2010 3A GSHL Football Preview
Written by Bryan Levesque on September 1, 2010
Here is your high level look at the 4A Greater St. Helens League as we get ready for the 2010 high school football season.
Top 10 Must See 2010 3A GSHL Football Games
10 – Kelso at Columbia River
9 – Hudson’s Bay at Fort Vancouver
8 – Kelso at Mountain View
7 – Battle Ground at Prairie
6 – Camas at Timberline
5 – Columbia River at Skyview
4 – Kelso at Camas
3 – Mountain View at Evergreen
2- Columbia River at Camas
1- Skyview at Camas
If you can only make one 3A GSHL Football Game each week, where should you go?
Spet 4, 3:00 pm – Camas vs Timberline (Qwest Field Seattle)
Sept 11, 7:00 pm – Kelso at Columbia River
Sept 17, 7:00 pm – Columbia River at Camas
Sept 24, 7:00 pm – Skyview at Camas
Oct 1, 8:00 pm – Columbia River at Hudson’s Bay
Oct 8, 8:00 pm – Columbia River at Prairie
Oct 15, 5:00 pm – Kelso at Mountain View
Oct 22, 8:00 pm – Columbia River at Skyview
Oct 29, 7:00 pm – Kelso at Camas
Projected order of finish:
1 – Camas
2 – Columbia River
3 – Mountain View
4 – Kelso
5 – Prairie
6 – Fort Vancouver
7 – Hudson’s Bay
Camas Papermakers
Camas QB Logan Grindy is the preseason GSHL All Level All-Star Offensive Player of the Year
What we know:
This year’s Camas team comes into the season with higher expectations than any other Papermakers team in school history. Some have them ranked as high as #2 in the state, and others as low as #4. With the return of 3rd year starting QB Sr. Logan Grindy (6’2″ 200) the preseason GSHLFootball.com All Level All-Star offensive Player of the Year, and a stable of offensive weapons including Sr. WR Jeremy Faulkner (6′ 190), Sr. WR Miguel Salamanca (5’7″ 175) and Sr. RB Addison Owen (6’2″ 205). Only Sr. OL Trevor Clarkson (6’2″ 225) returns up front for the Papermakers, but standout DL Sr. Odin Coe (6’3″ 265) will slide in and play both ways this season, and Jr. Gary Stokes (6’5″ 290) has shown over the spring that he is ready to help Camas run the ball better. Defensively Camas returns Coe on the DL, Owen at Safety along with Sr. DB Brent Hill (6’2″ 190) and Sr. LB Ikaika Gunderson (6’1″ 210). Last year after finishing 2nd in the Greater St. Helens League 3A, Camas hosted the #5 team in the state in the preliminary round. This season Camas is the hands down favorite to win the 3A GSHL and should have a much easier road to the Tacoma Dome.
Players to watch:
- Trevor Clarkson, Sr OL (6’2″ 225)
- Odin Coe, Sr. OL/DL (6’3 265)
- Kyle Ervin, Sr. TE (6’2″ 205)
- Jeremy Faulkner, Sr. WR (6′ 190)
- Logan Grindy, Sr. QB (6’2″ 200)
- Ikaika Gunderson, Sr. LB (6’1″ 210)
- Brent Hill, Sr. DB (6’2″ 190)
- Zach Marshall, Jr. RB (5’9″ 175)
- Addison Owen, Sr. RB/DB (6’2″ 205)
- Miguel Salamanca, Sr. WR (5’7″ 175)
- Gary Stokes, Jr. OL (6’5″ 290)
- Jonathan Warner, Jr WR (6’1″ 190)
Schedule:
Camas opens the season up at Qwest Field in the Emerald City Kickoff Classic vs Timberline. They also host 4A Skyview and 4A Heritage in non-league match ups. In league play Camas will travel to play Mountain View, Prairie and Fort Vancouver, while they will host Columbia River, Hudson’s Bay and Kelso. The Columbia River vs Camas football game will be the first event in the new Doc Harris Stadium.
