a big offensive line.

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Coach: Mark Mochel (2nd year, 6-4).Last league title: 2004.Last playoff berth: 2006.Home field: Earl Barden Field.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTJordan West QB Jr. 6-2 170Kaleb Schrank RB Jr. 5-7 185Bobby Martinez RB Sr. 5-6 175Kris Janis WR Sr. 5-8 168Seth Powell WR Jr. 6-3 175Chris Godfrey TE Sr. 6-0 195Cajun Olson OL Sr. 5-10 240Ezequiel Viramontes OL Sr. 5-10 200Salvador Rodriguez OL Sr. 5-10 210Kenny Hood OL Jr. 6-0 205Alex Godfrey OL Sr. 5-10 165Kaleb Schrank K Jr. 5-7 185DEFENSE POS YR HT WTEzequiel Viramontes DL Sr. 5-10 200Kenny Hood DL Jr. 6-0 205Chase Olson DL Sr. 5-11 235Justin Bixler DL Jr. 5-10 180Kaleb Schrank LB Jr. 5-7 185Sergio Reyna LB So. 5-10 155Fernando Valencia LB Sr. 5-11 195Kris Janis DB Sr. 5-8 168Devin Perez DB Sr. 5-7 135Chris Godfrey DB Sr. 6-0 195Seth Powell DB Jr. 6-3 175Chase Dorais P Jr. 6-2 180

EAST VALLEYRED DEVILS

Others to watch: QB Brian Bender, Sr., (6-0,170); OL Bixler; WR/DB Jeano Campo, Sr., (5-9,156); TE/DB Dorais; RB David Garza, Jr., (5-10,185); DL Martinez; OL Olson

Quick hits◗ Schrank, an honorable mention all-conferencekicker last season, looks to be a leader. He’ll startat both running back and linebacker in addition tohis kicking duties once again.◗ Mochel will go with six guys starting on bothsides of the ball — Janis, Schrank, Chris Godfrey,Viramontes, Hood and Powell.◗ Keep an eye on Sept. 23 and 30. The Red Devilsentertain Prosser, then visit Othello. It could bethe key to their season.Outlook

Coach Mochel starts his second season at thehelm in a better comfort zone. The kids know hissystem and he knows the personnel better.

And coming off of a 6-4 campaign meansthere’s plenty of optimism.

The key will be getting new quarterback JordanWest time to get comfortable running the offense.The good news is that he has three returnees onthe offensive line in Viramontes, Rodriguez andAlex Godfrey.

Defensively, Viramontes on the line andSchrank at linebacker will have to lead theirrespective units as the only returning starters.Janis and Godfrey give the secondary some start-ing experience.

Coach: Randy Affholter (15th year, 90-52).Last league title: 2009.Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: Andreotti Field.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTMatt Bennett QB Jr. 5-11 180Damien Roseberry RB Sr. 5-11 185Corbin Richardson FB Jr. 6-1 220Kody Graham WR Sr. 6-5 185Patrick Smyth WR Sr. 6-3 180Mac Mitchell TE Sr. 6-3 215Isaac Kindervag C Jr. 5-10 185Michael Anderson G So. 6-1 240Parker Berman G So. 6-1 220Perry Simpson T Sr. 6-5 190Eric Lillquist T Sr. 6-0 195Michael Wyatt K Sr. 5-11 170DEFENSE POS YR HT WTDamien Roseberry DE Sr. 5-11 185Corbin Richardson DT Jr. 6-1 220Mac Mitchell DT Sr. 6-3 215Josh Ketner DE Sr. 5-10 170Jake Mungia OLB Sr. 5-8 160Avery Pellett MLB Jr. 5-9 180Corbin Mace OLB Sr. 5-10 175Ben Stockdale DB So. 6-0 150Dillon Dompier DB Jr. 5-8 145Kody Graham DB Sr. 6-5 185Patrick Smyth DB Sr. 6-3 180Matt Bennett P Jr. 5-11 180

ELLENSBURGBULLDOGS

Others to watch: TB/DE J Foley, Sr., (6-0, 180);FB Pellett; WR Wyatt; DB Sam Young, Jr. (5-9,170).

Quick hits◗ Last year’s senior-laden team finished 8-2, butlost in the regional playoffs.◗ Roseberry and Mitchell are both two-wayreturning starters. Roseberry was a second-teamDL selection last year, and on offense he rushedfor 652 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. Mitchellwas an honorable mention pick at tight end.◗ Lillquist, Wyatt and Mitchell are also leaders offthe field. Lillquist is the ASB public relations repre-sentative at the school, while Wyatt and Mitchellare senior class officers.◗ Quarterback Matt Bennett is the son of CentralWashington University head football coach BlaineBennett. Matt Bennett was also an honorablemention pick as a kick returner last season.◗ The Bulldogs are the only team in the conferenceto play its nonleaguer on the west side, atArchbishop Murphy tonight.

OutlookCoach Affholter lost a lot of experience from

last season’s squad.Offensively, he’ll need an all-new line to jell

quickly to help Bennett pass and Roseberry run.Defensively, the Bulldogs have experience up

front. But things are pretty green at linebackerand in the secondary.

Coach: Jeff Jamieson (12th year, 60-52).Last league title: 1980.Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: Karl Graf Stadium.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTShay Shattuck QB Sr. 5-11 210Conner O’Malley RB Sr. 6-0 190Mason Hall WR Jr. 5-10 165Kody Ergeson WR Jr. 5-9 160Daniel Hernandez WR Sr. 5-10 170Mike Espinoza TE Sr. 5-11 145Aaron Gibbs C Sr. 5-8 200Cody Roberts G Sr. 6-2 240Pedro Recondo G Jr. 5-11 245Brandon Bertelsen T Sr. 6-2 185Jay Skeen T Jr. 6-3 205Daniel Hernandez K Sr. 5-10 170DEFENSE POS YR HT WTShay Shattuck DE Sr. 5-11 210Cody Roberts DT Sr. 6-2 240Pedro Recondo DT Jr. 5-11 245Andrew Au DE Jr. 5-10 175Jessie Magana LB Jr 5-11 195Conner O’Malley LB Sr. 6-0 190Kody Ergeson LB Jr. 5-9 160Rafael Arellano CB Jr. 5-10 150Junior Marmolejo CB Jr. 5-6 150Chris Weeks S Jr. 6-3 185Daniel Hernandez S Sr. 5-10 170Daniel Hernandez P Sr. 5-10 170

SELAHVIKINGS

Others to watch: OL Au; DL Andrew Carney, Jr.,(6-1, 185); DB Ergeson; DB Clay Forenpohar, Sr.,(6-2, 160); DL Gibbs; RB Magana; WR Weeks.

Quick hits◗ Hernandez is the go-to guy on this team. Hestarts at wide receiver and at defensive back. Buthis forte is as a kicker and punter, where he hasreceived some preseason all-state notice.◗ The Vikings return another two-way starterfrom last season in Roberts, who will anchor bothsides of the line.◗ Selah does have six defensive starters return-ing, including linebackers O’Malley and Ergesonand DBs Marmelejo and Hernandez.◗ Shattuck is one of those rare guys who will startat quarterback and defensive end. Kennewick Highgrad Adam Carriker, now with the WashingtonRedskins, pulled that off seven years ago.◗ Like Grandview and Prosser, Selah will play up inits nonleague contest, scheduled tonight at homeagainst West Valley of Yakima.Outlook

Jamieson’s biggest question this season will behow well his offense can move the football.

And while Shattuck has some experiencedblocking up front, the skill position players will def-initely have to step up.

If not, at least the Vikings have Hernandez, whocan get three points or pin the opponent deep inits own territory with his foot.

Coach: Jason Smith (4th year, 17-13).Last league title: 1990.Last playoff berth: 2005.Home field: A.C. Meagher Field.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTDaniel Maldonado QB Sr. 6-2 187Miguel Jimenez RB Sr. 5-8 160Domingo Luna RB Jr. 5-8 171David Chavez FB Sr. 5-9 210Peter Equihua TE Sr. 5-10 172Dominic Whalawitsa TE Sr. 5-9 185Robert Luna C So. 5-11 247Antonio Dominguez G Sr. 5-9 245Thompson Roberts G Sr. 5-9 216Justin Barney T Sr. 6-2 288Juan Alcala T Sr. 5-9 157

DEFENSE POS YR HT WTIsrael Hernandez DE Jr. 5-10 161Robert Luna DT So. 5-11 247Thompson Roberts DT Sr. 5-9 216Alex Rodriguez DE Jr. 5-8 176Juan Alcala LB Sr. 5-9 157Domingo Luna LB Jr. 5-8 171David Chavez LB Sr. 5-9 210Miguel Jimenez CB Sr. 5-8 160Peter Equihua CB Sr. 5-10 172Carlos Hernandez S Jr. 5-6 132Victor L. Lopez S Sr. 5-7 168

TOPPENISHWILDCATS

Quick hits◗ The Wildcats had a banner season in 2010,earning seven victories. A big reason is Chavez,who was an honorable mention pick at both run-ning back and linebacker. He rushed for 510 yardsand scored nine touchdowns in 2010. Chavezfound the end zone 10 times and scored 62 points.◗ Equihua, a returning two-way starter, was anhonorable mention selection at defensive back. Asa receiver, he caught 10 passes for 314 yards anda stunning 31.4 yards per catch.◗ Maldonado passed for 484 yards last season,but just one TD pass.◗ Roberts is another two-way starter returningfor Smith. He’ll anchor both sides of the lines. Infact, he’s the only starter back on either line.

OutlookIt all starts with Maldonado, who will need to

improve on his just one TD pass from last season.Then it will go to Chavez and Equihua, who are

two pretty potent weapons.Defensively, Jimenez and Equihua will lead the

secondary.For many years, the Toppenish program has

struggled. But not over the last couple of seasonsunder Smith.

He believes he has a tradition starting.“The current seniors wish to continue with the

success and ‘Wildcat Brotherhood’ that has beenestablished for the last three years,” said Smith.

Coach: Orson Christensen (1st year).Last league title: Never.Last playoff berth: 2000.Home field: Dan Doornink Field.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTEfren Diaz QB Sr. 5-6 170Ricardo Rodriguez FB Jr. 5-8 175Ignacio Ibarra WB Sr. 5-8 135Adam Vela WR So. 6-0 170Jaime De La Torre WR Sr. 5-9 155Juan Melgosa TE So. 6-0 180Alex Katzfey C Sr. 6-1 250Noe Mendez G Jr. 5-10 185Arturo Guerrero G Jr. 6-0 230Zeke Martinez T Sr. 6-2 260Matt White T Jr. 6-2 275Juan Melgosa K So. 6-0 180DEFENSE POS YR HT WTAlex Katzfey DT Sr. 6-1 250Jacob Contreras NT So. 6-0 235Zeke Martinez DT Sr. 6-2 260Efren Diaz OLB Sr. 5-6 170Miguel Rivera OLB Sr. 5-9 175Ricardo Rodriguez ILB Jr. 5-8 175Dylan Rivera ILB So. 6-0 220Ignacio Ibarra DB Sr. 5-8 135Jaime De La Torre DB Sr. 5-9 155Juan Melgosa DB So. 6-0 180Anthony Alvarado DB So. 6-0 165Juan Melgosa P So. 6-0 180

Others to watch: QB Alvarado; RB Rivera.

Quick hits◗ Wapato was winless last season. But it found anexperienced coach in Christensen, who has beena coach for 47 years. That includes a 10-yearstretch at Eastern Oregon University. Last seasonhe was at Rainier Christian, but he decided tomove on when the school, which should play 11-man football, had to play 8-man.◗ Ibarra is the big offensive guy back. He rushedfor 335 yards on 63 carries, averaging 5.3 yardseach time he touched the ball.◗ One thing Christensen does have is size up fronton the offensive line, the five starters averaging240 pounds.◗ The Wolves will take a look at a lot of players thisseason. Christensen says Rivera will get hischances at running back, as will Alvarado at quar-terback.◗ Two players return as two-way starters from2010. Rodriguez started at fullback and inside line-backer, while Martinez starts on both sides of theline.

OutlookNo one is expecting any miracles this season at

Wapato. But what Christensen does give theWolves is an experienced football man who stillloves the game and coaching kids.

He’ll try a 3-4 defense, and the secondary willneed to step up. The Wolves will need somestrong play on the offensive line too.

Coach: Jay Mills (11th year, 36-65).Last league title: 1992.Last playoff berth: 2007.Home field: Kiwanis Field.

EPHRATATIGERS

Players to watch: FB Fidel Bazan, Sr., (5-11,200); QB Tyler Clark, Jr. (6-0, 165); WR JacobCrowder, Jr., (6-3, 175); RB Jacob Green, Sr., (5-10, 175); RB/WR Micah Ohl, Sr., (5-8, 160).

Quick hits◗ One thing the Tigers have this season is speed.Mills will want to get Ohl — who ran an 11.09 sec-onds in the 100 meters at state — as manytouches as possible. Ohl moves from runningback out to a receiver spot.◗ Mills also is moving Bazan and Green from theoffensive line, where they played last season, intothe backfield. Green was the 400-meter cham-pion in track in the CWAC last spring.◗ Clark has the inside track at QB, but EvanBrooks and Tyson Martin are also battling.◗ Whoever the QB is, he’ll have a big target outthere with Crowder.◗ Ephrata and neighborhood rival Quincy gettogether twice this season: tonight in a nonlea-guer and Nov. 3.

OutlookThe key for Ephrata will be the offensive line

play. Speed won’t mean a thing if the QB or run-ning backs don’t get enough time to do anythingwith the football.

Coach: Stephen Wallace (3rd year, 7-13).Last league title: 2003.Last playoff berth: 2005.Home field: Quincy High School.

QUINCYJACKRABBITS

Returning starters: C/DL Jacob Barth, Sr., (5-11,205); WR/DB Kody Berens, Sr., (6-0, 160); DBJacob Durfee, Jr., (6-1, 185); P MichaelHeitstuman, Sr., (5-8, 200); RG/LB Jose Solorio,So., (6-2, 250); WR/LB Cole Stanley, Sr., (6-2,185); LB Armando Tafoya, Jr., (6-0, 240); HB/DBCai Yamamoto, Sr., (5-8, 170).

Others to watch: QB Durfee.

