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  • Game Of The Week Preview: Mountain View At Union


    As a Junior last season, Union QB Kaben Humphrey-Buttler threw an 80 yard touchdown pass to Ray Burney in the second quarter for the only touchdown in the Titans 10-0 win over Mountain View . Photo by Doug McClung

    As a Junior last season, Union QB Kaben Humphrey-Buttler threw an 80 yard touchdown pass to Ray Burney in the second quarter for the only touchdown in the Titans 10-0 win over Mountain View . Photo by Doug McClung

    I lived in Naples, Florida for part of my sophomore year and most of my junior year of high school. Naples is on the Gulf coast of Florida, almost directly due west of Miami, or about a 1 ½ hour drive. It is a ritzy retirement town of miles of sandy white beaches. However, it is also the next door neighbor to the Everglades, or hundred of miles of swampland infested with thousands of alligators. Down there, whenever you are walking in a grassy area near any sort of lake, stream, canal (even next to a mall), or anywhere else remotely close to water, you always have in the back of your mind – alligators. At least, some of us Washingtonians did. You had to have your head on a swivel down there, to watch your step at all times, or you might just get bit, or worse.

    That is the way I think of the Mountain View football team this year. If you aren’t careful and watch yourself, they might just come up and bite you, or maybe beat you. Union learned that lesson in last year’s game, a 10-0 Union win that was much closer than many expected. Union’s Zak Browning had 9 carries for 138 yards to help save Union in that one. This year, Mountain View is on a roll since it’s humbling 31-0 loss to Camas in week 2. Since then, Mountain View has averaged 44.5 points and yielded just 15.5 in wins over Prairie and Heritage. Mountain View is a team that knows how to improve and gain strength over the duration of the season. Last year, Mountain View started 3-2, with a loss to Camas and the heartbreaking loss to Union. After that, all Mountain View did was score 56, 28, 58, and 61 points and gave up 13 points, total, in the last four games of the season. Asked what the Thunder took away from the Camas game to help prepare them for tonight, Mountain View head coach Adam Mathieson said, “Nothing more or less than we have taken away from the other three games that we have played. Each game presents an opportunity for your student-athletes to learn more about their individual roles on the field, as it relates to schematic integrity. The film of these games is a great teaching tool when it comes to proper angles, leverage points, etc. and that is always a work in progress.” This tactical and always level-headed style of coaching seems to work very well for the Thunder.

    Mountain View Sr QB Riley O'Dell has a 157.53 QB rating, has passed for 370 yards and 4 TD's with 0 INT and has rushed for 147 more yards and 6 TD's. Photo by Dennis Niedermeyer

    Mountain View Sr QB Riley O'Dell has a 157.53 QB rating, has passed for 370 yards and 4 TD's with 0 INT and has rushed for 147 more yards and 6 TD's. Photo by Dennis Niedermeyer

    Mountain View’s offense presents a unique challenge in its Wing-T attack. Union’s dangerous speed back/DB Treve’ Ensley said, “Mountain View is a talented team. I think the biggest concern of course is the wing-T type stuff they run on offense.” They never have a shortage of quality backs that can hurt you, but this year also add Heritage transfer QB Riley O’Dell. O’Dell is equally adept at throwing the ball and running. When you think of the Wing-T offense, the passing game usually doesn’t strike fear in the defense. O’Dell and the Thunder are very aware of this. “I might not throw as much this year as compared to last, but I like to take advantage of the opportunities I get. Teams don’t respect the passing attack from us, so I try and take advantage of that also.” He has done so, as he has a rating of 157.53 having thrown 4 touchdowns with zero interceptions. When he throws, he makes it count. He learned that last year at Heritage, but Mountain View uses his running ability as well.