- Sept 4, 3:00 pm vs Timberline (Qwest Field)
- Sept 10, 7:00 pm at Mountain View*
- Sept 17, 7:00 pm Columbia River*
- Sep 24, 7:00 pm Skyview
- Oct 1, 7:00 pm at Prairie*
- Oct 8, 7:00 pm Hudson’s Bay*
- Oct 15, 7:00 pm Heritage
- Oct 22, 5:00 pm at Fort Vancouver*
- Oct 29, 7:00 pm Kelso*
If all goes well:
Coach Eagle said the Papermakers goal is to win a league championship and to win a state playoff game, something that has never happened at Camas. This team however is talented enough to do much more than that. Although they have tough non-league games with Timberline, Skyview and Heritage, the biggest thing standing in the way of an undefeated regular season is a week 4 game with Skyview. However that game is at Doc Harris Stadium. Weather they go 9-0 or not, they should win the 3A GSHL and have a few home games to start the playoffs. Don’t be surprised if you see Camas playing in the WIAA 3A state championship game this season.
Columbia River Chieftains
Columbia River DB Jeremy Newton is a preseason 3A GSHL 1st Team DB
What we know:
Columbia River will have a lot of new faces this football season. 11 new starters on offense will look to lead the Chieftains back to the state playoffs. Columbia River High School had a student population low enough for the Chieftains to drop to 2A this season, however athletic participation at River is extremity high. A Senior class led by OL/DL Justin Jenks (6’4″ 210), Terrence Joshua (6′ 205), Brad Johnston (6’1″ 200) and Jeremy Newton, Sr. DB (5’6″ 150) will look to keep the Chieftains “Tradition of Excellence” alive and get back to the playoffs for the 13th time in the last 14 seasons. The future looks bright at Columbia River as their Sophomore class is loaded with athletes who already possess plenty of football skills.
Players to watch:
- Kevin Cotter, Sr. WR/DB (6′ 195)
- Tylor Jaskierny, Sr. OL/DL (6′ 210)
- Justin Jenks, Sr. OL/DL (6’4″ 210)
- Brad Johnston, Sr. OL/DL (6’1″ 200)
- Terrence Joshua, Sr. RB/LB (6′ 205)
- Chaeli Leiwalo, Sr. QB/DB (5’7″ 160)
- Jeremy Newton, Sr. DB (5’6″ 150)
- Zach Pusc, Sr. OL/DL (6’1″ 210)
- Justin Rinta, Jr. QB/DB (5’10″ 180)
- Chris Yingling, Sr. OL/DL (6’2″ 240)
Schedule:
Columbia River plays 2 road non-league games in 2010. Opening at 4A Battle Ground, then a week 8 game at rival Skyview. The Chieftains lone home non-league is vs Rainier of Oregon. It wont be long before Columbia River starts league play, as Kelso visits week 2. Along with the Hilanders, Fort Vancouver and Mountain View will play at Chieftain Stadium. River will travel to Camas, Hudson’s Bay and Prairie to round out their league schedule.
- Sept 3, 7:00 pm at Battle Ground
- Sept 10, 7:00 pm Kelso*
- Sept 17, 7:00 pm at Camas*
- Sept 24, 7:00 pm Rainier OR
- Oct 1, 8:00 pm at Hudson’s Bay*
- Oct 8, 7:00 pm at Prairie*
- Oct 15, 7:00 pm Fort Vancouver*
- Oct 22, 8:00 pm at Skyview
- Oct 29, 7:00 pm Mountain View*
If all goes well:
The Chieftains are young but have the talent to compete for a playoff spot. If they can at least get a split of their first 2 league games and be 1-1 heading into week 5, by then a young Columbia River team could become an experienced team and jump up into the top 3 of the 3A GSHL. I would not expect much out of them in the post season, but we also did not expect much in 2009.
Fort Vancouver Trappers
Fort Vancouver OL Patrick Crawford is a preseason 3A GSHL 1st Team OL
What we know:
Fort Vancouver has managed to navigate spring practice and fall camp without suffering any major injuries for the first time in recent memory. That along with plenty of playing experience has the Trappers head coach Cal Szueber very excited about the 2010 season. Senior offensive linemen Patrick Crawford (6’1″ 240), Vutha Chen (5’11″ 230) and Stockton Pendergast (6′ 215) are all entering their 3rd season as staring along the Trappers front. Jr. OL Flynn Crawford (5’10″ 215) is also a 3rd year starter. Sr. QB Richard Vansiclen (6’1″ 195) takes over the helm of Fort’s double wing offense, an offense Szueber says will see a lot more passing this season. Jr. running backs Robert Bain (5’9″ 185) and Jordan Vela (5’8″ 160) along with newcomer Abdul Conteh (5’8″ 170) hope to keep opposing offensives on the sidelines this season.