Quick hits◗ Wallace’s team will boast one of the biggestoffensive lines in the conference, with the startingfive averaging 241 pounds across the front.◗ That should give QB Durfee plenty of time todecided whether he wants to run with the ball, ortoss it 50 yards down the field on the fly — whichaccording to his coach, he can do.◗ Berens is the top receiver in the conferencecoming back. He caught 40 passes last seasonfor 1,125 yards.◗ Quincy and neighborhood rival Ephrata gettogether twice this season: tonight in a nonlea-guer and Nov. 3.

OutlookWith a big offensive line and some talented skill

position players, Wallace’s team could be in for abigger win total this season than last year’s four.

WAPATOWOLVES



SCOUTING THE MID-COLUMBIA

MIQUIYAHZAMORAChiawana

Sr., 6-1, 199

MOEHANDCOXWalla Walla

Sr., 5-11, 170

Four-year starter and three-timeall-league selection primed for hisbest season yet.

Dynamic two-sport athlete needs twomore receiving TDs to break Wa-Hi’s

career record. Will also see time at QB.

BODIESIMPSONKennewickJr., 5-7, 160

JOSHRICHARDSSouthridge

Sr., 5-10, 155

Proved to be a dynamic target as a sophomore with 41 receptions (third in CBBN 3A) and 7 TD catches (tied for second).

C.J.EDRINGTONChiawana

Sr., 5-11, 180

All-CBBN second-teamer led Riverhawks’ WRs with 28 catches and 4 TDs, averaging 13.4 yards per catch. Surehands and solid routes will help new QB make smooth transition.

Was the No. 3 target for Mendenhall last season but is theSuns’ most experienced receiver. Was sixth in CBBN 3A in

catches (35) and averaged 16.1 yards per catch.

MATTHADLEYConnell

Sr., 5-11, 210

JORDANDOWNINGChiawana

Sr., 6-1, 200

What is left to say? Two-time Class 1A player of the year,tied the single season TD record, finished in top 10 for singleseason rushing and committed to BYU.

Named to 4A all-state team after leading CBBN4A with 23 TDs and 140 points. Led Riverhawks to

CBBN 4A league titles in football AND basketball.

STEVENMONTERREYSunnyside

Sr., 5-10, 190

CALEBGARZAOthello

Sr., 5-10, 195

Mr. Offense for the Grizzlies, he led the CBBN 3Ain all-purpose yards (1,634), was fourth in rushing(924, 6 TDs) and fourth in receiving (40-369).

CHRISHAUETERSouthridge

Sr., 5-11, 170

Will get a chance to do a little bit of everything this year: run,catch, return kicks, even punt. He is the CBBN 3A’s top return-ing scorer with 8 TDs and a 2-point conversion.

Named the CWAC Offensive MVP last season afterleading the conference in rushing with 1,605 yards. Hewas also the top scorer, finding the end zone 23 times.

MATTMENDENHALLSouthridgeSr., 6-3, 200

CHANDLERSALISBURYConnell

Sr., 5-9, 180

Led the CBBN3A in yards(2,602) andtied for third in

TDs. Big, strong,athletic — has all

the tools to be thedominant passer inthe area ... providedhe has enough timeto find receivers.

Threw 26 touch-downs to just fourinterceptions lastyear, his first as astarting quarter-back. He won’thave quite the samereceiving threat,but is more sea-soned and couldput up big numbers.

JASONHUTCHISONKamiakin

Sr., 6-2, 175

ALEXMYRICKRoyal

Jr., 5-7, 165

Varsity rookie willhave every chanceto succeed, sur-rounded by tal-ented skill playersand one of the bestoffensive lines inthe region. Hasenough arm for theBraves’ verticalattack.

JOEYZAMORAChiawana

So., 6-2, 186

Good size andgreat athletic genes— his cousin isRiverhawks’ two-way star MiquiyahZamora — couldlead to a huge sea-son. He has gotplenty of talentaround him to helpgrow into the role.

A dual threatquarterback,rushed for 743yards and threw for1,833 more. Didthrow 11 intercep-tions, but shouldimprove on that thisseason. Should bemore confident inthe pocket.


Sr., 6-1, 199

GRANTWOODSKennewickSr., 5-7, 165

Led CBBN 4A spe-cial teamers with14.6-yard averageon 14 punt returns.Combination ofspeed and strentghmakes him one ofleague’s most chal-lenging players toplan against.

Led the CBBN 3Ain kick returns witha 33.7 average;returned two kicksfor TDs; racked up1,072 all-purposeyards; if he gets thecorner, has enoughspeed to win mostfoot races.

CHANDLERMERTENSSouthridge

Sr., 5-8, 165

QTAYCHACKRichland

Jr., 5-11, 145

Connected on 21 of 23 extrapoints and 7 of 10field goals last sea-son; veteran kickergives Suns a realscoring threat assoon as they crossthe other team’s 35-yard line.

CAMERONLAWMoses LakeJr., 5-10, 180

As a sophomore,finished second inCBBN 4A amongleague kickoffreturners with a20.4 yard averageon 17 returns. Willalso help anchorChiefs’ secondaryas returning starter.

Stepped intotough role afterBombers’ all-leaguekicker, Kevin Garza,went down withinjury late in theseason. Hit 37-yardFG and nailed twoextra points in firstround of 4A stateplayoffs.

O-LINE

DENNISCHRISTENSENRichland

Sr., 6-4, 270

The anchor of Bombers’ OL is anincredible athlete. Strong and fast — heclocks 4.9 in the 40 — he is drawinglooks from Boise, BYU and Oregon St.

SEANCLAUSENKamiakin

Sr., 6-4, 235

Was a second-team CBBN 3A pick,now is the center for the offensivefront that will be the focus ofKamiakin’s attack.

GATESMICHELChiawana

Sr., 6-0, 210

Named to all-CBBN second team onOL and DL. He’ll be the key to develop-ing a young but promising offensivefront to protect Joey Zamora.

KENNANVANHOLLEBEKEConnell

Sr., 6-4, 260

Three-year starter who has helpedclear holes for the state’s best runningback. That offensive line is obviouslydoing something right.

JEREMYLARSONWalla Walla

Jr., 5-11, 260

Along with Logan Reardon, willanchor a strong Blue Devils OL that isstarting to develop a nasty meanstreak, according to coach Eric Hisaw.

The king is dead. Long live theking.

It was a star-studded class ofsenior talent that graduated lastspring, making way for the next cropof would-be standouts to write theirchapter in the Mid-Columbia book offootball.

The Tri-City Herald’s first edition ofpreseason rankings proved a big hit.Of the 40 choices, 24 were first-team all-league, and four more sec-ond-team. There were three MVPs,an offensive lineman of the year,three offensive players of the yearand two defensive POYs.

So the pressure is on. Wherewould you start the building processof a new team? Would you taketriple threat Miquiyah Zamora, ratedNo. 1 in three areas? Or go with histeammate, Jordan Downing, aproven player of the year? Ormaybe it’s Mr. Connell, Matt Hadley.

And the first pick of the 2011 Mid-Columbia draft is ...

MattMendenhall

DennisChristensen

StevenMonterrey

MoeHandcox

RUNNING BACK

SPECIAL TEAMS GrantWoods

RECEIVER/TIGHT END

QUARTERBACK


LINEBACKER

ZACHUMEMOTOKamiakin

Sr., 6-0, 195

A unanimous CBBN 3A first-teampick last season and a three-yearstarter; finished with 112 tackles lastseason, 42 for loss or no gain; learnedfrom previous Kamiakin greats, nowit’s his turn to give the lessons.

DREWOORDKamiakin

Sr., 5-11, 210

Also a unanimous CBBN 3A first-team selection last seasons after tyinga team record with 55 tackles for lossor no gain; also forced nine turnovers;bulldog of a defender who makes lifetough on ball carriers.

JORDANDOWNINGChiawana

Sr., 6-1, 200

Would you rather be bowled over bya 4A all-state RB or blasted head-onby a returning all-CBBN linebacker?Not much of a choice for opposingplayers, but this punishing hitter willget his licks in one way or another.

SAWYERPOWELLRichland

Sr., 6-2, 205

Rare combination of speed andexplosiveness put him on the map at aNike camp for elite players inBeaverton. Once camp broke, he hadoffers on the table from Boise State,Oregon State and BYU.

LONNIEHURLEYPasco

Sr., 5-9, 175

Quick on his feet with incredible bal-ance. Qualified for state in wrestlinglast season and likely won’t have anytrouble taking down running backs.

MOCK DRAFT

JOEHUNTKamiakin

Sr., 6-3, 215

GATESMICHELChiawana

Sr., 6-0, 210

Had a standout year with 51⁄2 sacks last season; will have todeal with increased double teams as the only returner from astar-studded defensive line.

There’s nobody better to have in front of MLBJordan Downing to fend off would-be blockers

than this second-team all-CBBN senior.

B.K.ROBINSONRichland

Sr., 6-1, 190

IVANDIAZKennewick

Sr., 6-0, 295

As good as he is on offense, coach MikeNeidhold says he is a natural on defense. “He hasgot a great football sense. He just wants to play.”

CHARLIEPETERSONProsser

Sr., 5-7, 184

His size is deceptive, because he was still an all-state player last year — even after overcoming aknee injury.

A CBBN 3A honorable mention last season, is a boulder in the middle that offenses will find tough to

move. Squats more than 500 pounds.


Sr., 6-1, 199

D-I recruit makes teams pay when they throw hisway. Returned interception for TD in first game ofseason last year and rarely got challenged again.

One of best athletes ever to suit up for BlueDevils. “He’s afraid of no one,” coach Eric Hisawsaid. “He will hit you in the mouth over and over.”

JAMESSWINYARDKamiakin

Sr., 5-9, 166

Earned CBBN 3A honorable mention;picked off two passes last season; is theonly returning starter in Braves’ backfield.

MATTHADLEYConnell

Sr., 5-11, 210

Doesn’t get nearly as much credit for hisdefensive play as he should, but he is expectedto play safety at BYU — so someone is paying attention.

Combines with Zamora, Isaac Daniel toform one of most formidable defensive

secondary tandems in the state.

1. Jordan Downing, RB/LB, Chiawana2. Matt Hadley, RB/DB, Connell3. Miquiyah Zamora, WR/DB,

Chiawana4. Matt Mendenhall, QB, Southridge5. Moe Handcox, WR/CB, Walla

Walla6. Steven Monterrey, RB, Sunnyside7. Zach Umemoto, RB/LB, Kamiakin8. Dennis Christensen, OL/DL,

Richland9. Sawyer Powell, LB, Richland

10. Caleb Garza, RB/DB, Othello11. Gates Michel, OL/DL, Chiawana12. Chandler Salisbury, QB, Connell13. Chris Haueter, RB, Southridge14. Jason Hutchison, QB, Kamiakin15. James Swinyard, WR/DB,

Kamiakin16. B.K. Robinson, RB/DE, Richland17. Drew Oord, LB/FB, Kamiakin18. Grant Woods, RB/DB, Kennewick19. Alex Myrick, QB, Royal20. C.J. Edrington, WR/DB,

Chiawana21. Joe Hunt, DL, Kamiakin22. Joey Zamora, QB, Chiawana23. Bodie Simpson, WR, Kennewick24. Luis Murillo, RB, Pasco25. Josh Richards, WR, Southridge26. Rob Ferenz, TE/DT, Walla Walla27. Jonah Hoe, RB, Walla Walla28. Colter Quick, QB, Richland29. Elijah Gardaya, WR/DB,

Richland30. Lonnie Hurley, LB, Pasco

LonnieHurley

GatesMichel

DEFENSIVE LINE

DEFENSIVE BACK

C.J.EDRINGTONChiawana

Sr., 5-11, 180

JamesSwinyard

MOEHANDCOXWalla Walla

Sr., 5-11, 170

RON SIEGEL PRESEASON SENIOR ALL-STATE TEAMOFFENSE

QB Jeff Lindquist Mercer Island 6-3 225RB KeiVarae Russell Mariner 5-11 180RB Levonte Littlejohn Lakes 5-11 185WR David Fontenette Bethel 6-2 220WR Trent Sewell Bethel 6-2 200TE Caleb Smith Kent Kentridge 6-5 235OL Zach Banner Lakes 6-8 280OL Joshua Garnett Puyallup 6-4 275OL Max Kelly Gonzaga Prep 6-4 255OL Nathan Dean Juanita 6-5 270OL Cory English Auburn 6-3 275PK Corey Durkee Gig Harbor 6-4 200MP Cedric Dozier Lakes 5-11 185MP Austin Pernell Kentlake 5-11 180MP David Trimble Davis 6-0 169

DEFENSEDL Drew Sharkey Spokane Ferris 6-3 255DL B.J. Salmonson Nooksack Valley 6-5 265DL Ryan Johnson Mtn. View 6-3 245DL Zaheer Webb Lakewood Lakes 6-3 315LB Jordan Palu Federal Way 6-2 225LB Curtis Taylor O’Dea 6-1 215LB Caleb Saulo Kentlake 6-2 225LB Austin Rickert Issaquah 6-2 220DB Mike Washington Oak Harbor 6-3 185DB Jason Thompson Kennedy Catholic 6-3 205DB Damian Greene Skyline 5-10 175P Brett Arrivey Woodinville 6-2 205MP Matt Hadley Connell 5-11 210MP Miquiyah Zamora Chiawana 6-1 199MP Michael Rector Bellarmine 6-1 180

OTHER SENIORS TO WATCHQB Drew Austin Graham-Kapowsin6-2 190QB Anthony Berg Kamiak 6-3 200QB Sam Brown Jackson 6-0 190QB Mitch Gueller Chehalis 6-3 205QB Justin Hordyk Bethel 6-1 175QB Kaben Humphrey-Butler Union 6-3 195