    “Union is who they say they are … they are well coached, physical, and balanced.” That is Mathieson’s description of the Titans. Unlike last week’s Skyview/Camas game, this game is going to be won mainly in the trenches. As Mathieson said, Union is known for it’s physicality – they have always had a suffocating front 7 on defense and a strong running game. “Union likes to bring the house. They Blitz a lot and play physical. We’ll have to come out and play just as physical as they do,” is how O‘Dell described Union defense. But what sets Union apart is they, like Mathieson said, are balanced. They have always had impact players at the receiver position, and this year is no different, with Tanner Nelson (4th in the entire GSHL in receiving yardage and, at the time I write this, tied for 3rd with Prairie’s Ansel Cecil in our current poll where we list what we consider the top 13 receivers in the GSHL of who is the best WR in the GSHL) QB Kaben Humphrey-Butler, with Portland State offer already in hand, is currently 3rd in the GSHL in both yardage and QB rating, behind only Prairie’s Colin Seitz and Skyview’s Kieran McDonagh. Like McDonagh, Humphrey-Butler can really scoot when he needs to. He doesn’t have McDonagh’s size and power, but he makes up for a slighter frame with a impressive quickness for a tall QB.

    But the true unsung hero in Union’s offense is its entire offensive line. Union has been without arguably its two best all around athletes and impact weapons in Brandon Brody-Heim and A.J. Anderson pretty much all season. We here at the site expected a bit of a dropoff at the start of last season with the departure of linebackers Taylor Nelson, Zack Strausbagh, and a slew of other impact players that lead the team to its two straight trips to the Dome. Again, this year, after losing the heart in soul of the team, Zak Browning, we expected a bit of a drop off. Again, it has not happened. Union simply stuck a guy that hasn’t run with the football from the RB position in an organized game since 8th grade and runs more with the physicality of a linebacker than the safety that he is, and another that is somewhat slight of build but is a burner like a wide receiver kick returner. The former is Gabe Rego (27-208 6 tds), and the latter is Treve’ Ensley (16-214 4 tds). In the Kelso game, I got a few more touches than usual, which im grateful for. I really think what helped me most was the blocking up front that night.. the line did a great job,” Ensley said about the running game’s success. “The way we practice, hard and fast every play. I think Me and Gabe sorta just have that bond during the week to go hard and come out ready to go every Friday, He’s a stud we can literally put him anywhere on the field, and we push each other to get better every practice.”

    Union Sr OL Matt Smith anchors an offensive line that has seen 11 different Titans run the ball averaging 167 yards per game and 12 rushing TD's. Photo by Doug McClung

    Union Sr OL Matt Smith anchors an offensive line that has seen 11 different Titans run the ball averaging 167 yards per game and 12 rushing TD's. Photo by Doug McClung

    When you have great success running the ball year after year no matter who you put back there, the offensive line definitely is a big reason. One of the leaders of the line is Matt Smith, a 1st team all leaguer last year. “Our offensive line has spent much time preparing for upcoming opponents, and we realize that no matter who is in our backfield if we do our job, we will be successful as an offense,” Smith said. Staring across from Smith and company is fellow 1st team all leaguer, Ryan Johnson (6‘3, 240), a human jackhammer on both offensive and defensive line. The guy is intense, has good moves and feet, and runs well. I watched him play my alma mater, Evergreen (the glory days version), in basketball last year. I was texting Bryan about the game and somehow was under the assumption he was the Mountain View QB. His athletic ability for a big guy on the basketball court supported this assumption. He will be a factor Friday night. He proved that in last year’s 10-0 loss. When asked about last year’s game, Johnson said, “Our defense played great last year, and besides a few big plays that they scored on, we pretty much played even with them the whole game. We had a great game plan and unfortunately came a little short on executing it. But I think that was the game that showed everyone that we were a good and could hang with the best teams around.”Johnston added, “We as a team just want to play physical up front at the point of attack and flow to the football. They’ll be coming at us hard on every play and i personally am just excited for the challenge because they’re a very good team.”

    Union head coach Cale Piland describes the Thunder defense as “very sound, and they make teams earn every yard.” The Union physical offensive line and running game will be Mountain View’s biggest test of the season, and is the prime key to this game. Mountain View struggled stopping Camas’ Zak Marshall in week 2 (18 carries, 114 yards). They have a chance to redeem themselves tonight.

