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  • August 31, 2010

    Union Titans Football Boosters Taking Rooter Bus Up To Seattle For Titans First Game Vs Bellevue


    Information form the Union Titans Football Booster web site:

    There will be a Booster Bus going to the game and round-trip tickets cost $25, which includes a seat, snacks and games on the bus (football game tickets are separate).  Departure time is 1:00 PM.  We will also have a raffle for prizes.  Families are welcome, but minors need to be accompanied by an adult.  For tickets or information please contact Diane Finnie at dlfinnie57@gmail.com.

  • August 30, 2010

    2010 4A GSHL Football Preview


    Here is your high level look at the 4A Greater St. Helens League as we get ready for the 2010 high school football season.

    2010 4A GSHL Football PreviewTop 10 Must See 2010 4A GSHL Football Games

    10 – Heritage at Skyview
    9 – Enumclaw at Union
    8 – Heritage at Grant
    7 – Battle Ground at Prairie
    6 – Union at Evergreen
    5 – Evergreen at Heritage
    4 – Mountain View at Evergreen
    3 – Union at Bellevue
    2- Skyview at Union
    1-  Skyview at Camas

    If you can only make one 4A GSHL Football Game each week, where should you go?

    Spet 4, 5:30 pm – Union vs Belleveue (Qwest Field Seattle)
    Sept 11, 7:00 pm – Coeur d’Alane at Skyview
    Sept 17, 7:00 pm – Heritage at Skyview
    Sept 24, 7:00 pm – Skyview at Camas
    Oct 1, 5:00 pm – Battle Ground at Evergreen
    Oct 8, 8:00 pm – Union at Heritage
    Oct 15, 8:00 pm Evergreen at Skyview
    Oct 22,  8:00 pm Union at Evergreen
    Oct 29, 8:00 pm Skyview at Union

    Projected order of finish:

    1 – Skyview
    2 – Union
    3 – Evergreen
    4 – Heritage
    5 – Battle Ground

    Battle Ground Tigers

    Battle Ground WR/DB Tyler Bergeron is a preseason 4A GSHL All-League 1st Team DB

    Battle Ground WR/DB Tyler Bergeron is a preseason 4A GSHL All-League 1st Team DB

    What we know:

    The Battle Ground Tigers have a new football coach in former assistant Larry Peck. Peck takes over a program which has not had a winning season since 2003. A large part of that has been their poor showing in league play. Battle Ground is 6-26 in the 4A Greater St. Helens League over the past 6 seasons, and have only won 2 league games in the last 4. Coach Peck does have the only 4A GSHL returning starting QB in Senior Chris Paul (6′ 185). Junior WR/DB Tyler Bergeron (6′ 165) was the was voted the camp MVP earlier this month at the Air Assault Football Camp. Peck is going to a more traditional offense and will need his offensive line to step up if the Tigers want to compete for a playoff spot. Senior’s Miguel Simon (5’9″ 205), Daniel Wagner (6′ 205), Justin Neil (6’3″ 245) and Ryan Leathers (5’10″ 230) will all help on both offense and defense. Coach Peck told his players they are football players and they need to know how to play multiple positions on both sides of the ball.

    Players to watch:

    • Juan Arellano, Jr. WR/DB (5’10″ 175)
    • Tyler Bergeron, Sr. WR/DB (6′ 165)
    • Jake Blackman, Jr. TE/DL (6’3″ 195)
    • Nohi Brede, Sr. RB/DB (6’1″ 180)
    • Miguel Donley, Sr. RB/LB (5’9″ 170)
    • Ryan Leathers, Sr. OL/DL (5’10″ 230)
    • Justin Neil, Sr. OL/DL (6’3″ 245)
    • Chris Paul, Sr. QB (6′ 185)
    • Miguel Simon, Sr. OL/DL (5’9″ 205)
    • Bo Smith, Sr. RB/LB (5’7″ 185)
    • Daniel Wagner, Sr. OL/DL (6′ 205)

    Schedule:

    The Tigers non-league schedule sees the Tigers with only 1 road game in the first month of the season. 3A Columbia River for will be the Tigers first game for a third straight season. After the home game with the Chieftains, Battle Ground is at 3A Fort Vancouver before home games vs 2A Woodland and 3A Hudson’s Bay. In league play Battle Ground travels to McKenzie Stadium twice to play Evergreen and Union, while Skyview and Heritage head out to District Stadium. Week 9 sees non-league game vs rival 3A Prairie.