QB Kieran McDonagh Skyview 6-2 225QB Lucas McGill Eastmont 6-2 200QB Jake Nelson Lake Stevens 6-2 195QB Deion Wright Davis 6-0 184RB Caleb Garza Othello 5-10 185RB Kole Heidinger Ferris 5-9 175RB Eugene Holley Shorewood 6-0 175RB Spencer Killman Olympia 6-0 190RB Zach Marshall Camas 5-9 185RB D.J. May Federal Way 5-11 195RB Steven Monterrey Sunnyside 5-10 190RB Trai Patrick Jackson 5-10 200RB Chevy Walker E.S. Catholic 6-0 185RB Levi Wigg Mt. Baker 5-9 170R Jake Archer Cascade Chr. 6-2 190R Nick Fuller Woodland 6-4 200R Sam Gesicki Olympic 6-0 185R Moe Handcox Walla Walla 5-10 175R Keylin Hudleston Rogers 6-5 210R Cooper Kupp Davis 6-0 180R Eric Lemke Issaquah 6-4 240R Andrew Price Blaine 6-5 220R Jake Springfield E.S. Catholic 6-4 190R Nate Trotter Adna 6-5 225R Zach Wimberly Tumwater 6-2 225L Jefferson Aumua Jefferson 6-3 290L Joe Arguinchona Ferris 6-4 235L Caleb Barnes Cashmere 6-2 220L Morya Breland Foster 6-2 230L Gino Bresolin Eastlake 6-2 255L Daniel Canzater Ferndale 6-2 260L Dennis Christensen Richland 6-4 270L Matt Cruz Skyview 6-3 255L Quincey Davison Kentwood 6-2 290L Jake Eldrenkamp Bellevue 6-5 285L Sam Flor O’Dea 6-4 275L Cody Fulleton O’Dea 6-3 265L Roko Gucake King’s 6-3 245L Jarek Jensen Squalicum 6-2 285

L Martin Martinez Mariner 6-3 310L Josh Mitchell Mt. Si 6-3 270L Colton Niblick Jackson 6-3 265L Uso Olive Federal Way 6-0 285L Anthony Olobia Issaquah Liberty 6-5 235L James Peckham Arch. Murphy 6-4 270L Alec Postlewait Mt. Baker 6-3 255L Joel Ragazzo Bethel 6-4 225L Jalen Robinson Liberty 6-2 255L Seth Rojas O’Dea 6-4 245L Scott Rose White River 6-3 285L Caro Samoa Kentridge 6-2 275L Brandon Siliga Decatur 6-4 285L Paul Toala Highline 6-3 255 L Kennan VanHollebeke Connell 6-4 260L Sawyer Whalen Woodinville 6-4 240L Taylor Whiteman Lynden 6-2 300L Walker Willliams Tacoma Baptist 6-7 320LB Bo Brummel Arlington 6-1 220LB Tyler Carlson Enumclaw 6-1 215LB Ryan Chynoweth Enumclaw 6-0 210LB Jordan Downing Chiawana 6-1 200LB James Hatfield Kentwood 5-9 210LB Kurt Karstetter Ferris 6-2 200LB Tim Luafatasaga Jefferson 6-2 245LB George Marinin Kingston 6-3 215LB Kyle Newsom Meadowdale 6-2 210LB Sawyer Powell Richland 6-2 205LB Tyler Self Kamiak 6-1 210LB Sam Shober Arch. Murphy 6-3 210LB Joshua Shreffler Cascade Chr. 6-2 205LB Dustin Stanton Lakewood 6-6 225LB Jacob Tuivaiave Washington 6-3 245DB Tyler Hasty Bellevue 5-11 185DB Tory James Monroe 6-0 195DB Jayshawn Jordan O’Dea 5-10 170DB Victor KorchemniyAuburn Mtn. View5-10 195DB Ma’ne Manaea Lakes 5-11 185

DB Mo Morrison Skyview 6-0 205DB Tanner Nelson Union 6-2 190DB Gabe Rengo Union 6-1 195DB Jacob Zylstra Kentridge 6-2 180K/P Danny Braun Eastlake 6-0 180K/P Daniel Hernandez Selah 5-10 180K/P Brenner Hinkle Tumwater 5-10 185K/P Mitch Johnson Bellevue 6-0 175K/P John Kilburg Eastlake 6-0 180

JUNIORS TO WATCHOL Kevin Ahrens Liberty 6-4 250QB Michael Amsel Chelan 5-11 190QB Max Browne Skyline 6-5 215DL Jamie Bryant Tumwater 6-5 270DB Calvin Chandler Bellarmine 6-1 185LB Sean Constantine Bellevue 6-2 225DB Jimmy Davis Kentridge 5-10 170DB Anthony Davis Lincoln 6-0 190QB Isaac Dotson Newport 6-2 205LB Snydrek D’sia Mt. Tahoma 5-11 210ATH Jake Gall Cle Elum 5-10 190WR Victor Gamboa Washington 5-10 185ATH Reiley Henderson Skyview 5-10 180P/K Derrick Holt Lindberg 5-10 180DL Mitch Kapsei Lindbergh 6-1 240QB Josh Kriaght Lynden 5-10 185QB Sefo Liafau Bellarmine 6-3 215OL Cole Madison Kennedy Catholic 6-4 225DL Titus Makasini Meadowdale 6-5 270P Joe Miles Auburn Riverside 6-4 250LB Dre Milton Lakes 5-10 220DL Cody Moorhead Hazen 6-4 235LB Peyton Pelluer Skyline 6-1 205L Noah Schultz-Rathbun Hockinson 6-2 210ATH Andrew Shadle Bremerton 6-0 195TE Kevin Shelton Auburn 6-3 230QB Matt Stuart Renton Lindbergh 6-4 235WR Mike Tate Federal Way 6-1 180RB Brad Wallace River Ridge 6-0 190



SCAC East’10 REPLAY

SAVE THE DATEGame times are 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted

TodayOthello at Connell; Kiona-Benton at Highland;

Columbia-Burbank at Granger; Mabton at WhiteSwan; Royal at Cashmere; River View at Toppenish;Wahluke at Warden

Friday, Sept. 9Connell at Chelan; Zillah at Kiona-Benton; River

View at Goldendale; Granger at Mabton; Royal atOmak; Columbia-Burbank at La Salle; White Swanat Wahluke

Friday, Sept. 16Cashmere at Connell; Mabton at Wahluke; Kiona-

Benton at River View; Columbia-Burbank at Royal

Friday, Sept. 23Connell at Kiona-Benton; Royal at Mabton; River

View at Columbia-Burbank; Wahluke at Granger

Friday, Sept. 30Wahluke at Royal; Columbia-Burbank at Connell;

Mabton at River View; Naches Valley at Kiona-Benton

Friday, Oct. 7Kiona-Benton at Columbia-Burbank; River View

at Wahluke; Connell at Mabton; La Salle at Royal

Friday, Oct. 14Royal at River View; Mabton at Kiona-Benton;

Wahluke at Connell; Goldendale at Columbia-Burbank

Friday, Oct. 21Columbia-Burbank at Mabton; Connell at Royal;

Kiona-Benton at Wahluke; Zillah at River View

Friday, Oct. 28River View at Connell; Wahluke at Columbia-

Burbank; Royal at Kiona-Benton; Highland atMabton

Friday, Nov. 4Playoff or crossover games

Conf. OverallConnell ......................................6-0 12-2Royal ..........................................5-1 8-3River View ..................................4-2 5-5Kiona-Benton..............................3-3 3-7Columbia-Burbank......................2-4 4-6Wahluke ......................................1-5 4-6Mabton ......................................0-6 0-10

Regional playoffsConnell 58, Naches Valley 6Zillah 26, Kiona-Benton 21Royal 56, Cle Elum-Roslyn 13Goldendale 48, River View 25

CrossoversGranger 19, Mabton 0La Salle 40, Wahluke 25Columbia-Burbank 41, Highland 0


Cashmere 34, Royal 10Connell 56, Hoquiam 14

QuarterfinalsConnell 41, Chelan 6

SemifinalsConnell 55, Omak 21

ChampionshipCascade Christian 42, Connell 35


OL — Tanner Whitaker, sr., Royal. RB — MattHadley, sr., Connell. QB — Chandler Salisbury, sr.,Connell.

First-team defenseLB — Salisbury, sr., Connell. DB — Hadley, sr.,

Connell.First-team special teams

KR — Hadley, sr., Connell.Second-team offense

OL — Tyler Yorgesen, sr., Wahluke; Tyler Tiffany,sr., Columbia-Burbank. QB — Alex Myrick, jr., Royal.

Second-team defenseDL — Tanner Whitaker, sr., Royal; Dalton Morgan,

sr., Kiona-Benton. LB — Austin Hoch, sr., RiverView; Josh McVicker, sr., Columbia-Burbank.

Second-team special teamsP — Lorenzo Sanchez, jr., Mabton.

Honorable mention offenseOL — Eric Huesca, sr., Mabton; Carlos

Gesteleum, sr., Mabton; Justin Edwards, sr., Royal.QB — Austin Weatherby, jr., River View; HeathLawrence, sr., Columbia-Burbank. RB — DaltonMorgan, sr., Kiona-Benton. WR — Jose Jimenez, sr.,Wahluke.

Honorable mention defenseDL — Cristian Fernandez, jr., Royal; Kyle Hall, jr.,

River View. LB — Alex Ramirez, jr., Royal; BradyDixon, jr., Royal; Ryan Heinen, sr., Connell. DB —Matt McCallum, sr., Kiona-Benton; Cristian Aguilar,jr., Kiona-Benton; Alex Ramirez, jr., Royal.

Honorable mention special teamsP — Jimmy Gifford, sr., Kiona-Benton.


Att Yds Avg TDMatt Hadley, Con ..............272 2516 9.3 50Dalton Morgan, KB ............135 858 6.4 12Alex Myrick, Roy ..............106 743 7.0 7Ricky Silverio, Wah ............44 263 6.0 2Luis Madrigal, KB................40 179 4.5 1


Heath Lawrence, CB ....124 225 1861 24 10Austin Weatherby, RV....139 229 1760 17 14Alex Myrick, Roy ............141 242 1833 24 11Chandler Salisbury, Con 133 210 2050 26 4Jared Sabin, Wah ............14 39 224 1 2


Kody Bartlett, RV ................24 307 12.8 2Matt McCallum, KB ............22 254 11.5 0Danny Vermeer, Roy............19 293 15.4 3Dalton Morgan, KB ..............13 125 9.6 0


Matt Hadley, Con................50 0 0 300Dalton Morgan, KB ..............12 0 0 72Francisco Cuevas, Wah ........4 0 0 24Kody Bartlett, RV..................4 0 0 24Danny Vermeer, Roy ............4 0 0 24Chandler Salisbury, Con ......4 0 0 24

Coach: Rich Harris (3rd year, 8-12).Last league title: 1997 (split with Royal,

Wahluke).Last playoff berth: 2006.Home field: Columbia High School, Burbank.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTHeath Lawrence QB Sr. 5-10 175Forest Dexter RB Jr. 5-8 160Josh McVicker WR Sr. 5-8 150Jose Barajas WR Jr. 5-8 155Nathan Roberts WR Sr. 6-0 170Garret Long WR Sr. 6-1 160Bug Hyde C So. 5-8 185Tyler Tiffany G Sr. 5-11 280Marco Mosqueda G Sr. 6-1 295Joel Blanco T Jr. 5-9 210Nathan White T So. 5-11 225Jose Barajas K Jr. 5-8 155DEFENSE POS YR HT WTTucker Simonton DE Jr. 5-11 160Garret Long DE Sr. 6-1 160Marco Mosqueda DT Sr. 6-1 295Tyler Tiffany DT Sr. 5-11 280Brandon McBride LB Sr. 6-0 178Josh McVicker LB Sr. 5-8 150Forest Dexter LB Jr. 5-8 160Casey Hanshew CB Sr. 5-8 140Christopher Ryckman CB So. 6-0 155Nathan Roberts CB Sr. 6-0 170Jose Barajas CB Jr. 5-8 155Nathan Roberts P Sr. 6-0 170

COLUMBIA-BURBANK COYOTES

Others to watch: RB/DB Andrew Wattenberger.

Quick hits◗ The Coyotes only have 26 players out this year,which could cause major issues if they sufferinjuries. On the other hand, they have a lot ofexperience back, especially defensively.◗ Lawrence is entering his second season as thefull-time quarterback. He started four games as asophomore and every game last season. CoachHarris said Lawrence has shown a lot more confi-dence so far this summer in the spread offense,which has translated well in his role as a leader.◗ Coyotes have a brutal early conference sched-ule, facing Royal, River View and Connell in back-to-back-to-back weeks. If they can come out ofthat with at least one win and no major injuries,their chances at the playoffs are right there.

OutlookCoach Harris is entering his third season as

Columbia-Burbank’s head coach, and he thinksthis could be the year they put it together andreach the playoffs.

“We’ve had some kids that didn’t want to workhard or meet the expectations,” Harris said. “Wehad 40-some in the spring, but these are the 26 that showed up in the weight room all summer.

“I think we are solid if we can stay healthy, butwe’ll see how that goes.”

Coach: Wayne Riner (11th year, 109-26).Last league title: 2010.Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Dennis Esser Field.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTChandler Salisbury QB Sr. 5-9 180Matt Hadley RB Sr. 5-11 210Tyson Brook WR Sr. 6-1 240Kade Eppich WR Sr. 6-3 175Austin Huber WR Sr. 5-9 160Ryan Heinen TE Sr. 5-10 185Stefan Davidson C Jr. 5-11 185John Mendez G Sr. 5-11 205Gregory Heinen G So. 6-0 200Kennan VanHollebeke T Sr. 6-4 235Cole Vanderbilt T Sr. 6-4 280Alfredo Rodriguez K So. 5-10 160DEFENSE POS YR HT WTKelton Syrie DE So. 6-3 195Cole Vanderbilt DT Sr. 6-4 280Tyson Brook NG Sr. 6-1 240Kennan VanHollebeke DE Sr. 6-4 235Chandler Salisbury LB Sr. 5-9 180Ryan Heinen LB Sr. 5-10 185Stefan Davidson LB Jr. 5-11 185Skye Perkins CB Sr. 5-10 185Austin Huber CB Sr. 5-9 160Matt Hadley SS Sr. 5-11 205Kade Eppich FS Sr. 6-3 175Eric Williams P Jr. 5-10 180

CONNELLEAGLES

Quick hits◗ The Eagles didn’t lose much off of last season’sstate runner-up team, returning plenty of talent onboth sides of the ball.◗ Salisbury (linebacker), VanHollebeke (offensiveline) and Hadley (running back/safety) are allthree-year starters and will be leaned on heavilythis season.◗ Brook is moving from the offensive line to a widereceiver/tight end position, where he can put hisdiverse skill set to better use.◗ VanHollebeke is switching from defensive tackleto defensive end this season.◗ Kade Eppich draws the duty of replacing olderbrother Kraymer and Bryant Andersen as the go-to option on the outside.