    To add to Mountain View’s monumental task of slowing down the Union running game, rumors are that Brody-Heim and Anderson will return and see some action tonight. However, Piland wouldn’t go that far, saying “Brody-Heim and AJ are close to returning. When they do return, we will need to ease them back into things for a couple of reasons. First, we will need to see how their injuries respond. Secondly, while they have been actively rehabbing, they won’t initially be at the conditioning level that will allow them to effectively play four quarters.” A.J. Anderson is Union’s “mystery star,” because few around here know about him and haven’t had a chance to see him yet. “AJ is a great athlete. He had a great spring and summer with us and we are excited to get him on the field. When he is healthy, he will be an impact player,” Piland said. I will have much more about Brody-Heim and Anderson in the Union/Skyview feature story prior to their week 9 clash.

    Skyview is on top of the mountain right now, full of confidence as the undisputed champion of SW Washington and clearly looking like the class of the GSHL as we read this today. And rightly so. But off in the distance, you hear that freight train rumbling forward at full steam ahead, quickly approaching – that is the Titans. With Brody-Heim and Anderson 50-50 on returning tonight, Union is primed to unveil it’s full array of muscle and horsepower. That train could very well arrive 4 weeks from now in the big showdown, Friday, October 8th, 8pm at Kiggins Bowl. Yet, Mountain View, with that nasty chip on its shoulder after the Camas debacle, is on a roll and wants to let it be known that they are a player in this party of the top teams as well. When nobody gives you a chance, dangerous things can happen. “I’ve told them (teammates) to not take plays off. Most of us don’t have many football games left, so we need to play with all the intensity and energy we can. They may be physical, but we’re just as big and physical,” O’Dell said.

    Make sure to check the Week 5 Experts Picks, Presented By The Barbers – For all of our picks on this game and all other games this week.

    STORY UPDATE:
    Multiple sources confirm Brandon Brody-Heim and A.J. Anderson will both play tonight, albeit in limited roles.

    ADDITIONAL QUOTES ABOUT THE GAME:

    Piland on what he likes most about his team this year: “Our perseverance. Regardless of who has or has not been able to play, we have worked hard and improved so far this year. A number of different kids have stepped up in different roles.”

    Piland on the teams success regardless of the injuries: “We have had a number of kids that have worked hard to prepare for the season, which has afforded us some depth. We also have kids who have become real students of our schemes. They know not only what their responsibilities are, but what everyone’s are. This has allowed us to move guys to different positions and still be true to what we want to do. Once we get healthy, we are going to have a lot of option.”

    Piland on the keys to winning this game: “Field position and turnovers will be key.”

    Matt Smith on the Bothell loss: “We did not play to our fullest potential against Bothell, and we were highly motivated for the next weeks of practice to show everybody what level we can play at.”

    Smith on the first Friday night home game of season: “A year feels like a long time to not play on a Friday night at Mckenzie, and I am glad that the first game we play is against a quality opponent like Mountain View. I grew up playing with many of the kids on Mountain View and I know that if they are as excited for this game as we are, we will be getting their best, as they will be getting ours.”

    Ryan Johnson on the switch from TE to O-Line: “The switch from TE to oline has been relatively easy. As a TE in the offense we run i was pretty much blocking 90% of the time anyways. Now, as a guard, it’s more pulling and the blocking.. is physical, and i am really liking it a lot.”

    Mathieson on what he likes most about his team entering tonight’s game: “Our desire to improve each and every week regardless of the opponent or our own circumstance. For the 5th straight game we will be starting a new offensive and defensive backfield as we are without 5 running backs (Mace, Rivers, Richardson, Reynolds and Hanson) and 6 defensive contributors (Mace, Richardson, Reynolds, Hanson, Rivers and Rudolph) at this point.”

    Mathieson’s keys to winning this game: “Our focus will remain the same as it always is, regardless of the opponent. In high school football, field position + momemtum = points. Thus, it is our desire each and every week to win the turnover battle and time of possession. If we can do those things, in addition to eliminating big plays from our opponent, the scoreboard takes care of itself on a weekly basis.”


  • Week 5 Experts Picks, Presented By The Barbers


    Week 5 Experts Picks, Presented By The BarbersWe run the site, so in our book, that makes us experts!