    If all goes well:

    Coach Peck said their goal this season is to win a league game. With 4 winnable non-league games before league play starts on October 1st, the young Tigers should be completive throughout the rest of the league season. All 4 of the Tigers league games will be challenges for Battle Ground to come out on top. It would not surprise me if they do get a win or two in league play, but a post season berth may be a stretch this season.

    Evergreen Plainsmen

    Evergreen OL/DL Jason Tiatia is a preseason GSHL All Level All-Star 1st Team OL

    Evergreen OL/DL Jason Tiatia is a preseason GSHL All Level All-Star 1st Team OL

    What we know:

    After suffering their first losing season since 1997, the Evergreen Plainsmen, led by 2nd year coach Charles Anthony, are ready to bounce back and become the Evergreen of old. The Plainsmen return some big bodies on the offensive line in Senior Jayson Tiatia (6’1″ 240), Sr. Kelly Sucksdorf (6’2″ 265) and Sr. Jacob Maki (6’3″ 235). A slew of running backs also return. Sr. RB Chase Lawrence (5’10″ 180), who led the league in rushing for the first 4 weeks of 2009, is back after a season ending knee injury cut last season short. Sr. RB Quwontae Wallace (5’7″ 155) and Sr. RB Richie Townsend (5’10″ 170) are also back in the Plainsman’s double wing offense. Sr. QB Beni Corbic (5’7″ 160) takes over for 2 year starter Marvin Thomas. Defensively Sr. LB Korbin Kuhn (5’9″ 175) and Sr. DB Bryan Shirts (5’10″ 190) along with Tiatia, Lawrence, Wallace and Townsend hope to improve on the 24.1 ppg allowed in 2009.

    Players to watch:

    • Beni Corbic, Sr. QB/DB (5’7″ 160)
    • Jacob Gosselin, Sr. TE/LB (5’10″ 180)
    • Korbin Kuhn, Sr. RB/LB (5’9″ 175)
    • Chase Lawrence, Sr. RB/DB (5’10″ 180)
    • Nick Mace, Jr. RB/DB (5’6″ 170)
    • Jacob Maki, Sr. OL/DL (6’3″ 235)
    • Bryan Shirts, Sr. RB/DB (5’10″ 190)
    • Kelly Suksdorg, Sr. OL (6’2″ 265)
    • Jafar Tiatia, Jr. OL/DL (5’11″ 315)
    • Jayson Tiatia, SR OL/DL (6’1″ 240)
    • Richie Townsend, Sr. RB/DB (5’10″ 170)
    • Quwontae Wallace, Sr. RB/DB (5’7″ 155)

    Schedule:

    Evergreen plays one of the toughest non-league schedules of any Greater St Helens League team this season. Home games with rival 3A Mountain View, Big 9/CBBN 4A favorite Richland, and 3A Kelso along with road games at 3A Lakes and 4A Eisenhower. The Plainsmen play Battle Ground, Union, and Heritage at McKenzie in league play and only have Skyview away from their home stadium. They are the road them vs Heritage in week 9.

    If all goes well:

    Evergreen could shock some people this season with a much improved running attack. Don’t be surprised if the Plainsmen take 4 of their 5 non-league games, and go 3-1 in league. A 7-2 Plainsmen team could give another team some trouble in the preliminary round, however with it most likely being a road game don’t expect a deep playoff run. That is if they even make it out of the tough 4A Greater St. Helens League.

    Heritage Timberwolves

    Heritage OL Nolan LaValley is a preseason GSHL All Level All-Star 1st Team OL

    Heritage OL Nolan LaValley is a preseason GSHL All Level All-Star 1st Team OL

    What we know:

    The Heritage Timberwolves are just fine coming into the 2010 season as a sleeper and not the favorite. Last season the Timberwolves were the league favorite behind QB Garrett Grayson and a slew of returning skill players. This season Heritage plans to hang their hat on an experienced offensive line which includes Sr. Nolan LaValley (6’3″ 255), Sr. Casey Hoodenpyle  (5’11″ 235), Sr. Bryce Sanders Sr. (6′ 285) and Tyrell Quigley (5’11″ 260). A pair of Jr. QB’s are still fighting for the starting spot, Jake Dahlberg (6’1″ 190) and Riley O’Dell  (5’11″ 170), both of which are well qualified to lead a more balanced Timberwolves attack. Sr. WR Ben Lyons (6′ 185) and Sr. TE Andy Bemis  (6’4″ 240) will give either QB options down the field. A pair of burner scat backs in Soph. Carnell Vernon (5’4″ 170) and Jr. transfer Rajheem Carrie (5’9″ 160) plan on finding even the smallest hole behind their big offensive line and making you catch them from behind, something very few people will be able to do. Gone are the days of the two platoon system at Heritage. Expect the same cast of players to shine on defense as well Heritage no longer hopes to simply out score opponents.

    Players to watch:

    • Andy Bemis, Sr. TE/DL (6’4″ 240)
    • Rajheem Carrie, Jr. RB/DB (5’9″ 160)
    • Jake Dahlberg, Jr. QB/DB (6’1″ 190)
    • Casey Hoodenpyle, Sr. OL (5’11″ 235)
    • Nolan LaValley, Sr. OL (6’3″ 255)
    • Ben Lyons, Sr. WR/DB (6′ 185)
    • Riley O’Dell, Jr. QB/DB (5’11″ 170)
    • Bryce Sanders, Sr. OL/DL (6′ 285)
    • Carnell Vernon, Soph. RB/DB (5’4″ 170)
    • Tyrell Quigley, Sr. OL/DL (5’11″ 260)

    Schedule:

    Heritage also has one of the toughest non-league schedules of all the Greater. St. Helens League teams in 2010. A week 1 game vs 4A Issaquah, who is ranked in the top 10, will test Heritage right out of the gate. Mountain View also plays Heritage at McKenzie Stadium. Road games at 2A Mark Morris, the defending 2A GSHL Champions, Grant of Portland, and 3A Camas won’t make life any easier for Heritage. In league play, Heritage travels to Battle Ground and to the defending 4A GSHL Champions Skyview while they host both Union and Evergreen.

    If all goes well:

    If the Timberwolves do indeed become a more balanced offense, and a can keep their games low scoring, a 3-2 non-league record is not out of reach. In league play Heritage could also surprise fans and and take 3 of their 4 4A Greater St. Helens League match ups landing them at 6-3 and in the post season for the 4th year in a row. Becoming the first Heritage team to win a post season game may be a stretch, but I would not rule it out completely.

    Skyview Storm

    Skyview WR/DB Ellis Henderson is the preseason GSHL All Level All-Star Defensive Player of the Year

    Skyview WR/DB Ellis Henderson is the preseason GSHL All Level All-Star Defensive Player of the Year

    What we know:

    Skyview has to replace some very talented football players from last season’s Semifinal team. Watching the Storm practice this spring and early fall, they look as though they have the players to do just that. Sr. WR/DB Ellis Henderson (6′ 180) is easily the best pure athlete in the Greater St. Helens League and will rarely leave the field as he not only plays WR and DB, but also returns punts and kicks as well as holds for PAT’s and FG’s. Fellow Sr. WR Karl Graves (6’3″ 180) will give first year starting Sr. QB Kody Watts (6’2″ 190) 2 #1 WR to pass to. Sr. OL/DL Cody Fields (6’2″ 240) and Sr. OL/LB Tom Zink are the only 2 returning offensive lineman for the Storm, however Jr. RB/DB Parker Henry (6′ 190) is back from a broken color bone which ended his season in week 6 of last season, when he was leading the league in rushing. On Defense the Storm will need to replace most of their defensive line and linebackers, and 2 lights out safeties.  Henderson, Henry, Fields, and Zink as well as Sr. DL Nick Orsi (6′ 190) and Jr. DB Mo Morrison (5’11″ 190) to set an example for the younger Storm defenders.