Players to watch:
- Robert Bain, Jr. RB/LB (5’9″ 185)
- Robbie Cayce, Sr. WR/DE (5’10″ 195)
- Vutha Chen, Sr. OL/DL (5’11″ 230)
- Abdul Conteh, Jr. RB/DB (5’8″ 170)
- Flynn Crawford, Jr. OL/DL (5’10″ 215)
- Patrick Crawford, Sr. OL/DL (6’1″ 240)
- Bryan Eyo, Sr. RB/DL (5’10″ 195)
- Jose Johnson, Sr. RB/DB (5’7″ 190)
- Stockton Pendergast, Sr. OL/LB (6′ 215)
- Manny Posas-Vasquez, Soph. OL/LB (5’11″ 175)
- Richard Vansiclen, Sr. QB/DB (6’1″ 195)
- Isaac Rodriguez, Sr. OL/DL (5’10″ 220)
- Taylor Vanheck, Soph. RB/DB (5’9″ 155)
- Jordan Vela, Jr. RB/DB (5’8″ 160)
Schedule:
The Trappers have a very manageable non-league schedule with road games at 1A Ridgefield and 2A Washougal and a home game with a young 4A Battle Ground squad. They also get all 3 non-league games before they open league play at home vs Prairie. Mountain View and Camas also come to Kiggins Bowl. The Trappers travel to Kelso and Columbia River before a week 9 game at Kiggins Bowl, as the road team, with rival Hudson’s Bay.
- Sept 3, 7:00 pm at Reidgfield
- Sept 10, 8:00 pm Battle Ground
- Sept 17, 7:00 pm at Washougal
- Sept 24, 7:00 pm Prairie*
- Oct 1, 7:00 pm at Kelso*
- Oct 8, 87:00 pm Mountain View*
- Oct 15, 7:00 pm at Columbia River*
- Oct 22, 5:00 pm Camas*
- Oct 29, 7:00 pm at Hudson’s Bay*
If all goes well:
With an experienced line and baring any injuries the Trappers could take all 3 non-league games and if still healthy possibly win 4 of their 6 league games. It has been 12 years since Fort Vancouver had a winning season, if they stay healthy, this could be the year they do it again.
Kelso Hilnaders
Kelso RB/LB Jared O'Neil is a preseason GSHL All Level All-Star 1st Team LB
What we know:
The Hilanders surprised a lot of people last season finishing 6-3 and going 3-2 in the 4A Greater St. Helens League. In 2008 Kelso went 3-6 and did not win a league game, going 0-5, in their first year back up at the 4A level. Well the Hilanders are back down in the 3A GSHL and will contend for a playoff spot. However, several big pieces from last season’s team are gone, most notably RB Lane Sari and his 26 TDs. Sr. QB Makaio Mobbs (5’8″ 180) will take over the Hilanders offense. Mobbs, the most athletic QB Kelso has had in years could allow the Hilanders to open up their playbook a bit more this season. Sr. RB/LB Jared O’Neil (6′ 185) will make teams honor the dive all season as well as force teams to run outside. Where Sr. DE Gage Townsend (6’4″ 230) will be waiting. Seniors Cedrique Chaney (6′ 185) and Ben Warthen (6’1″ 190) will also be key to the Hilanders passing game and pass defense.
Players to watch:
- Cedrique Chaney, Sr. WR/DB (6′ 185)
- Josh Custer, Sr. OL/LB (5’11″ 220)
- Eric McDaniel, Sr. OL/DL (5’11″ 225)
- Riley Miller, Sr. RB/DB (5’4″ 140)
- Slate Miller, Jr. RB/DB (5’10″ 180)
- Makaio Mobbs, Sr. QB/DB (5’8″ 180)
- Jared O’Neil, Sr. RB/LB (6′ 185)
- Gage Townsend, Sr. TE/DE (6’4″ 230)
- Ben Warthen, Sr. WR/FS (6’1″ 190)
Schedule:
The Hilanders have a rough non-league schedule that is disbursed throughout their season. A week 1 home game with rival 2A Mark Morris will give Kelso a big game right out of the gate. Road games at 4A Union and 4A Evergreen comprise the rest of their non-league schedule. Kelso opens league play week 2 at Columbia River and also travels to Mountain View before a week 9 road game at Camas. Hudson’s Bay, Fort Vancouver and Prairie all come to Schroeder Field and face the Hilanders in 2010.