    Week 4 was a pretty good week for the GSHL Football “experts” (and just about everyone else) the 5 went a combined 47-8 (for a second week in a row) led my Mike, Cody and wsumj’s 10-1 records.

    Experts Season Totals

    • Mike 37-9
    • Bryan 35-11
    • Cody 35-11
    • wsumj 34-12
    • Josh 32-14

    8 different fans put up a perfect 11-0 record, uhs23 (for a second week in a row), gshlfbfan2011, gymteacher, dedub, g dawg, NNTT, 40, chrish. 40 gets the FREE haircut from The Barbers, after a random number picker website picked 7 when asked to pick form 1-8.

    After 4 weeks, the season leader board sees gymteacher all alone at the top with a 38-8 record. There is a 3 way tie for second, just one game back between expert Mike, chrish and todd.

    As a ground of experts we had a consensus pick in 8 games last week. We went 8-0, oh yeah! That brings our season record to 27-2 on games in which all 5 of us agree.

    This week all five of us are thinking alike in 9 of the 10 games. We all like Grant, Hockinson, Skyview, Battle Ground, Columbia River, Camas, Kelso, Mark Morris and Washougal. Josh (a Mountain View grad) is the lone expert going with Mountain View over Union.

    Make sure you jump on and leave a post with your picks. The winner this week will again receive a FREE haircut from The Barbers! If you have a few minutes, go ahead and let us know why you are making your pick as well!

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  • Skyview RB/LB Parker Henry – Week 4 GSHL Football New Athlete Player Of The Week


    Parker Henry had 25 rushes for 177 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns helping Skyview to a 31-10 win over #4 Camas Friday. Henry also had over a dozen tackles on defense and forced a fumble. Photo by Dave Scott

    Parker Henry had 25 rushes for 177 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns helping Skyview to a 31-10 win over #4 Camas Friday. Henry also had over a dozen tackles on defense and forced a fumble. Photo by Dave Scott

    GSHL Football will be awarding a Player Of The Week every week this season.

    To be considered for Player Of The Week an athlete must have an outstanding performance in his teams WIN over an equally matched opponent.

    Week 4 of the 2011 season had plenty of big time performances.

    Parker Henry, RB/LB Skyview was selected as the New Athlete Player of the Week for Week 4.

    Parker Henry had 25 rushes for 177 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns helping Skyview to a 31-10 win over Camas. Henry also had over a dozen tackles on defense and forced a fumble. 130 of his rushing yards came in the second half wher the Strom broke open a 10-10 game scoring 21 unanswered points. Henry scored on runs of 1 and 2 yards on the first 2 drives of the 3rd quarter and then forced a funble in the 4th quarter.

    Skyview Senior RB/LB Parker Herny put up his 4th 100+ yard rushing night of the season Friday as he helped lead the Storm to a 31-10 home win over Camas. With the score tied at 10 as the two teams started the second half, Skyview took the kick off and marched right down the field where Henry’s first touchdown of the night, form 1 yard out gave Skyview a 17-10 lead. After kicking off to Camas the Papermakers crossed into Skyview terriority and were looking to tie the game back up. That’s when Skyview DB David Garlington, who scored the first touchdown of the game on a 57 yard pass from Kieran McDonagah, came up with an interception at the Skyview 25 and ran it back 29 yards to the Storm44. Following a 24 yard pass from McDonagh to Garlington, and an 18 yard run by Henry the Storm were once gain inside the Papermakers 5. This time Parker scored from 2 yards out to push the lead to 24-10. On the Storm’s next dirve, Henry had a couple of good runs that set up a 20 yard touchdown pass from McDonagha to Reiley Henderson to push the lead to 31-10. With the game all but over, Camas looked to still have a little bit of life left when Tony Gennaro threw a 35 yard pass to Zach Eagle, who then looked like he was about to take it the final 45 yards and score, only to have Parker Henry chase him down and force a fumble, which was recovered by Henderson at the Papermakers 9.

    Interview with Skyview RB/LR Parker Henry, 2011 Week 4 GSHL Football Player Of The Week.