    Players to watch:

    • Cody Fields, Sr. OL/DL (6’2 240)
    • Karl Graves, Sr. WR (6’3″ 180)
    • Ellis Henderson, Sr. WR/DB (6′ 180)
    • Parker Henry, Jr. RB/DB (6′ 190)
    • Kieran McDonagh, Jr. QB/TE (6’1″ 215)
    • Mo Morrison, Jr. WR/DB (5’11″ 190)
    • Nick Orsi, Sr. DL (6′ 190)
    • Nick Phillips, Sr. K/P (5’11″ 180)
    • Nolan Stitzel, Sr OL/DL (6’1″ 215)
    • Kody Watts, Sr. QB (6’2″ 190)
    • Tom Zink, Sr. OL/LB (5’8″ 185)

    Schedule:

    Skyview does not play a team form the state of Washington until week 3 this season. Non-league openers at Sherwood of Oregon and home vs Coeur d’Alene of Idaho will mean plenty of unknowns to start the Storm’s season. A week 4 road game at 3A Camas will probably be the game of the year in Southwest Washington, and a week 8 matchup vs rival Columbia River means there are no free rides in the Skyview non-league schedule. The Storm welcome Heritage and Evergreen to Kiggins Bowl for league games, and travel to Battle Ground on a Thursday night and have their regular season finally at Union, which could be for the 4A Greater St. Helens League title.

    If all goes well:

    Unlike last season where Skyview flew under the radar most of the season, this Storm team expects to make another run at a state championship. Skyview could very easily finish 9-0. Skyview faces a tough test week 1 at Sherwood of Oregon, but has the skill to take that game. Week 4 at Camas will be Skyview’s biggest challenge of the season. In league play Skyview could take all 4 with home games vs Heritage and Evergreen and a big week 9 game at Union, giving them their 3rd straight 4A GSHL crown. With a few home games to start the playoffs, seeing Skyview again in the Semifinals is not out of the question.

    Union Titans

    Union LB/RB Zak Browning is a preseason GSHL All Level All-Star 1st Team LB

    Union LB/RB Zak Browning is a preseason GSHL All Level All-Star 1st Team LB

    What we know:

    We are entering a new era of Union Titans football. Last year’s seniors graduated with a record of 30-6 and 2 trips to the Tacoma Dome. Fans either see this Titans team in 2 lights. 1, Union will be lucky to win a game because all of their players graduated, or 2, Union destroyed so many teams that the JV’s came in in the 2nd quarter and they have more experience than any team in the state. Now I know those are 2 extremes, and the truth is somewhere in the middle. Union does bring back plenty of experienced players such as Sr. RB/LB Zak Browning (5’11″ 210) who as a Sophomore helped the Titans make the state finals.  Sr. TE/LB T.J. Boatright and Jr. QB/DB Tanner Nelson all also started last season for the Titans. Jr. RB/DB Brandon Brody-Heim was electric last season when spelling Penaranda and Russell. Brody-Heim was selected as the 4A preseason Offensive player of the Year. The Titans are in no short supply of talented athletes, and with an excellent coaching staff that has taken both Union and Evergreen on multiple playoff runs, this year’s Titans should finish the season at or near the top of the GSHL once again.

    Players to watch:

    • T.J. Boatright, Sr. TE/LB (6’5″ 215)
    • Brandon Brody-Heim, Jr. RB/DB (5’10″ 200)
    • Zak Browning, Sr. RB/LB (5’11″ 210)
    • Ray Burney, Jr. WR/DB (5’11″ 160)
    • Kaben Butler, Jr. QB/DB (6’3″ 175)
    • Tanner Nelson, Jr QB/DB (5’11″ 185)
    • Gabe Rego, Jr. WR/DB (6’1″ 190)
    • Ryan Stanford, Jr. RB/DB (5’10″ 155)

    Schedule:

    Union is the only 4A Greater St. Helens League team to have all 5 of their non-league games before they start league play. A huge week 1 game in Seattle vs 3A Bellevue will defiantly test the young Titans early. Another road game at Westview of Oregon will give Union a challenge. Home games vs 3A Enumclaw and 3A Kelso, as well as a road game vs 3A Mountain View at McKenzie wrap up the Titans non-league schedule. All 4 league games are at McKenzie this season for the Titans, as they play Heritage and Evergreen in their white jerseys. Battle Ground comes to McKenzie as well as Skyview in week 9, a game that could be for the 4A GSHL Championship.

    If all goes well:

    It is going to be very difficult for this group of Titans to match Union’s success of ’08 and ’09, however winning their first 4A GSHL Championship is by no means out of reach. I don’t see Union beating Bellevue in week 1, but the Wolverines are very young as well, but after that, Union has the athletes to run the table heading into week 9 vs Skyview. If the Titans can knock off the 2-time defending 4A Champs and get a home game to start the playoffs, don’t be surprised to see them win a few post season games.