- Sept 3, 7:00 pm Mark Morris
- Sept 10, 7:00 pm at Columbia River*
- Sept 17, 7:00 pm Hudson’s Bay*
- Sept 24, 5:00 pm at Union
- Oct 1. 7:00 pm Fort Vancouver*
- Oct 8, 5:00 pm at Evergreen
- Oct 15, 7:00 pm at Mountain View*
- Oct 22, 7:00 pm Prairie*
- Oct 29, 7:00 pm at Camas*
If all goes well:
Kelso has to replace some key players from their 2009 team that just missed the post season. Week 1 vs a young Mark Morris team is winnable. Week 2 at Columbia River will be a big test as 2 young teams who have plans to play past week 9 both need this win. Union and Evergreen will both be tough games, but thankfully they are non-league. The Hilanders have the players to be 5-0 in league heading into week 9 at Camas where win or lose they would be in the playoffs. If they get a home game week 10 they could win, if they make the playoffs and have to travel, it could be a short run.
Hudson’s Bay Eagles
Hudson's Bay QB Travis Roberts is fighting for the Eagles starting spot
What we know:
Eagles 1st year head football coach Will Ephraim has the biggest turn out in years as the excitement around Hudson’s Bay football continues to grow. With plenty of athletic bodies to go around, Ephraim plans on using a two platoon system to get more of his players playing time. Ephraim feels if he can get his players to play as one unit and trust the players around them to do their job, that his team can be successful. The big thing this season for the Eagles is to not fold as soon as things go bad. If the Eagles can weather an early loss or two, and not give in if they get down 2 touchdowns early, Ephraim thinks his players can surprise some people this season. Sr. WR/DB Ingo Arrozal (5’10″ 170) will be one of the few Eagles playing both ways this fall. Sr. QB Travis Roberts (6’3″ 190) saw playing time in 2009 as well did Sr. RB Musa Bah (5’11″ 170) and Sr. RB Cody Torgrimson (5’10″ 165)
Players to watch:
- Ingo Arrozal, Sr. WR/DB (5’10″ 170)
- Musa Bah, Sr. RB/DB (5’11″ 170)
- Joe Deering, Sr. OL/DL (6’2″ 225)
- Devantae Elliott, Sr. WR/DB (5’4″ 150)
- P.J. Mikaele, Sr. WR/LB (5’9″ 195)
- Will Porter, Jr. QB/DB (5’11″ 175)
- Travis Roberts, Sr. QB (6’3″ 190)
- Jahmile Sipaia, Jr. RB/LB (6′ 200)
- Cody Torgrimson, Sr. RB (5’10″ 165)
- Matt Wheeler, Sr. OL/DL (5’11″ 270)
Schedule:
Hudson’s Bay gets to open the season at home vs a young 2A Washougal squad who also has a new head coach. 2A R.A. Long, last years 2A GSHL runner-up also plays at Kiggins. The Eagles only road non-league game is at a young 4A Battle Ground. Bay will travel to Kelso, Camas and Mountain View in league play, and host Columbia River, Prairie and rival Fort Vancouver to wrap up their league schedule.
- Sept 3, 7:00 pm Washougal
- Sept 10, 5:00 pm R.A. Long
- Sept 17, 7:00 pm at Kelso*
- Sep 24, 7:00 pm at Battle Ground
- Oct 1, 8:00 pm Columbia River*
- Oct 8, 7:00 pm at Camas*
- Oct 15, 5:00 pm Prairie*
- Oct 22, 5:00 pm at Mountain View*
- Oct 29, 7:00 pm at Fort Vancouver*
If all goes well:
New Hudson’s Bay head coach Will Ephraim has a group of players who have the talent to football at the 3A level. He just will need to get them to play as 1, and learn to compete throughout the entire game. All 3 non-league games are winnable if they get a few breaks. If the Eagles can keep games close with Kelso, Columbia River and Camas, and maybe even steel one of those, they could make a late run down the stretch and earn their first winning record since 2002.