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  • Paul & Bryan Weekly GSHL Football Podcast – Week 4 Recap And Week 5 Predictions


    Paul Valencia of 360preps.com and Bryan Levesque of GSHLFootball.com talk Greater St. Helens League Football on their weekly podcast

    Paul Valencia of 360preps.com and Bryan Levesque of GSHLFootball.com talk Greater St. Helens League Football on their weekly podcast

    The Columbian’s 360Preps reporter Paul Valencia and GSHLFootball.com founder Bryan Levesque will be doing a weekly podcast on the Greater St. Helens League.

    Week 4 Recap And Week 5 Predictions

    September 28, 2011

    In this weeks podcast:

    Paul and Bryan talk about the games form week 4 including the big win for Skyview over Camas, Union over Kelso and Mountain View over Heritage.

    Parker Henry of Skyview was dominant in the Storm’s 31-10 win over Camas at Kiggins Bowl. Henry ran for 177 yards on 25 carries and scored 2 second half touchdowns and he also had over 15 tackles and caused a fumble.

    Union defeated Kelso 42-0 after only leading 14-0 at the break. Titnas RB Treve’ Ensley ran for 172 yards on 9 carries scoring 3 rushing touchdowns and he also ran back a punt 36 yards for a forth touchdown. Prairie beat Fort Vancouver 70-0 at District Stadium. The Prairie starters did not play past the 1st quarter and 9 different Falcons players scored on the night as every Prairie player who suited up played in the game.

    The talked about Washougal, Battle Ground and Columbia River’s wins as well.

    They also look ahead to week 5. Prairie at Camas, Mountain View at Union and R.A. Long at Washougal.

    Listen to the full podcast (18:50)


  • Poll Question: Who Is The Best Wide Receiver In The Greater St. Helens League?


    Union WR Tanner Nelson is forth in the entire GSHL in receiving yards with 254 on 15 receptions and has scored 2 receivingTD's. Photo by Doug McClung

    Union WR Tanner Nelson is forth in the entire GSHL in receiving yards with 254 on 15 receptions and has scored 2 receivingTD's. Photo by Doug McClung

    We were very pleased with the turnout for the last poll “Who is the best RB in the GSHL?” It easily broke the record for most votes, and it got to that point in a lot less time. It was interesting how Parker Henry had merely a 12 vote lead on Remick Kawawaki a day before the Camas/Skyview game. It was already 200+ votes in. The day after the game, Henry’s lead on Kawawaki exploded to over 100 votes. That tells you something about Henry. Zack Marshall kept steady at 3rd the entire time, surprisingly staying well ahead of Brandon Brody-Heim. But he has earned it.

    This time, we keep the theme the same, but we have an even better (and I’m guaranteeing more competitive) question for you, “Who Is The Best Wide Receiver In The Greater St. Helens League?”

    It is difficult to name one clear-cut winner. Prairie’s Ansel Cecil (23-311 yards, 13.52/per, 8 tds) and Jesse Zalk 11-245 yards, 22.27/per, 2 tds) are a very impressive 1st and 2nd in the entire GSHL in receiving yardage. If you think it’s all about Prairie’s QB, Seitz, you are kidding yourself. A great aerial attack requires talent at the receiver position as well. It is a lot harder than it looks to catch that fastball under pressure and heavy coverage under the bright lights, especially high passes with shoulder pads on. Cecil’s 8 touchdown catches so far this season is extraordinary.

    Shift the conversation to the number 1 ranked team in the GSHL – Skyview. It was made crystal clear to us all last Friday night that Skyview is loaded with athletes at the receiving position. Reiley Henderson leads the pack and is 7th in the GSHL in yardage. You know what his brother did, and the fact he is now at Hawaii, and that should tell you enough about what Reiley can do. But that’s just the beginning. As Camas head coach Jon Eagle said last week, Skyview has more impressive targets than you can count. Forrest Russell looks like one of the best all around athletes and receivers in the GSHL, and that‘s the exact same thing I‘d say about Mo Morrison. If that’s not enough, David Garlington had his coming out party against Camas with 4 catches for 107 yards and a 57-yard touchdown. He also had an interception (a receiver on defense) and really played a huge role in the huge victory.