OutlookThe Eagles are once again locked and loaded

and heavy favorites to not only win the leagueagain, but make a run at the state title.

With Hadley in the backfield and returningstarters on both sides of the ball, it certainly ispossible.

One area of concern for Connell is specialteams, which has been a tremendous asset thepast decade, but is young and inexperienced thisseason.

The Eagles also don’t have a ton of depth, andwill need to be blessed with health to get back tothe promised land.

Coach: Charlie Hobbick (3rd year, 6-14).Last league title: 1972 (split Tri-Valley title).Last playoff berth: 2007.Home field: Kiona-Benton High School,

Benton City.Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTAnfernee Cortez QB So. 5-11 160Dalton Morgan RB Sr. 6-3 235Matt McCallum WR Sr.. 5-7 140Tony Cortez WR Jr. 5-6 140Cristian Aguilar WR Jr. 6-1 180Cruz DelAngel WR So. 6-0 170Corey Brumbaugh C Sr. 5-11 260Trevor Nichols G Sr. 6-1 300Santiago Valdez G Jr. 6-2 280Mick Phelps T Jr. 6-6 260Chase Edwards T Sr. 6-0 180Zac Metcalf K Jr. 6-0 155DEFENSE POS YR HT WTTrevor Nichols NT Sr. 6-1 300Cody Zyph DT So. 6-0 220Pierce Williams DT So. 6-0 185Dalton Morgan LB Sr. 6-3 235Luis Madrigal LB Jr. 5-9 185Chase Edwards LB Sr. 6-0 180Kale Setzer LB Jr. 5-9 170Cruz DelAngel SS So. 6-0 170Tony Cortez FS Jr. 5-6 140Tim Herman CB Sr. 6-2 185Matt McCallum CB Sr. 5-7 140Anfernee Cortez QB So. 5-11 160

KIONA-BENTONBEARS

Others to watch: Silas Landoe, So.; JacobHeinen, Fr.

Quick hits◗ Morgan spent the summer lifting weights andattending the Oregon State University summercombine. He is easily the biggest running back inthe conference, though he lacks Hadley’s speed.◗ The Bears lost not only their quarterback (MattMason), but the best wide receiver in the league(all-state first team, Hayden Wing). Replacing themwill be tough, but Hobbick thinks this wide receivergroup has height that has been missing in the past.◗ Kiona-Benton averages 256 pounds across theline, as the Bears are hoping the big boys up front,combined with Morgan in the backfield can lead toa bruising offense.

OutlookThe near regional playoff victory at Zillah

(26-21 loss) last season has the Bears believingthey have the ability to do something this season.

Combine that with the size up front, the height inthe receiving corps and Morgan in the backfield,and Kiona-Benton just might break that playoffdrought.

“I think we will have a team that competes withRoyal and all the other teams in the league,”Hobbick said. “I thought we scrimmaged Connellbetter than the other two years I’ve been here byfar.”

Coach: Brycen Bye (1st year).Last league title: 2001 (split with River View,

Royal).Last playoff berth: 2003.Home field: Wahluke High School, Mattawa.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTJared Sabin QB Sr. 6-2 220Ricky Silverio RB Sr. 5-7 185Jaime Jimenez RB Jr. 5-10 200Francisco Cuevas RB Sr. 5-8 180Oscar Jimenez WR Sr. 5-11 165Jordan Zirker WR Sr. 5-9 150Tyler Yorgesen OL Sr. 5-10 190Alberto Cruz OL Sr. 6-2 230Antonio Martinez OL Sr. 5-8 185Noe Lopez OL Jr. 5-11 225Luis Martinez OL Sr. 5-10 210Jaime Jimenez K Jr. 5-10 200DEFENSE POS YR HT WTAlberto Cruz DL Sr. 6-2 230Antonio Martinez DL Sr. 5-8 185Luis Martinez OL Sr. 5-10 210Jared Sabin DL Sr. 6-2 220Tyler Yorgesen LB Sr. 5-10 190Jaime Jimenez LB Jr. 5-10 200Ricky Silverio LB Sr. 5-7 185Francisco Cuevas DB Sr. 5-8 180Jonathan Abarca DB Sr. 5-3 135Albaro Rodriguez DB Sr. 5-10 170Rafael Mendoza DB Sr. 5-10 145Jaime Jimenez P Jr. 5-10 200

WAHLUKEWARRIORS

Others to watch: WR Mendoza; WR Rodriguez;WR Abarca; DB O. Jimenez; DB Zirker.

Quick hits◗ Bye is in his third season coaching at Wahluke,but this is his first head-coaching job. He is alsothe third coach in three years. He played highschool ball at Pomeroy.◗ Mendoza is an intriguing addition to the Warriors,after placing in the triple jump at the state trackmeet this spring. He could add a lot of speed andathleticism to the outside on offense and defense.◗ The Warriors will run the Fly offense, with differ-ent variations out of that set.◗ While Wahluke has struggled in recent years, theWarriors do have more than 20 seniors on the ros-ter, so experience won’t be a problem.

OutlookWith all new coaches comes change, but Bye’s

transition has been easier since he has been atWahluke the past three seasons.

“The hard thing is getting used to a new person-ality,” Bye said, “but they’ve been around me andI’ve taught most of the kids, and it has been a goodtransition for them.”

The Warriors are hoping to be competitive in allgames, which would then translate to some victo-ries.

“We want to make the district playoff,” Bye said.“That is our big goal to get to that playoff.”

Coach: Trevor Curtis (1st year).Last league title: 1972 (split Tri-Valley title with

Kiona-Benton).Last playoff berth: 2005 (Class 2B).Home field: Mabton High School.

Returning startersPOS YR HT WT

Josh Carrasco WR/DB Jr. 5-8 150Carlos Gesteleum FB/LB Sr. 5-10 160Carlos Rendon OL/DL Jr. 5-8 180Others to watch

POS YR HT WTBryan Arellano OL/DL Sr. 5-10 205Michael Chavez C/DL So. 5-8 200Adrian Gutierrez RB/LB Jr. 5-9 180Isaiah Martinez QB/DB So. 5-7 140Emilio Mireles RB/LB Jr. 5-5 150Daniel Reyes OL/DL Jr. 5-7 180

MABTONVIKINGS

Quick hits◗ Curtis takes over as the third coach in threeyears and faces the monumental task of trying toturn the Vikings program around. Curtis was avolunteer on the coaching staff last year and hasnever been a head coach at the high school level.◗ Mabton has just 28 kids out, but Curtis is hopingto provide some stability and plans on staying formore than one season. ◗ With only three starters back, the team will belearning on the fly a bit. The Vikings also lost sec-ond-team all-SCAC East linebacker Noe Gutierrezand honorable mention defensive back JoshStrickland.◗ Gesteleum is switching from center to fullback.◗ Gutierrez and Carrasco are the only players withmuch of any experience back from last season,but it isn’t much.

OutlookWhile Mabton won’t be competing for a league

title this season, the Vikings still are hoping toimprove.

“I’m going into it wanting to teach them how toplay football,” Curtis said. “And for them to enjoy itand compete. We are just going to come out andwork hard.”

With such a tiny enrollment — only 217 in grades10-12 — Mabton is at a disadvantage, but theVikings were competitive early in the season lastyear.

“I really want to try and improve from last year,”Curtis said. “They had opportunities and just didn’tcome through. We just want to compete and getbetter than last year and get better every year.

“I don’t want to be one year and done. I justwant to do what I can.”

If Curtis can provide some stability for theVikings, then the team’s chances at improving aremuch better.

Coach: Brett Jay (4th year, 18-14).Last league title: 2001 (split with Wahluke,

Royal).Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: River View High School, Finley.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTAustin Weatherby QB Jr. 5-9 205Braden Thomas RB Sr. 6-0 170Cody Hand WR So. 6-2 170Dylan Thomas WR Jr. 5-11 155Josh Marshall WR Jr. 5-11 165Aaron McGaughey TE Sr. 6-0 160Miguel Vargas C Sr. 5-9 210Jerry Beaver G Sr. 5-11 220Wyatt Beeler G Jr. 5-9 235Spencer Combs T Jr. 6-3 280Kyle Hall T Jr. 6-3 270Alonzo Mendoza K So. 5-10 165DEFENSE POS YR HT WTSpencer Combs DE Jr. 6-3 280Kyle Hall DT Jr. 6-3 270Miguel Vargas DT Sr. 5-9 210Yarik Tyutyunnik DE Sr. 6-2 190Jerry Beaver LB Sr. 5-11 220Austin Hoch LB Sr. 5-11 180Kody Bartlett LB Jr. 5-11 160Josh Marshall CB Jr. 5-11 165Jeff Leachman CB Jr. 5-8 155Alonzo Mendoza SS So. 5-10 165Cody Hand FS So. 6-2 170Alonzo Mendoza P So. 5-10 165

RIVER VIEWPANTHERS

Others to watch: TE/LB Ruvim Tyutyunnik, Fr.,6-0, 185.

Quick hits◗ With leading rusher Chance Watt gone to grad-uation, the Panthers will go with a running backby committee. Braden Thomas, Mendoza,Bartlett and Leachman will all see time in thebackfield.◗ River View graduated 20 seniors and only hastwo starters back on offense, so much will beexpected of Weatherby, including more produc-tion in the passing game.◗ Defensively, the Panthers have a lot back,including at linebacker and on the line. Combs andHall have the ability to take over games up front.◗ Coach Jay expects big things out of the line-backing corps of Hoch, Bartlett and Beaver.◗ The Panthers’ secondary must replace TuckerHamlin, who set the school interceptions recordlast season.

OutlookRiver View is young this season, but Jay is con-

vinced that his team has come together and isready to get the Panthers program back to whereit was earlier this century.

Weatherby will have to play beyond his years tolead an inexperienced offense — which lost KrisWelch and Eric Farnworth — if the Panthers hopeto compete with Connell and Royal for the topspot in the league.

TEAM OUTLOOKS


SCAC East teams have madethe state championshipgame in seven of thelast nine seasons.

Connell and Royaleach have gone fourtimes.

The Knights have won threestate titles in that run — includingdefeating Connell in 2007 —while the Eagles have won itonce.

With Connell welcoming two-time Class 1A All-State Player ofthe Year Matt Hadley back,expect the Eagles to make a runat advancing to a third consecu-tive state championship game.

While 2010 was the year ofthe running back forthe SCAC East, 2011is the year of thequarterback.

Four of seventeams have their

starting quarterbacks backthis season.

Most notably, Connell’sChandler Salisbury andRoyal’s Alex Myrick, who werefirst- and second-team all-SCAC East, respectively.

Columbia-Burbank,Wahluke and Mabton all havequarterbacks back as well.

Two new coaches jointhe ranks this sea-son, as BrycenBye takes over inWahluke andTrevor Curtistakes over at

Mabton.Bye has been in Wahluke

the last two seasons, so hehas a good grasp on whatthe league has to offer.

Curtis was a volunteeron the football staff lastyear and will be making hisdebut as a varsity highschool coach.

Both Connell and Royalare ranked in theTacoma News-Tribune’s presea-son rankings.

The Eagles arelisted at No. 2, the

Knights at No. 7.Both teams have the

athletes to make thoserankings hold up.

While the Eagles are theclear-cut favorite to winthe SCAC East title, theother three playoff spotsfigure to be up for grabs,led by the tradition-richKnights.

From the opening week-end, there areplenty of qualitygames on theschedule.

Connell hostsOthello, in the lat-est game from the

long rivalry between thetwo teams. Both teams areranked in the top three inthe state.

Royal is at Cashmere,while Connell is at Chelanas both teams met in theplayoffs last season.

River View also hostsZillah later in the year.

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE LEAGUE

1 2 3 4 5Coach: Wiley Allred (13th year, 136-16).Last league title: 2008.Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: David Nielsen Memorial Field.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTAlex Myrick QB Jr. 5-7 165Alex Ramirez RB Jr. 5-4 145Brady Dixon FB Jr. 6-2 175Ricky Ramirez WR Sr. 5-8 155Danny Vermeer WR Sr. 6-0 150Reed Lefler TE Jr. 6-4 180Kent Christensen OL Jr. 6-3 200Uriel Carmona OL Jr. 5-9 175Tanner Whitaker OL Sr. 6-1 235Carter Christensen OL Jr. 6-0 200Justin Edwards OL Sr. 5-10 175Pepe Gaxiola K Sr. 6-0 170DEFENSE POS YR HT WTReed Lefler DE Jr. 6-4 180Tanner Whitaker DT Sr. 6-1 235Cristian Fernandez DT Jr. 6-1 200Kent Christensen DE Jr. 6-3 200Alex Ramirez LB Jr. 5-4 145Brady Dixon LB Jr. 6-2 175Justin Edwards LB Sr. 5-10 175Danny Vermeer DB Sr. 6-0 150Alex Myrick DB Jr. 5-7 165Johnny Villanueva DB Sr. 5-5 150Freddy Ramirez DB Sr. 5-10 155Damien Delarosa P Jr. 5-11 180

ROYALKNIGHTS

Others to watch: OL Abel Castillon, Sr. (5-10,200); LB Marcos Morales, Jr. (5-8, 170).

Quick hits◗ Ramirez will start at running back, Dixon at full-back and Lefler at tight end after injuries causedsome reshuffling. Dixon started at tight end lastseason. Ramirez saw time at running back a yearago, though he did not start.◗ For the first time in a few years, the Knights willget to enjoy having mainly upperclassmen on theroster. That should provide the necessary experi-ence to chase after Connell. Royal returns sevenstarters on both sides of the ball.◗ For a second consecutive season, Royal findsitself in the strange position of being an underdog.It’s not often a coach with more than 100 wins cantell his kids with a straight face that no one isexpecting them to win the league title.◗ Whitaker is back after a solid season on bothsides of the ball. The Knights will rely on him to bea force up front.

OutlookThe key to Royal’s season could be how much

Myrick has grown under center.“It’s fun to watch the growth of someone in the

quarterback position,” Allred said. “He hasimproved, and you see a lot more confidence.”