  • August 29, 2010

    Camas Tops First 2010 GSHL Power Rankings


    GSHL Power Rankings (Preseason)With football only two days away, we figured its about time we released our preseason GSHL Power Rankings. We rank the top 5 teams out of all 17 GSHL (4A/3A/2A) schools and let you know why we picked them. Then we encourage you to let us know what you think.

    GSHL Power Rankings

    1- Camas (7-3 in 2009)
    2- Skyview (10-3)
    3- Union (13-1)
    4- Evergreen (4-5)
    5- Heritage (4-6)
    On the radar: Mark Morris, R.A. Long, Mountain View, Kelso, Columbia River

    The GSHL Power Rankings have come out, and we have a new #1.

    1. Is this the year of the Papermakers? We think so. Camas is loaded with talent and poised to make the schools first ever playoff run in 2010. Senior QB Logan Grindy has plenty of skill players around him including Sr. WR’s Jeremy Faulkner and Miguel Salamanca. If Sr. Addison Owen is as good of a RB as he is WR Camas could be unstoppable. With Sr. Trevor Clarkson, Sr. Odin Coe and Jr. Gary Stokes up front Camas should put up lots of points this season. On defense, Coe is a highly recruited DL. Owen and Sr. DB Brent Hill are both returning 1st team All-League DB’s. Sr. LB Kaika Gunderson is going to make running on Camas hard to do.

    2. Skyview will try to avoid the trap the 2009 Heritage Timberwolves fell into. Loads of skill players and an inexperienced line. Sr. WR/DB Ellis Henderson and Sr. WR Karl Graves are back and ready to lead the Storm back to the state Semifinals, and hopefully further. Jr. RB Parker Henry is back and healthy again as well. Sr. QB Kody Watts will take over for last years co-offensive player of the year Austin Dodge. Skyview only returns 2 offensive linemen in Sr. Cody Fields and Sr. Tom Zink. Defensively the storm need to replace many stand out players, DB’s Ian Zarosinski and Adam Brown, as well as LB’s Jonny Barrett and Alec Osborn, and last years defensive player of the year DL Dallin Shirley. Henderson and Henry are back on the corners as well as Fields on the DL and Zink back at LB. The next group of young Storm players now need to fill in around them, something we think they can do.

    3. The Titans won’t be the same Union team we seen over the past 2 seasons, but they will still be very good. With Sr’s RB/LB Zak Browning, TE/LB T.J. Boatright, DL Jordan Newman and Jr. DB/QB Tanner Nelson all starting last season, they have the experience needed to lead a talented young team. Jr. RB/DB Brandon Brody-Heim is the 4A preseason offensive player of the year this season, and other Titans such as Jr. QB/DB Kaben Butler, Jr. WR/DB Ray Burney and Jr. WR/DB Gabe Rego look ready to at least keep Union in the upper tier of the GSHL.

    4. Evergreen has just about all of last seasons starters back and they seem to have that double wing down quite well. Sr. RB’s Chase Lawrence, Quwontae Wallace and Richie Townsend all had success running the football last season. Sr. offensive linemen Jayson Tiatia, Kelly Sucksdorf and Jacob Maki all provide experience up front. If the Plainsmen can control the ball like they did last season, teams will have a hard time scoring on them. Evergreen needs to cut out their mistakes on offense and they could find themselves back in the post season.

    5. Heritage may not have the big names on offense this season, but the coaching staff has gone back to stressing defense and balance on offence. Like Evergreen, Heritage also has an experienced offensive line. Sr. Nolan LaValley, Casey Hoodenpyle, Bryce Sanders and Tyrell Quigley should make the transition to running more a whole lot easier. A pair of younger RB’s will take over for the Timberwolves. Soph. Carnell Vernon and Jr. Rajheem Carrie will both be hard to stop once they get into open space. Sr WR Ben Lyons bring back experience. Heritage still has not picked their starting QB, but with most of these players also playing defense, the Timberwolves will no longer need to simply outscore their opponents to win football games.

    Think we got it wrong? Let us know who your top-5 GSHL schools are below.

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