Mountain View Thunder
Mountain View RB P.J. Jones is a preseason 3A GSHL 1st Team RB
What we know:
New to the 3A Greater St. Helens League, Mountain View should challenge for a post season berth in 2010. Head coach Adam Mathieson is now in his 3rd season at Mountain View and said he finally has his system fully installed. Rumor all during spring was that Mountain View was changing to a wing-t offense, however I have not seen that at any of the practices I have been to over the off season. Sr. RB P.J. Jones (5’10″ 180) is back to lead the Thunder running game. Sr. QB Ryan Hansen (6’1″ 180) will be the 3rd starting QB in 3 years at Mountain View. Hansen has speedy receivers to throw to in Seniors Jeff Carmondy (5’8″ 165), Dean Koba (6′ 165) and Josh Parker (6′ 170) as well as a big Sr. TE Ryan Johnson (6’3″ 235) who split time last season with current Eastern Washington TE Zach Chapman. 4 Seniors anchor the offensive line, Drew Bryant (6’3″ 220), Dan McCoy (5’11″ 195), Jeremy Schneider (5’10″ 195) and Josh Stolz (6′ 220). Look for most of these Seniors to play both ways this season.
Players to watch:
- Drew Bryant, Sr. OL/DL (6’3″ 220)
- Jeff Carmondy, Sr. WR/DB (5’8″ 165)
- Ryan Hansen, Sr. QB/DB (6’1″ 180)
- Ryan Johnson, Jr. TE/DL (6’3″ 235)
- P.J. Jones, Sr. RB/DB (5’10″ 180)
- Dean Koba, Sr. WR/DB (6′ 165)
- Dan McCoy, Sr. OL/DL (5’11″ 195)
- Josh Parker, Sr. WR/DB (6′ 170)
- Dylan Petersen, Sr. RB/LB (6’1″ 195)
- Jeremy Schneider, Sr. OL/DL (5’10″ 195)
- Josh Stolz, Jr. OL/DL (6′ 220)
Schedule:
Mountain View will open with rival Evergreen for the first time since 1990 as the Thunder have dropped out of 4A for the first time in school history. They also play the other 2 Evergreen School District teams in non-league play, Union and Heritage. Camas comes to McKenzie week 2 in their league opener. Kelso and Hudson’s Bay also play at Mountain View. The Thunder will travel to Prairie, Fort Vancouver and Columbia River in their 3 road league games.
- Sept 34, 8:00 pm at Evergreen
- Sept 10, 7:00 pm Camas*
- Sept 17, 7:00 pm at Prairie*
- Sep 24, 8:00 pm at Heritage
- Oct 1, 8:00 pm Union
- Oct 8, 7:00 pm at Fort Vancouver
- Oct 15, 5:00 pm Kelso*
- Oct 22, 5:00 pm Hudson’s Bay*
- Oct 29, 7:00 pm at Columbia River*
If all goes well:
Mountain View is a Senior heavy team that lacks a lot of experience. They have a rough first 5 weeks as they face 4 of the 5 teams ranked in the GSHL preseason power ranking, Evergreen, Camas, Heritage and Union. Fortunately for the Thunder, 3 of those games are non-league. If the Thunder can come out 1-1 in league play heading into week 6 they will be in a good position to take a post season spot for the first time since 2006.