The Knights expect they will be able to competewith anyone in the state. Paul T. Erickson | [email protected]

Royal High’s Alex Myrick makes a splash with his arm as he slings passes to Knights receivers this fall.



CRAIG CRAKERHERALD STAFF WRITER

CONNELL — In the midst ofMatt Hadley’s record-settingjunior season, he visited a Tri-

Cities TV station.While in the newsroom, he did his

standard “deflect attention fromhimself and praise his teammates.”

This apparently didn’t sit well ashe was requested a few times to actcocky for the camera.

Those who know Hadley best —including his fellow teammates —say this isn’t someone blowingsmoke, though.

This is the real deal.A down-to-earth farm boy who

appears just as comfortable talkingabout the corn on his family farm orhow many cattle are in the 4H com-petition at the fair, he also doesn’tmind sharing the limelight while put-ting his considerable talents on dis-play.

Hadley will be the one who goesdown in history with his name in therecord books. But as always, it isn’tall about him.

Tyson Brook, who was on theoffensive line in 2010 and will switchto tight end this season, said Hadley’srecords are a legacy for everyone onthe team and the Eagles will fondlyremember being a part of it.

“We will,” he said. “It’s not only mesaying that. Other people have, too.(Hadley) knows it also, and he lets usknow.”

Hadley rushed for a state-record-tying 50 touchdowns last season,racking up 2,516 yards on 272 carries,good for seventh all time in one sea-son.

With nearly everyone back on theoffensive line, Hadley has similargoals this season, and his teammates— such as Brook and quarterbackChandler Salisbury — think he has a

chance at the single-season staterecord of 2,676 yards.

“That’s a pretty good record he setlast year,” Salisbury said. “He hasimproved a ton. I could see it happenagain.”

Hadley wouldn’t say what his spe-cific goals are, as he’d rather talkabout ways he could improve and notjust by gaining more muscle (oh, headded 15 pounds this offseason, bythe way).

“This year I wanted to grow as aleader,” he said, “so I could come inas a senior captain and be that leaderthat my team and my coaches needme to be.”

As a junior, there were timeswhere Hadley wanted to speak up,but was either shot down by the sen-iors or didn’t feel comfortable.

SHARINGTHE LOAD

See HADLEY | Page 13

Matt Hadley, Connell’s record-setting running back,spreads the wealth with teammates when it comes to credit

Matt Hadley’s career stats2008: 36 carries, 200 yards, 1 TD;

2 receiving TDs2009: 234 carries, 1,835 yards,

23 TDs; 5 receiving TDs, 3 punt returnTDs, 1 fumble return TD

2010: 272 carries, 2,516 yards, 47TDs; 1 receiving TD, 2 kickoff return TDs

Career totals: 542 carries, 4,551yards, 71 TDs; 8 receiving TDs, 3 puntreturn TDs, 2 kickoff return TDs, 1 fum-ble return TD; 85 total TDs in 38 games(Note: rushing stats from the 2008game vs. Moscow are unavailable)

State records in Hadley’s sightsCareer all-purpose TDs: Kirby Moore,

Prosser — 99 in 50 gamesCareer scoring: Jeff Jack, Royal —

723 points in 41 gamesSingle-season rushing: Matthias

Wilson, Ferndale — 2,676 yards in 14 games

Single-season all-purpose TDs: J.R.Hasty, Bellevue — 50 in 13 games;Hadley, Connell — 50 in 14 games

Kai-Huei Yau | [email protected] senior Matt Hadley is looking to improve upon a spectacular 50-touchdown junior season before joining his brother Spencerat BYU next fall.


This year, though, he isn’t having any ofthat.

Watch a day at practice, and you cansee it. He’s in the middle of nearly every-thing, helping direct things, leading byexample, but also willing to have a littlefun.

“Since I’m the senior now, it’s kind ofyour job,” Hadley said. “This senior classis so enthusiastic, so passionate. I’m look-ing forward to that this year.”

And as good as Hadley is, ask him andhe’ll always be quick to point out that itisn’t just about him. He points out theother seniors who provide leadership, themyriad offensive weapons the Eagles fea-ture, the experienced offensive line thatprovides the holes for Hadley to hit, thequick defense, and on and on.

“That’s what I love about this team,” hesaid. “We’re so close. There are no nega-tive comments. ... What it’s really allabout is meeting our team goals. Youhave to make sure that is your No. 1 prior-ity.”

With all the kids back for the Eagles,and all the playoff experience, the No. 1priority of getting the state champi-onship back in Connell seems like a realpossibility.

Plus, the Eagles might just have theultimate cherry on top: the greatest sea-son by a running back this state has everseen.

“I think he can get the record,” Brooksaid. “I know he will. With his skills andthe team all around — from our QB toour line to our wide receivers setting himup with blocks, he has a good chance atgetting it.”

And if Hadley does find his name ontop of multiple records at the end of theseason, he already knows how he wantsto be remembered.

“I’d like to be known as a great runningback, sure,” Hadley said, “but moreimportantly, it’s the kind of person youare — that’s what it all comes down to. Ithink that’s more important than beingknown as the best running back in thehistory of Washington.”

Not surprising, considering Hadley’spersonality.

◗ Craig Craker: 582-1509; [email protected]; Twitter.com/craig_craker

HADLEY | Standoutback surrounded byplenty of weaponsFROM PAGE 12

20104A

Chiawana reaches quarter-finals

Richland reaches firstround

3AKamiakin finishes second

2AProsser reaches quarterfi-

nalsOthello reaches first round

1AConnell finishes secondRoyal reaches first round

2BWaitsburg reaches semifi-

nalsDeSales reaches quarterfi-

nalsWarden reaches first round

20094A

Southridge reaches firstround

Kamiakin reaches firstround

3AHanford reaches first round

2AOthello reaches quarterfi-

nals1A

Connell wins state titleRiver View reaches quar-

terfinalsRoyal reaches quarterfinals

2BDeSales reaches semifinalsWaitsburg reaches first

round1B

Tri-Cities Prep wins statetitle

20084A

Southridge reaches firstround

2AProsser finishes secondOthello reaches quarterfi-

nals1A

Royal reaches semifinalsConnell reaches first round

2BDeSales reaches quarterfi-

nals1B

Tri-Cities Prep reaches firstround

20073A

Kennewick reaches quar-

terfinalsSouthridge reaches quar-

terfinalsKamiakin reaches first

round2A

Prosser wins state titleOthello loses in semifinals

1ARoyal wins state titleConnell finishes secondKiona-Benton reaches first

round2B

DeSales wins state title1B

Tri-Cities Prep reachessemifinals

Touchet reaches first round

20064A

Pasco reaches quarterfi-nals

Moses Lake reaches firstround

3AKamiakin reaches semifi-

nals2A

Prosser reaches semifinalsOthello reaches first round

1AConnell finishes secondRoyal reaches semifinals

Columbia-Burbank reachesfirst round

2BDeSales reaches first round

1BTouchet reaches semifinals

20054A

Pasco reaches first roundSouthridge reaches first

round3A

Prosser finishes second2A

Connell reaches semifinalsGrandview reaches quar-

terfinalsOthello reaches first round

1ARoyal wins state title

2BDeSales finishes secondMabton reaches first round

20044A

Pasco reaches semifinalsWalla Walla reaches first

roundSouthridge reaches first

round3A

Prosser reaches first round2A

Othello wins state title

Connell reaches semifinals1A

Royal wins state title2B

DeSales finishes secondMabton reaches first round

20034A

Pasco wins state titleKamiakin reaches quarterfi-

nalsSouthridge reaches first

round3A

Prosser reaches quarterfi-nals

2AOthello reaches first round

1ARoyal reaches semifinalsWarden reaches quarterfi-

nalsWahluke reaches first round

2BDeSales finishes second

1BTouchet reaches first round

20024A

Walla Walla reaches semifi-nals

Moses Lake reaches quar-terfinals

Kamiakin reaches firstround

2AConnell wins state titleOthello reaches quarterfi-

nals1A

Royal finishes secondColumbia-Burbank reaches

first round2B

DeSales reaches first round1B

Touchet finishes second

20014A

Pasco finishes secondWalla Walla reaches quar-

terfinalsKamiakin reaches first

roundMoses Lake reaches first

round3A


2AOthello finishes secondConnell reaches quarterfi-

nals1A

River View reaches quar-terfinals

Royal reaches first round2B

DeSales finishes secondWaitsburg reaches first

round1B

Prescott finishes secondTouchet reaches first round

20004A

Pasco wins titleKamiakin reaches quarterfi-

nalsRichland reaches first

roundWalla Walla reaches first

round3A


2AOthello reaches semifinals

1ARoyal wins state title

2BWaitsburg reaches semifi-

nalsDeSales reaches first round

1BTouchet reaches first round

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2B/1B OregonOREGON

SAVE THE DATEAll games at 7 p.m. unless noted

TodayIrrigon at Tri-Cities Prep, 3 p.m.;

Elgin, Ore., at Riverside; Dayton atStanfield; Umatilla at WestonMcEwen; Hermiston at Walla Walla

SaturdayEcho vs. Butte Falls at Dufur (Ore.)

Classic, 10 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 9Echo at Cove, 6 p.m.; Riverside

at Stanfield; Umatilla at Elgin;Kennewick at Hermiston

Thursday, Sept. 15Liberty Christian at Echo

Friday, Sept. 16Riverside at Irrigon; Heppner at

Umatilla; Hermiston at Franklin

Saturday, Sept. 17Stanfield at Portland Christian,

3 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23Irrigon at Pilot Rock; Riverside at

Waitsburg-Prescott; Elgin atStanfield; Dufur at Echo; Lewiston atHermiston

Friday, Sept. 30Stanfield at Irrigon; Condon at

Echo; McLoughlin Union at Umatilla;Hermiston at Moses Lake

Friday, Oct. 7Irrigon at Enterprise; Riverside at

Grant Union; Stanfield at Heppner;Echo at South Wasco County;Umatilla at Burns; Hermiston at TheDalles Wahtonka

Friday, Oct. 14Elgin at Irrigon; Burns at Riverside;

Weston McEwen at Stanfield; Nyssaat Umatilla; Hood River Valley atHermiston

Friday, Oct. 21Riverside at Nyssa, 6 p.m.;

Weston McEwen at Irrigon; Echo atArlington; Umatilla at Vale; Hermistonat Pendleton

Friday, Oct. 28Enterprise at Stanfield; Echo at

Ione; Umatilla at Riverside; Davis atHermiston

Friday, Nov. 4Irrigon at Heppner; Vale at

Riverside; Stanfield at Pilot Rock;Sherman County at Echo; GrantUnion at Umatilla

Coach: Mark Hodges (4th year, 17-15).Last league title: 2008.Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: Kennison Field.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTAlex Campbell QB So. 5-9 170Larry Posada RB Sr. 5-9 175Bobby Adams RB Sr. 5-8 170Rique Cardenas WR Sr. 5-5 145Jerod Munsterman WR Jr. 6-4 195Alex Ortiz WR Jr. 6-1 180Cal Pierson C Sr. 6-2 270Brad Browne G So. 5-10 220Damian Martinez G So. 5-9 220Tate Gabriel T Sr. 5-9 205John Couture T Jr. 6-1 195Jerod Munsterman K Jr. 6-4 195DEFENSE POS YR HT WTDavid Barnett DE Jr. 6-2 185Kyle Hodges DT Sr. 6-1 270Trenton Anteau DE So. 5-9 170Tyler Schwirse LB Sr. 5-9 185Thomas Hamblin LB Jr. 5-11 185Endy De La Cruz LB Sr. 5-9 175Larry Posada LB Sr. 5-9 175Rique Cardenas CB Sr. 5-5 145Ray Aguilar CB Sr. 5-10 170Rue Ayers S Sr. 5-9 165Alex Ortiz S Jr. 6-1 180Jerod Munsterman P Jr. 6-4 195

HERMISTONBULLDOGS

Quick hits◗ A slew of injuries and illnesses hit the Bulldogslast year. Hermiston was down eight starters atone point. Though the Bulldogs healed enough forthe play-in games, their second-round exit wasdisappointing for a team that expected to go deepinto the postseason.

◗ The Bulldogs hope players will step up after los-ing all-purpose powerhouse Mark Hodges Jr., aswell as their top rusher (Jacob Almaguer), QB (TimRude) and receiver (Joey Burns).

◗ Almaguer had some hefty numbers last year —958 yards on 143 carries. Senior Rique Cardenas(330 yards in 2010) might be the primary choice topick up the slack. Cardenas broke his collarboneagainst Pendleton and missed the play-in games,but he has come back strong.

◗ On the other side of the ball, “we’ve got anornery bunch of kids that like to defend the run,but we have to get better at defending the pass,”coach Hodges said.

OutlookIf the Bulldogs can avoid those dreaded “i”

words — injuries and illnesses — they should beable to make some noise in the Columbia RiverConference.

Several younger players will get valuable timeas starters, including sophomore quarterbackCampbell. That game experience will help the pro-gram moving forward.

Coach: Robin Graff (5th year, 8-29).Last league title: 1994.Last playoff berth: 1989.Home field: Hendricks Field.

Projected startersOFFENSE POS YR HT WTTrevor Graff QB Sr. 5-11 175Elijah Conlon WR Fr. 5-6 135Justus Schwabrow WR So. 5-7 170Chuy Alba RB Sr. 5-10 165Briton Hansen RB Sr. 6-0 190Gregg Shimer TE So. 6-4 195Arrow Corpus C Sr. 6-1 240Daniel Puerta G Jr. 5-8 205Edgar Ramos G Sr. 5-11 255Taylor Wightman T Sr. 6-2 185Arik Corpus T So. 5-11 180Chuy Alba K Sr. 5-10 165DEFENSE POS YR HT WTTaylor Wightman DE Sr. 6-2 185Edgar Ramos DT Sr. 5-11 255Daniel Puerta DT Jr. 5-8 205Gregg Shimer DE So. 6-4 195Briton Hansen LB Sr. 6-0 190Arik Corpus LB So. 5-11 180Elijah Conlon LB Fr. 5-6 135Undecided CBUndecided CBChuy Alba SS Sr. 5-10 165Undecided FSUndecided P

RIVERSIDEPIRATES

Quick hits◗ Graff will be limited to playing at quarterback the first four games as he continues to recoverfrom knee surgery. After that, he might be able toventure to the defense. Alba, who spent sometime under center in camp, might get a few snapsat QB in the Wildcat formation, coach Graff said.

◗ Riverside has some big shoes to fill with thegraduation of Harley Orcutt and Brigham Hansen,who rushed for a combined 1,594 yards and 18 touchdowns on 242 carries last year. BritonHansen has been moved from tackle to RB, pro-viding a veteran ground presence with Alba.

◗ Briton Hansen, a 2010 all-state honorable men-tion pick on the defensive line, will anchor thePirates at LB. Last year, Hansen recorded 118 tackles, finishing second in the EasternOregon League behind brother Brigham’s 136, andtied for the league lead in sacks with 10.

◗ Several younger players are vying to be defen-sive starters, and a few of those could be game-time decisions, coach Graff said.

OutlookA 20-player squad doesn’t offer much in the

way of flexibility, and the Pirates could be espe-cially young on defense, but they have solid lead-ers in co-captains Graff and Hansen. Graff, whohad thought his injury might be career-threaten-ing, wants to make the most of his final season atRiverside.

Coach: Steve Sheller (1st year).Last league title: 1957.Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Horyna Sports Complex.

Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTBryce Linker QB So. 5-10 175Corey Baros RB Jr. 5-11 180Ulises Ibarra RB Jr. 5-6 135Devin Haefer WR Jr. 5-9 140Nino Castellanos WR So. 5-9 150Chris Diaz TE Sr. 5-8 155Michael Martinez C Jr. 6-0 255Vlad Caldera G So. 5-5 170Dominic Renner G Sr. 5-9 205Efrain Nunez T Jr. 6-3 305Tyler Renner T Jr. 6-0 192N/A KDEFENSE POS YR HT WTMichael Martinez DL Jr. 6-0 255David Nichols DL Sr. 6-0 260Dominic Renner DL Sr. 5-9 205Tyler Renner DL Jr. 6-0 192Corey Baros LB Jr. 5-11 180Ross Mendiola LB Jr. 5-10 185Chris Diaz LB Sr. 5-8 155Bryce Linker DB/LB So. 5-10 175Ulises Ibarra DB Jr. 5-6 135Devin Haefer DB Jr. 5-9 140Nino Castellanos DB So. 5-9 150N/A P

STANFIELDTIGERS

Quick hits◗ Sheller moved up from an assistant job after Jay Zwiefelhofer, who coached the Tigers for fourseasons, resigned earlier this year.

◗ Leading the junior class is Baros, an All-Big Sky Conference first-team LB and second-teamRB who impressed in the weight room this summer. “He’s the strongest, quickest, most well-conditioned player,” Sheller said of Baros, the top returning rusher from a team that rackedup 3,088 yards on the ground last year.

◗ Martinez missed out on starting at center lastyear. This offseason, he made sure that wouldn’thappen again. After a great summer, he will be atwo-way starter. “He has shown he knows howto do the work,” Sheller said.

◗ Castellanos, who can play at running back, cornerback or safety, and Linker are promisingunderclassmen. Castellanos suffered a concus-sion in camp but has recovered. Linker is showinghe can be an impact player and a leader.

OutlookSheller has a tough act to follow. Zwiefelhofer

led the Tigers to back-to-back winning seasons,and Stanfield lost a substantial portion of its 2010 squad, including four all-conference first-team players.

“When you graduate 12 seniors, it’s gonnaaffect you, but the seniors set our young kids upfor success,” Sheller said.

5A Columbia River ConferenceDiv. Overall

The Dalles Wahtonka ......................3-0 6-4Hood River Valley ............................2-1 6-3Pendleton ......................................1-2 5-4Hermiston......................................0-3 3-7

5A state play-in gamesFirst round

Hermiston 63, Milwaukie 38Second round

Jefferson (Portland) 55, Hermiston 6

Returning all-conference playersFirst-team offense

QB — Cody Walker, sr., Hood River Valley. C — Ethan Johnson, sr., Pendleton. RB — JacobRickman, jr., Pendleton.

First-team defenseLB — Luke Ihle, sr., Hood River Valley. DB — Rique

Cardenas, sr., Hermiston (also second-team utility,second-team KR).

First-team special teamsK — Lathan Alger, sr., Pendleton (also second-team

utility, second-team secondary).Second-team defense (Hermiston only)

LB — Endy de la Cruz, sr.

3A Eastern Oregon LeagueDiv. Overall

Vale ..............................................5-0 7-3Burns ............................................4-1 8-3Nyssa ............................................3-2 4-6Grant Union....................................2-3 2-7Riverside ........................................1-4 3-7Umatilla..........................................0-5 0-9


OL — Skyler Emery, sr., Nyssa (also second-teamDL, K); Cory Erstrom, sr., Vale (also second-team DL).P — Tyler Cooper, sr., Burns.

First-team defenseLB — Nick Contreras, jr., Nyssa. DB — Jackson

Stripe, sr., Nyssa. DL — Briton Hansen, sr., Riverside(also second-team OL); Austin Tolman, sr., Vale.

Second-team offense (Riverside, Umatilla)TE — Chuy Alba, sr., Riverside (also honorable men-

tion at DB). Honorable mention (Riverside, Umatilla)

OFFENSE: QB — Andres Sanguino, sr., Umatilla;Trevor Graff, sr., Riverside. OL — Nicho Williams, sr.,Umatilla (also honorable mention at DL).

DEFENSE: LB — Josiah Zitterkob, sr., Umatilla. DB — Kile Wilson, sr., Umatilla.

2A Blue Mountain ConferenceDiv. Overall

Heppner ........................................6-0 7-3Weston McEwen/Griswold ..............5-1 8-2Stanfield ........................................4-2 7-3Enterprise......................................3-3 6-3Pilot Rock ......................................2-4 2-6Elgin ..............................................1-5 1-7Irrigon............................................0-6 0-7


Knappa 45, Stanfield 8

Returning all-conference playersFirst-team offense

QB — Dallas Reich, sr., Weston McEwen (also first-team secondary). RB — Elliot Salter, sr., WestonMcEwen. P — Francisco Nunez, jr., Irrigon.

First-team defenseLB — Tice Waite, sr., Pilot Rock (also second-team

OL); Corey Baros, jr., Stanfield (also second-team RB). DB — Cam Day, sr., Heppner; Marcus Lynn, sr.,Enterprise (also second-team RB). DL — RileySederburg, sr., Weston McEwen; Cody Orr, sr.,Heppner (also second-team WR).

Second-team offense (Stanfield, Irrigon only)WR — Osvaldo Macias, jr., Irrigon.

1A Big Sky ConferenceDiv. Overall

Sherman........................................5-0 9-2Dufur..............................................4-1 6-5Echo ..............................................3-2 4-7Ione................................................1-4 4-6Arlington ........................................2-3 6-4Condon/Wheeler ............................0-5 2-7


Lowell 84, Echo 34


QB — CJ Flores, so., Echo. C — Mick Dabulskis, sr.,Sherman. G — Scott Stroud, sr., Sherman.

First-team defenseLine — Dustin Hill, sr., Condon-Wheeler.

Kai-Huei Yau | [email protected] Cardenas is one of Hermiston’s few returning starters. He will start at slotback and defensive back after break-ing his collarbone last season. Born in Hermiston, Cardenas remembers jumping the canal at his grandmother’s houseas a child.

’10 REPLAY — OREGON

Coach: Mike Mosher (1st year).Last league title: 1996. Last playoff berth: 2008.Home field: Milt Durand Field.Expected major contributors: QB/FS Andres

Sanguino, Sr. (5-11, 170); TB/LB Kile Wilson, Sr. (5-10, 150); FB/LB Emanuel Chavez, Sr. (5-9, 165);WR/SS Justin Vandever, Jr. (5-10, 175); CB/WRTanner Chewning, Sr. (6-0, 175); LT/DE JosiahZitterkob, Sr. (6-0, 190); TE/DE Trevor Hines, Sr. (6-0, 185); TE/WR/DE Zach Ash, Sr. (6-1, 200);CB/WR Nick Snyder, Jr. (6-2, 180); RB/CB/SS JaimeBruce, Sr. (5-9, 165); FB/LB Bryce Kennedy, Jr. (5-11, 180); LB/C Mitch Thompson, Jr. (5-10, 190);DT/G Justin Siler, So. (6-0, 230); DT/G NichoWilliams, Sr. (6-1, 325); CB/TB Brandon Williams,Sr. (5-9, 180); DT/T Matt Adams, Jr. (6-0, 235); DT/TOctavio Politron, So. (5-11, 210); FS/WR MikeCrumrine, Jr. (5-10, 165); DE/G Dayton McIntire, So.(5-7, 170); LB/G Isaiah Hansen, so. (5-8, 165); T/DTDavid Holden, Sr. (6-2, 280); TB/OLB David Bernal,Jr. (5-6, 160).

Quick hits◗ The Umatilla school board approved Mosher forthe head-coaching job in mid-July. He was anassistant under Kelly Allen, who resigned after fourseasons to spend more time with his family.◗ The Vikings are looking for a new tackling giantafter the graduation of Brenden Dunleavy (69 totaltackles in 2010) and German Campos (54).◗ Sanguino gives the Vikings some stability — andmobility — at quarterback.

OutlookBeing a first-year coach can be difficult,

especially with a team that struggled the previousseason. Mosher’s familiarity with the playersshould help him make up for lost time at the helm.

UMATILLAVIKINGS


’10 REPLAY — 2B/1BSoutheast 2B

LeagueWaitsburg-Prescott ......................................5-0DeSales ........................................................4-1Asotin............................................................3-2Tekoa-Oakesdale/Rosalia................................1-4Tri-Cities Prep ................................................1-4Dayton ..........................................................1-4

Regional playoffsTekoa-Oakesdale/Rosalia 17, Kettle Falls 14Waitsburg-Prescott 42, Reardan 6 Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 20, Asotin 16 DeSales 53, Mary Walker (Springdale) 14 Liberty 20, Tri-Cities Prep 17


Waitsburg-Prescott 49, Oroville 13DeSales 34, Brewster 7

QuarterfinalsWaitsburg-Prescott 54, DeSales 13

SemifinalsColfax 21, Waitsburg-Prescott 14


QB — Zach Bartlow, sr., Waitsburg-Prescott. TE — Nick Wales, sr., DeSales. OL — KroftSunderland, sr., Dayton.

First-team defenseDB — Nate Dalton, sr., Asotin; Ryan Baumgart,

jr., DeSales; Colton Bickelhaupt, sr., Dayton.Special teams: John Miller, sr., Asotin.

Southeast 1BLeague

St. John-Endicott ..........................................5-1Garfield-Palouse ............................................4-2Touchet ........................................................3-3Pomeroy ......................................................3-3Colton ..........................................................3-3LaCrosse-Washtucna ....................................2-4Sunnyside Christian........................................1-5


QB — Josh Straughan, sr., Colton. RB — ToryKnebel, sr., Pomeroy. OL — Zach Reiber, jr.,Garfield-Palouse.

First-team defenseDB — Sam Harder, jr., LaCrosse-Washtucna.

LB — Cole McCanna, sr., St. John-Endicott. DL —Jesse Koller, sr., Pomeroy.

2B Central Washington SouthLeague

Kittitas ..........................................................5-0Warden ..........................................................4-1White Swan ..................................................3-2Lake Roosevelt ..............................................2-3Soap Lake/Wilson Creek ................................1-4Waterville ......................................................0-5

DESALESIRISHCoach: Pat Graham (3rd year, 16-7).Last league title: 2009.Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Ty Baffney Memorial Field.Returning starters: DB/WR Ryan Baumgart, Jr.

(5-10, 150); QB Jeremiah Cox, Jr. (5-10, 160); LB/RB Nick Wales, Sr. (6-2, 205); LB Luke Fazzari,Jr. (5-10, 175); DB Joe Duehn, Jr. (5-6, 135); LB DanSolomon, Sr. (5-11, 170); DL/OL Mat Zimmerman,Sr. (6-1, 200); DL/OL Spencer Cordeiro, Sr. (6-2,225).

Others to watch: DB/WR Darryl Galloway, So. (5-9, 165); DL/OL Cody Josifek, Jr. (5-10, 190);DL/OL Jesus Lara, Sr. (5-8, 210); DL/OL Tim Caudill,Jr. (6-1, 205); DL/OL Anthony Brown, Sr. (6-3, 200);DB/WR Kyler Pommerening, Jr. (5-7, 135).

Quick hits◗ DeSales reached the quarterfinals last season,and thanks to a squad full of experience, the Irishshould be back in the thick of things.◗ Graham cited AP All-State honorable mentionreceiver and DB Baumgart, all-league TE Walesand QB Cox as central ingredients to a successfulseason. ◗ “We have a lot of depth at secondary we haven’thad in the past,” Graham said.

OutlookLast year, DeSales was predicted to give

league rivals a run for their money, and the Irish didn’t disappoint. They have a good chance ofcontinuing their rich tradition this season.

Coach: Mike Olson (5th year, 18-20).Last league title: Never. Last playoff berth: Never.Home field: Hanford High School.Returning starters: WR/DB Brandon Peterson,

Jr. (5-10, 155); WR/DB Tyler Morris, Jr. (6-0, 165);QB/LB Taylor Lindquist, So. (6-0, 170); QB/DB Mike Olson, Jr. (5-10, 195); RB/LB Reace Howard,Jr. (6-0, 180); RB/LB Corbin Steele, Jr. (6-2, 235);OL/DL Timmy Koglin, Jr. (5-9, 195).

Others to watch: RB/LB Tate Richards, Fr. (5-9, 185); OL/DL Riley Smith, So. (6-1, 205); OL/DL Lucas Pomeroy, So. (5-9, 175); TE/DL JakeConaway, So. (6-1, 185).

Quick hits◗ “We had a super sophomore class last year,”coach Olson said. “And we’re kind of riding on thatclass for another couple of years.”◗ Standing tall among the Patriots’ offensive leaders are Morris and Mike Olson. Morris aver-aged 84 all-purpose yards a game last season andscored eight TDs. Olson rushed for 232 yards andsix TDs, and was 72-of-108 passing for 1,521 yardsand 21 TDs. ◗ Defensively, Koglin returns with some impressivestats: He recorded four sacks and 42 total tackles(24 solo, 18 assists) last year.