Prairie Falcons
Prairie WR Ansel Cecil is a preseason 3A GSHL 1st Team WR
What we know:
The Prairie Falcnos are a mix of youth and experience. On offense they have both. Jr. QB Colin Seitz (6′ 190) and Soph. QB Coleman Weisenborn (5’11″ 190) both played varsity football in 2009 and are good enough to start for just about any Greater St. Helens League football team this fall. Coach Hyde believes his group of WR’s are probably the best unit as a whole in all of the GSHL. Jr. WR Ansel Cecil (5’10″ 170) is a 3A GSHL preseason 1st Team WR. When you also have Jr. WR Jesse Zalk (5’8″ 160), Jr. WR Tyler Vea (5’9″ 150), Jr. WR Jake Intermill (5’10″ 165) and Sr. WR Jode DeKlerk (6’1″ 210), there are plenty of speedy guys running around ready to make a big play. The big question on offense for the Falcons will be can they establish a running game. Sr. RB Jake Ripley (5’9″ 150) isnt the biggest back in the league, but can move once in the open field. Soph. RB Zach Poulin (6’2″ 220) should add some power to the Falcons offense. A trio of Sr. offensive linemen will attempt to get that run game going. Dylan Axtell (5’9″ 200), Garrett Prestwich (5′ 190) and Keegan Smith (5’10″ 200) are not the biggest, but all bring some experience. On defense is where the Falcons youth really shows. 9 of the Falcons defensive starters are Juniors or Sophomores. They defiantly have the offense to put up points, the key will be the ability to control the clock, keep the other team out of the end zone.
Players to watch:
- Dylan Axtell, Sr. OL/DL (5’9″ 200)
- Ansel Cecil, Jr. WR/DB (5’10″ 170)
- Jode DeKlerk, Sr. WR/DB (6’1″ 210)
- Jake Intermill, Jr. WR/DB (5’10″ 165)
- Garrett Prestwich, Sr. OL/LB (5′ 190)
- Jake Ripley, Sr. RB/LB (5’9″ 150)
- Colin Seitz, Jr. QB (6′ 190)
- Keegan Smith, Sr. OL/DL (5’10″ 200)
- Tyler Vea, Jr. WR/DB (5’9″ 150)
- Coleman Weisenborn, Soph. QB (5’11″ 190)
- Jesse Zalk, Jr. WR/DB (5’8″ 160)
Schedule:
The Falcons get a pair of 2A schools to open the season in non-league play. 2A Lakewood will host Prairie while 2A Hockinson travels to District Stadium. Prairie’s final non-league game comes in week 9 as they host rival 4A Battle Ground. Mountain View, Camas and Columbia River, all playoff contenders travel to District Stadium to face the falcons in league play. Prairie will hit the road vs Fort Vancouver, Hudson’s Bay and Kelso for their road league schedule.
- Sept 3, 6:00 pm at Lakewood
- Sept 10, 7:00 pm Hockinson
- Sept 17, 7:00 pm Mountain View*
- Sep 24, 7:00 pm at Fort Vancouver*
- Oct 1, 7:00 pm Camas*
- Oct 8, 7:00 pm Columbia River*
- Oct 15, 5:00 pm at Hudson’s Bay*
- Oct 22, 7:00 pm at Kelso*
- Oct 29, 7:00 pm Battle Ground
If all goes well:
Prairie has the skill guys in the passing game to put up points in just about any game. The key to the Falcons 2010 season will be the ability to establish the run and keep pressure off of their quarterback. All 3 non-league games are winnable for the Falcons, and if that running game does come along, don’t be surprised to see Prairie knock off one of the 3A big boys and take the final playoff spot this season, something that has not happened since 1997.
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don’t see anybody getting in the way of camas.
Cant wait till Friday.
1 Camas
2 Kelso
3 Mt. View
4 Ft. Vancouver
5 Columbia River
6 Prarie
7 Hudson Bay
Going to be an exciting seaseon.
The only people who can get in the way of Camas is Camas
Bay is going to come out of no where and take over.
@Scotty Pride CR beat kelso and crushed fort
Im glad to see that Camas is getting the respect they have worked hard for. Keep it up boys.
[...] released the 2010 3A GSHL Football Preview and have predicted Camas to win the 3A Greater St. Helens League [...]
1 camas
2 mountain view
3 kelso
4 columbia river
5 hudsons bay
6 fort vancouver
7 prairie
What happened to Drew White at Camas?
Last year he was GSHLFootball First Team DB.
Is he only playing soccer this year?
Projected Order of Finish:
1. Camas, 2. Kelso, 3. MV, 4. CR, 5. FV, 6. Bay, 7. Prairie
Well CR is not nearly as Good team As Kelso.. Granted they are talented.. but they met up with Kelso last year on Kelso’s possibly worst week of the season. This Kelso Team will Surprise many fans of GSHL. Good Luck Scots!
Drew white is with the seattle sounders program and cannot play both.