OutlookLiberty Christian played its own brand of

eight-man ball last season and rolled to nine victories, including wins against bigger schoolssuch as Tri-Cities Prep (54-40) and Touchet (72-40). All signs indicate the Patriots should con-tinue that high-octane trend this season.

LIBERTY CHRISTIANPATRIOTS

Coach: Dave Baker (3rd year, 2-16). Last league title: Never. Last playoff berth:

Never under new school; 1957 as the Comets. Home field: Irrigon High School.

Projected startersOFFENSE POS YR HT WTFrancisco Nunez QB Jr. 6-1 180Andy Aguilera RB Jr. 5-8 155Dustin Rule RB Jr. 5-6 150Cole Snyder FB So. 5-7 170Osvaldo Macias WR Jr. 6-2 180Ramone Leon WR Sr. 5-7 160Leon Luna C Jr. 5-10 180Robin Wright G So. 6-2 215Oscar Romero G Fr. 5-10 195Brian Lee T Sr. 6-1 170Junior Mendoza T Jr. 6-1 310Osvaldo Macias K Jr. 6-2 180DEFENSE POS YR HT WTLeon Luna DE Jr. 5-10 180Oscar Romero DT Fr. 5-10 195Brian Lee DT Sr. 6-1 170Tom Hendrickson DE Jr. 6-1 175Robin Wright LB So. 6-2 215Ryan Reynolds LB Fr. 5-9 155Cole Snyder LB So. 5-7 170Dustin Rule CB Jr. 5-6 150Francisco Nunez CB Jr. 6-1 180Osvaldo Macias S Jr. 6-2 180Andy Aguilera S Jr. 5-8 155Francisco Nunez P Jr. 6-1 180

IRRIGONKNIGHTS

Others to watch: WR/S Darren Atkinson, Fr. (5-3, 130); LB/RB Colby Baker, Fr. (5-8, 150);FB/LB Robert Evans, Fr. (5-10, 160).

Quick hits◗ For his first two seasons, Baker had one assistant coach. Thankfully for the Knights, that’s not the case this year. “We have about six coaches now,” Baker said, “so we can do indi-vidual drills, and I think we’ll have the best seasonwe’ll ever have.”

◗ Irrigon is loaded with speed. Baker, whocoaches the Knights’ track team, says Macias isthe fastest WR in the league, with Leon in the toptwo or three. “When he gets open, he’s absolutelygone,” Baker said of Leon.

◗ The Knights won’t be hurting on special teams.Last year, Nunez’s punts averaged 46 yards, witha half-dozen going 70 yards.

◗ Atkinson is the sparkplug of the freshman class.He might be on the smallish side, but “if that kidhad the physicalness to match his attitude, he’d bean All-Pro,” Baker said.

◗ Irrigon has a big hole to fill after the graduation of RB/LB Donaven Baker, last year’s team MVPwho will try to walk on at Montana. “We reallyhaven’t had anyone step up to take that leadershiprole,” coach Baker said. “We’ll see how it goes thisyear.”

OutlookIrrigon has the athletic tools to succeed this

season, but staying healthy will be crucial for asquad with just 19 players. There certainly is ahealthy motivation to improve: More victorieswould boost the players’ confidence — and possi-bly help the program grow.

Coach: Rick Thew (1st year).Last league title: 1986. Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Veterans Memorial Field/Charlie

Berry Stadium.Projected starters (returners in bold)OFFENSE POS YR HT WTCJ Flores QB So. 5-10 165Jeramy Cisneros FB Sr. 5-9 170David Lara TB Jr. 5-5 140Connor Bettencourt TE Jr. 5-11 150Dylan Enright C Jr. 6-0 165Ruben Macias G Sr. 5-10 265Jacob Murstig G So. 5-10 170Jacob Easton TE Jr. 5-9 175Amanda Lancaster K Sr. 5-6 186DEFENSE POS YR HT WTJacob Murstig DE So. 5-10 170Ruben Macias DT Sr. 5-10 265Esau Ibarra DT Sr. 5-8 165Treve Moffit DE Jr. 6-0 150Jeramy Cisneros LB Sr. 5-9 170Connor Bettencourt CB Jr. 5-11 150Jacob Easton CB Jr. 5-9 175CJ Flores S So. 5-10 165Brian Gutierrez P Jr. 5-7 140

ECHOCOUGARS

Others to watch: LG/RDE Glen Swanger, Sr. (5-11, 180); DT Brian Bither, Jr. (6-0, 360); DT TySwaggart, Sr. (6-1, 240).

Quick hits◗ Thew was promoted after Echo Principal NormStewart, who had coached the Cougars for nineseasons, stepped down to spend more time withhis family. Thew’s father, Rich, also was an assis-tant under Stewart, and he remains on staff.

◗ Flores, who garnered all-conference first-teamhonors as a freshman, will be back to lead theoffense.

◗ Echo must replace seven seniors, but theCougars have good experience at several posi-tions, including fullback, end and cornerback.

◗ Swaggart, who started last year after comingback from an injury early in his career, has beendealt another health setback. Swaggart blew outhis left knee a few years ago, and now he has anailing right knee. “He hasn’t been able to practice,and we don’t know when he’ll be back,” Thewsaid. It’s a frustrating development for Swaggart,who has played for Echo since his freshman yearand would have started at DT.

◗ Bither also was expected to start at DT, but he suffered a shoulder injury and is looking for a brace. “We expect him to be ready in the nextfew weeks,” Thew said.

OutlookThew takes over an Echo team that made the

eight-man state playoffs four of the last five sea-sons. Though the Cougars return just two offen-sive starters and one defensive starter from last season, Thew has been a part of Echo’srecent winning tradition, so the transition shouldbe pretty smooth.

Coach: Gary Dorman (3rd year, 9-10).Last league title: 2007.Last playoff berth: 2007.Home field: Touchet High School.Returning starters: OE/DB Eric Hines, Sr. (6-0,

170); OL/DL Matt Shute, Sr. (5-8, 185); OL/DL DanCan, Sr. (5-8, 180); OL/DE Ty Garbe, Sr. (5-9, 190);OE/DE Cori Ochoa, Jr. (5-8, 160); RB/DB VicenteFlores, Jr. (6-0, 175); RB/DL Jose Martinez, Jr. (5-8,200); QB/LB Octavio Preciado, Jr. (5-10, 160).

Others to watch: RB/DB Ceasar Valasquez, So.(5-6, 140); RB/LB Colton Goble, So. (5-6, 150).

Quick hits◗ “This is the third year for me, and we’ve got kidswho have been through two previous seasons, sothey understand better what we’re trying to getaccomplished,” Dorman said. ◗ Touchet seeks to expand its arsenal this season.“We were pretty pass happy the last couple ofyears,” Dorman said. “We need to improve on therunning game to show success this year.”

OutlookTouchet seems to feed off energy created by

exposure to unfamiliar elements. Case in point:The Indians had more success last season on theroad (4-2) than at home (1-2). Maybe keepingteams on their toes with a running game will beenough to make Dorman’s third year the charm.

Coach: Jeff Bartlow (13th year, 72-44).Last league title: 2010.Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Waitsburg High School.Returning starters: QB/DB Zach Bartlow, Sr. (6-1,

188); WR/DB Dalton Estes, Jr. (5-9, 156); WR/DBDustin Wooderchak, Sr. (6-0, 152); OL/DL EshomEstes, Sr. (6-2, 254); OL/DL Greg Stearns, Sr. (5-11,192).

Others to watch: OL/DL Ben Shafer, Jr. (6-4,208); OL/LB Brendon Donovan, Jr. (5-10, 166);OL/DL Cadman Donovan, Sr. (6-4, 218); RB/LB Billy Brown, Jr. (5-10, 175); slot/DB Justin Zuger, Sr.(5-11, 155); slot/LB Devin Acevedo, Fr. (5-9, 174).

Quick hits◗ All-state QB Bartlow will be surrounded by a wallof talent this season, including the highly athleticEshom Estes, who stars in track and field, as wellas receiving leaders Dalton Estes and Wooderchak.Estes had 23 catches for 398 yards and five touch-

downs, and Wooderchak had 14 receptions for 199 yards. ◗ W-P graduated 12 players from its machine,including top cog Kris Cady. The running back setCardinals records in rushing — 1,347 yards — andpassing — 2,169 yards. ◗ Assisting 2010 Southeast 2B Coach of the YearBartlow are Joe Estes, TJ Scott, Allan Wilson andspecial teams coordinator Troy Larsen.

OutlookW-P rolled through its league schedule and took

the Southeast 2B title last season. The Cardinalsromped through the state championship bracketuntil a 21-14 semifinal loss to Colfax. If W-P can sur-vive its clashes with perennial threat DeSales andshore up the loss of experience, including replacingthe yardage lost with Cady’s graduation, then theCardinals will no doubt return to the Tacoma Domein November.

Coach: Erik Skone (6th year, 15-36).Last league title: 1989. Last playoff berth: 2010.Home field: Warden High School.Returning starters: QB/OLB Trent Bates, Sr.

(6-1, 160); WR/FS Victor Flores, Sr. (6-0, 155);RB/MLB Adam Hansen, Jr. (6-2, 210).

Others to watch: WR/CB/K/P/QB Osvaldo Alba,So. (5-8, 145); WR/CB JP Martinez, Sr. (5-6, 135).

Quick hits◗ Warden hadn’t had a state berth since 2003, solast year’s appearance has given the team some-thing tangible to build upon this season. “It wasgreat for the kids, good for the coaches and goodfor the whole school,” Skone said. ◗ Bates set a school passing record last seasonwith 2,174 yards, and Skone expects the footballwill rack up more frequent flier miles this season. “Last year was his first time as QB,” Skone said ofBates. “He grew up a lot, and starting this year, hehas picked up where he left off.”◗ Skone praised Hansen as a “jack of all trades”who racked up about 580 yards rushing. As forthe air attack, Skone said Flores will be integral.

OutlookThe Cougars have the experience — and the

marksmanship — that could buy them a first-classreturn ticket to state.

Coach: Dan Whitsett (8th year, 53-24).Last league title: 2009.Last playoff berth: 2009.Home field: Tri-Cities Prep.Returning starters: QB Evan Whitsett, Jr. (5-10,

170); RB/LB Chris Yakawich, So. (5-6, 170); WR/DBJameson Pedersen, Sr. (6-5, 190); WR/DB JacobSchmidt, Sr. (5-6, 145); OL Mateo Ledesma, Jr. (5-11, 185); OL/DL Alex Siekawitch, So. (6-3, 245);LB Kevin Daly, Jr. (6-3, 170); LB Briar Westerfield,So. (6-2, 190).

Others to watch: WR Bailey Rivas, Jr. (6-0, 180);DL Brady Ver Steeg, So. (6-3, 170).

Quick hits◗ “We only have three seniors on the squad and six juniors,” coach Whitsett said. “Over half theroster is freshmen and sophomores.”◗ Pedersen, Schmidt and Evan Whitsett are upperclassmen with high-octane talent. Pedersenfinished last season with 20 receptions for 287 yards with three TDs. Schmidt had six TDsfrom his efforts, which included 19 receptions for207 yards and 52 carries for 250 yards. Andalthough Whitsett only played 31⁄4 games beforebeing sidelined because of a collarbone injury, hemade the most of every moment on the field with1,344 passing yards and 14 TDs.

OutlookWrite off 2010 as a transition year for TC Prep.

If the Jaguars remain healthy, they will pose a chal-lenge to the tough Southeast 2B.

TOUCHETINDIANS

WAITSBURG-PRESCOTTCARDINALS

All games at 7 p.m. unless noted

TodayIrrigon at Tri-Cities Prep, 3 p.m.; Asotin at

Orofino, Idaho; Dayton at Stanfield; La Salle atDeSales; Springdale at Tekoa-Oakesdale-Rosalia

SaturdayDavenport at Waitsburg-Prescott, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 8Enterprise at Dayton, 6 p.m.; Tri-Cities Prep at

Pendleton JV

Friday, Sept. 9DeSales at Colfax; Grangeville, Idaho, at Asotin;

Liberty at Tekoa-Oakesdale-Rosalia; Waitsburg-Prescott at Pilot Rock

Thursday, Sept. 15Weston McEwen at Dayton

Friday, Sept. 16DeSales at White Swan; Tekoa-Oakesdale-

Rosalia at Asotin; Tri-Cities Prep at LakeRoosevelt; Waitsburg-Prescott at Elgin, Ore.

Friday, Sept. 23Riverside at Waitsburg-Prescott; Tekoa-

Oakesdale-Rosalia at Soap Lake; Tri-Cities Prep atTonasket; White Swan at Asotin

Friday, Sept. 30Tri-Cities Prep at Dayton; Waitsburg-Prescott at

DeSales

Friday, Oct. 7Asotin at Tri-Cities Prep; Dayton at Waitsburg-

Prescott; DeSales at Tekoa-Oakesdale-Rosalia

Friday, Oct. 14DeSales at Asotin; Tekoa-Oakesdale-Rosalia at

Dayton; Waitsburg-Prescott at Tri-Cities Prep

Friday, Oct. 21Asotin at Waitsburg-Prescott; Dayton at DeSales;

Tri-Cities Prep at Tekoa-Oakesdale-Rosalia

Friday, Oct. 28Dayton at Asotin; Tekoa-Oakesdale-Rosalia at

Waitsburg-Prescott; Tri-Cities Prep at DeSales

Friday, Nov. 4Crossover or playoff games

All games at 7 p.m. unless noted

TodayMohawk, Ore., vs. Pomeroy at Dufur, Ore.,

4 p.m.; Colton at Wilbur-Creston; Ione, Ore., vs.Liberty Christian at Hanford High School; King’sWay Christian vs. Sunnyside Christian at Lyle;Odessa-Harrington at St. John-Endicott; SalmonRiver, Idaho, at LaCrosse-Washtucna

Friday, Sept. 9Condon, Ore., at Touchet, 3 p.m.; Colton at

Salmon River, Idaho, 6 p.m.; LaCrosse-Washtucnaat Kootenai, Idaho, 6 p.m.; Almira-Coulee-Hartlinevs. Liberty Christian at Hanford High School; Lylevs. Sunnyside Christian at Sunnyside High School;Selkirk at Garfield-Palouse

Thursday, Sept. 15Liberty Christian at Echo

Friday, Sept. 16Touchet at Wallowa, Ore., 3 p.m.; Colton vs.

Joseph, Ore., at Kibbie Dome, Moscow, Idaho;Cove, Ore., at Pomeroy; Garfield-Palouse atAlmira-Coulee-Hartline; LaCrosse-Washtucna at Odessa-Harrington; Mansfield vs. SunnysideChristian at Sunnyside High School

Friday, Sept. 23Sunnyside Christian at Touchet, 3 p.m.; Colton

at Pomeroy; Garfield-Palouse at LaCrosse-Washtucna; St. John-Endicott vs. Liberty Christianat Hanford High School

Friday, Sept. 30LaCrosse-Washtucna at Colton; Liberty

Christian at Garfield-Palouse; Sunnyside Christianat Pomeroy; Touchet at St. John-Endicott

Friday, Oct. 7Colton at Touchet, 3 p.m.; Garfield-Palouse at

St. John-Endicott; Liberty Christian vs. SunnysideChristian at Sunnyside High School; Pomeroy atLaCrosse-Washtucna

Friday, Oct. 14LaCrosse-Washtucna at Touchet, 3 p.m.; Colton

vs. Liberty Christian at Hanford High School;Pomeroy at Garfield-Palouse; St. John-Endicott vs.Sunnyside Christian at Granger High School

Friday, Oct. 21LaCrosse-Washtucna at St. John-Endicott;

Liberty Christian at Pomeroy; Sunnyside Christianat Colton; Touchet at Garfield-Palouse

Friday, Oct. 28Pomeroy at Touchet, 3 p.m.; Condon-Wheeler

vs. Liberty Christian at Hanford High School;Garfield-Palouse vs. Sunnyside Christian atGranger High School; LaCrosse-Washtucna vs.Union at Walla Walla; St. John-Endicott at Colton

Thursday, Nov. 3Colton at Garfield-Palouse; St. John-Endicott at

Pomeroy; Sunnyside Christian at LaCrosse-Washtucna; Touchet vs. Liberty Christian atHanford High School

2B SAVE THE DATE

1B SAVE THE DATE

TRI-CITIES PREPJAGUARS

WARDENCOUGARS

DAYTONBULLDOGSCoach: Dean Bickelhaupt (2nd year, 1-8).Last league title: 1994.Last playoff berth: 1994.Home field: Bulldog Field.Returning starters: OL/DL Kroft Sunderland, Sr.

(6-2, 270); QB Colton Bickelhaupt, Sr. (5-9, 165);RB/LB Hayden Fullerton, Sr. (6-1, 180); WR/DB

Garett Turner, Sr. (6-0, 170); TE/OLB Joey Schlacter,Sr. (6-1, 210); WR/DB Wyatt Frame, Jr. (6-0, 165).

Others to watch: FB Lowden Smith, So. (5-10,165); OL/LB Alex Naylor, Jr. (5-8. 170); DB IsaiahLambert, Jr. (5-8, 150).

OutlookThe Bulldogs have a dependable senior core and

a coach who believes in his team and its ability tosurprise opponents: a formula for success.


Asotin: No official name. Take I-182 East to Highway 124 East. In Waitsburg,

connect with Highway 12 and go 75 miles toClarkston. Take right on Sixth Street (Hwy 129) and go6 miles to Asotin. Field will be on left side of street.

Chiawana, Pasco: Edgar Brown MemorialStadium (capacity 5,300)

Take Highway 395 North to Sylvester Street exit.Turn left, heading east, and travel half-mile. Stadiumon left.

Cle Elum: Chuck Allen Field (capacity 1,000)Take I-82 West to I-90 West. Take Cle Elum exit.

Turn left onto Highway 903, school is halfwaybetween Cle Elum and Roslyn on left side.

Columbia-Burbank: No official name (capacity2,000)

Take Highway 12 east, turn right on HumoristRoad. Stadium three-quarters of a mile on right.

Connell: Dennis Esser Field (capacity 1,500)On Highway 395 North, take Connell-Kahlotus

exit. Turn left onto Highway 260. Turn right on ClarkStreet. Stadium is quarter-mile on right-hand side.

Davis, Eisenhower: Zaepfel Stadium (capacity4,000)

Take I-82 West to Nob Hill Boulevard exit. Turn leftand stay on Nob Hill Boulevard until 40th Avenue.Turn right — stadium is quarter-mile on left-handside.

Dayton: Bulldog Field (capacity 1,000)Take Highway 12 East — becomes Main Street

within city limits. Turn right on Cottonwood Street.Stadium three blocks on left.

DeSales: Ty Baffney Memorial Field (capacity 200)Take Highway 12 East to Walla Walla. Take Rees

Street exit. At Sumach Street, turn left. School andfield on left.

East Valley: Earl Barden Sr. Field (capacity 800)Take I-82 West to Nob Hill Boulevard exit. Turn

right onto Highway 24 for 4 miles to Beaudry Road.Turn left, go north 1 mile, stadium on left side.

Eastmont: Wildcat Stadium (capacity 3,000)Take highways 240 and 243 to Vantage, go east

on I-90 to George. Travel north on Highway 281 toQuincy, then take Highway 28 West to East Wenat-chee. At Grant Road, take right. Go through two lights,get to Eastmont County Park. Stadium is on left.

Echo: Veterans Memorial Field/Charlie BerryStadium (capacity 100)

Take I-84 East to Echo exit. Turn right, go 2 milesinto town on Thielson Street, then turn left ontoGerome Street. Stadium one block on left.

Ellensburg: Andreotti Field (capacity 1,500)Take I-82 to I-90 West. Take south Ellensburg exit

(109) and turn right on Canyon Road. Go half-mile toMountain View Avenue, turn right. Go 1 mile to MapleStreet, turn left. Take Maple to Third Avenue, turnright, go several blocks. Stadium is on the right.

Ephrata: Kiwanis Field (capacity 3,000)Take Highway 395 North to Highway 17 North exit.

Go on 17 to Highway 282 turnoff to Ephrata. InEphrata, turn right on Basin Street, go through threelights. At Lee Theatre, take left. School is one blockfurther on left.

Goldendale: Barthlow Field (capacity 1,000)Take I-82 West to Highway 97 exit (50). Go south

on 97 to Goldendale. Turn off at Simcoe Road,school on right side.

Grandview: Rich Leenhouts Stadium (capacity4,000)

Take I-82 West to Stover Road exit, turn left. Turn

right onto Euclid Street. Turn right onto SecondAvenue, stadium three blocks on left.

Granger: Spartan Field (capacity 2,000)Take I-82 West to exit 58. Turn left to Highway

223. Go about quarter-mile to Granger turnoff, turnright. Go past grade school, turn onto BaileyAvenue. Go one block to Fourth, turn right. Schoolstraight ahead.

Hanford, Richland: Fran Rish Stadium (capacity9,000)

From I-182 or Highway 240, take GeorgeWashington Way exit into downtown Richland. Turnwest on Lee Boulevard. Stadium 1 mile on right.

Hermiston: Kennison Field (capacity 2,700)Take I-82 south, in Oregon, to Exit 1. Turn left, go

1 mile, then turn right onto Umatilla-StanfieldHighway (Highway 395 South). Go 3 miles into town,then turn right on Highland Street. Stadium threeblocks on right.

Highland: Scottie Field (capacity 1,000)Take I-82 West to 40th Avenue exit in Yakima.

Turn right off exit. Turn right at Summit View Avenue,go about 2 miles to Cowiche. School is on left side.

Irrigon: No official name (capacity 400)Take Umatilla exit. Turn west on 730 towards

Boardman. Go 6 miles into Irrigon. Take left onDivision, right on California to stadium parking lot.

Kamiakin, Kennewick, Southridge: Neil F.Lampson Stadium (capacity 6,800)

From Highway 395, turn east onto KennewickAvenue. Turn right on Carmichael Drive, which turnsinto Garfield Street. Stadium two blocks ahead onleft.

Kiona-Benton: No official name (capacity 1,700)Take I-82 west to Benton City exit (96). Turn right,

go 21⁄2 miles on Horn Road. Stadium on left.LaCrosse: Homer J. Wisner FieldTake Highway 395 North to Highway 26. Turn

right on Highway 26 and go 44 miles into Lacrosse.Turn left at Scott Road and continue on MainAvenue. Turn right on Fourth Street, which will turnleft and become Hill Avenue. Field is on left side,three blocks ahead.

Mabton: No official name (capacity 700)Take I-82 West to exit 82. Turn left onto Highway

22, go 11 miles to Mabton. Turn right at Main Street,go one block, turn right. School two blocks ahead.

Moses Lake: Lions Field (capacity 3,000)

Take Highway 395 North to Othello, exit ontoHighway 17 West. Continue on Highway 17 throughMoses Lake; road turns into Pioneer Street. Turn lefton Third Avenue, stadium seven blocks up on left.

Naches Valley: No official name (capacity 1,000)Take I-82 West to Highway 12 West exit. Go

15 miles to Naches. At stoplight, turn right onto MainStreet. Go 1 mile, stadium on left side.

Othello: Huskie Field (capacity 2,500)Take Highway 395 North to Othello — Highway 17

West exit. In Othello, turn left on Cunningham Road.Go to Fourth Street, turn left. Stadium one blockdown.

Pomeroy: Lybecker FieldTake I-182 East to Highway 124 East. In

Waitsburg, take Highway 12 East to Pomeroy. Turnright on S. 11th Street. Turn right at Pataha Street.

Prescott: Leroy Houger Field (capacity 200)Take Highway 12 East to Highway 124 north. In

town, turn right on First Street. Football field twoblocks down on right.

Prosser: Art Fiker Stadium (capacity 3,000)From I-82, take Exit 82. Head into town, turn left

onto Highway 22. Go half-mile, turn right ontoPaterson Road. Stadium half-mile on right.

Quincy: Quincy High School (capacity 2,500)Take highways 240 and 243 to Vantage. Go east

on I-90 to Exit 149 and follow Highway 281 Northinto Quincy. At first stoplight, turn right on Highway28 East toward Ephrata. Turn left on Fourth Avenue.

River View: No official name (capacity 600)Take Chemical Road south toward Finley. Turn

right on Finley Road, go two blocks to Game FarmRoad, turn right. School and football field threeblocks on right.

Riverside: Don Hendrix Memorial Field (capacity500)

Take I-84 West to Boardman exit. Turn right, thenturn right again, onto Boardman Avenue. School andstadium on left.

Royal: David Nielsen Memorial Field (capacity2,000)

Take Highway 395 North to Highway 17 exit. Atintersection with Highway 26, exit and head west. InRoyal City, turn right on G Road. Turn right on Road12. Stadium half-mile on right.

Selah: Karl Graf Field (capacity 3,500)Take I-82 West to Selah exit. Take Highway

823 West to Selah. Continue on First Street.

Stadium on right.Stanfield: Horyna Sports Complex (capacity 300)Take I-82 South, in Oregon, to Exit 1. Turn left, go

1 mile, turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield highway(Highway 395 South). Go 10 miles to Stanfield. Atflashing light, turn right. West Elementary Schooland football stadium two blocks ahead.

Sunnyside: Clem Senn Field (capacity 1,800)Take I-82 West to Vernita Bridge exit 69. Turn

right, then turn left at traffic light onto Yakima ValleyHighway. At Edison Street, turn left. At 16th Street,turn left.

Toppenish: A.C. Meagher Field (capacity 700)Take I-82 West to exit 50, turn left, go 31⁄2 miles.

Football stadium on right side.Touchet: No official name (capacity 150)Take Highway 12 East into town. Turn left at

Hanson Road. Go one block, turn right onto HighSchool Road. Football field on right.

Umatilla: Milt Durand Field (capacity 950 bleach-ers, 1,500 with grass banks)

Take I-82 South, in Oregon, to Exit 1. Turn right, go11⁄2 miles into town, turn left at I Street. Go threeblocks. Stadium at bottom of hill.

Wahluke: No official name (capacity 500)Take Highway 240 West (turns into State Highway

24, then State Highway 243 West) 13 miles pastVernita Bridge to Mattawa Junction (GovernmentWay). Turn right, go 11⁄2 miles to Boundary Road, turnleft. School and stadium on left.

Waitsburg: No official name (capacity 300)Take Highway 12 East into town (becomes Main

Street), turn left on Eighth Street. Go three blocks.Stadium on right.

Walla Walla: Borleske Stadium (capacity 2,700)Take Highway 12 East, turn right onto Rees

Street. Stadium on left.Wapato: Dan Doornink Field (capacity 1,200)Take I-82 West to first Wapato exit. Take left, go

11⁄2 miles, come to T. Take right, go two blocks.Warden: No official name (capacity 600)Take Highway 395 North to Othello-Highway 17

exit. At Warden exit (Highway 170), go east 3 milesinto town. Turn right onto County Road, go 1 mile,turn left at Beck Way. Field on left.

Washtucna: Walter R. Little GridironTake Highway 395 North to Highway 260 exit.

Take right on Highway 260 and go 30 miles intoWashtucna. Turn right on E. School Street and con-tinue on E. Booth Avenue to school.

Wenatchee: Apple Bowl (capacity 3,500)Take highways 240 and 243 to Vantage, go east

on I-90 to George. Travel north on Highway 281 toQuincy, then take Highway 28 West to Wenatchee.Cross bridge, stay straight to stoplight. Turn right,take left at next light (Ferry Street). Go three-quar-ters of a mile. Stadium is on right at Pioneer MiddleSchool.

West Valley: Clasen Field (capacity 3,000)Take I-82 West to Nob Hill Boulevard exit. Turn

left, and stay on Nob Hill Boulevard to 72nd Avenue.Turn left, go 1 mile to Zier Road. Turn right and go 2 miles. Stadium on the left.

White Swan: No official name (capacity 1,200)Take I-82 West to exit 50. Turn left onto Highway

97 and go to Fort Road. Turn left, go 22 miles intoWhite Swan. At first road in town, turn left. Go twoblocks to school.

Zillah: Leopards Field (capacity 800)Take I-82 West to exit 54. Take right, take second

left and go 300 yards, school on the left side.

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