    We haven’t even gotten to Camas’ Jonathan Warner yet. The guy is the real deal. He has such a great combination of size, athleticism, and seems to make the acrobatic catch look routine. He is 5th in the GSHL in receiving . He had a nondescript performance against Skyview. He caught a touchdown pass and had 5 catches for 47 yards, but Skyview put two of its best athletes on him all night long. The Skyview defense spent an immense amount of attention on him. There is a reason for that.

    RA Long’s Jacob Yordy (16-238 yards, 14.88/per, 3 tds) and Heritage’s E’Lon Mack (16-238 yards, 14.88/per, 3 tds), are 3rd and 4th in the GSHL in receiving, respectively. That’s better than all of the guys we discussed above. Watch the videos and see why. Nobody said the best team has the best receiver.

    Then there’s Union’s Tanner Nelson (15-254 yards, 16.93/per, 2 tds) who is second only to Mack in the 4A GSHL just 57 yards back on 8 less receptions. Nelso has already eclipsed his receiving number of 2009 (9-133 yards, 14.78/per, 1 rd) in just 4 games after making the switch from QB to WR. While all the attention at Union has been on their run game and how players like Gabe Rego (27-208 6 tds) and Treve’ Ensley (16-214 4 tds) have stepped up for the injured Brandon Bordy-Heim, Nelson has quietly been putting up numbers and more importantly helping the Titans move the chains. He was also a key cog on the state championship basketball team.

    If there is a dark horse who very well just might be the best of them all, as a sophomore, who has a great combination of quickness and strong, sure hands, and may have had arguably the “catch of the year” so far this season, it is Zack Eagle. Not only did he have the diving catch against River, but against Skyview he had several tough catches with Skyview defenders draped all over him. On a couple of them, I assumed he would drop them since he was hammered as the ball arrived – he never did.
    　
    We encourage you to not necessarily pick the player from your school, but to also consider who is the complete package of great hands, speed, quickness, physicality, size etc. Perhaps, watch some of our videos. If you were going to play 3 on 3 football at the park, which player in this league would you want to pick to run the routes and throw the ball to? The choice is yours.

    So we ask…

    Who is the best wide receiver in the Greater St. Helens League?

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    Did we miss your choice? Let us know as a comment below!

  • September 27, 2011

    Northwest Sports Tonight 860AM – Bryan Talks With Ron Callan About GSHL Football 09-26-11


    Northwest Sports Tonight 860AM - Bryan Talks With Ron Callan About GSHL Football

    Ron Callan hosts Northwest Sports Tonight on 860AM

    Monday, Bryan called in and talked with Northwest Sports Tonight host Ron Callan.

    Callan talked with Bryan about what happened in week 4 including the big game between Camas and Skyview where the #4 ranked Papermakers lost to Skyview 31-10 at Boggs Field. Ron asked about what’s going on at Fort Vancouver and if anything can be and/or needs to be done with the Trappers program to help them become competive.

    They then looked ahead to week 5. Ron asked about Prairie playing at Camas and if Camas can slow down the Prairie passing game. They talked about the big game between Union and Mountain View at McKenzie Stadium and the other McKenzie double header game featuring Grant of Portland who will come take on Heritage.

    Each week during the season, Bryan will be on Northwest Sports Tonight on Monday’s and Thursday’s talking with Ron Callan about GSHL Football.

    Listen Bryan talk with Ron Callan about GSHL Football

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    For a complete season long broadcast schedule of Greater St. Helens League football games that will be broadcast LIVE on 1550 AM this season, go to 1550talk.com.

  • September 26, 2011

    Camas Drops To #6 In The Tacoma News Tribune And #7 In The Seattle Times Rankings While Skyview Still Out After The Storm Beat Camas 31-10


    Camas Papermakers DL Kamari Brown (#32 white) Brings down Skyview Storm RB Parker Henry (#42 blue) at Boggs Field Friday night. Skyview defeated Camas 31-10 as Henry ran for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win. Photo by Dave Scott.

    Camas Papermakers DL Kamari Brown (#32 white) Brings down Skyview Storm RB Parker Henry (#42 blue) at Boggs Field Friday night. Skyview defeated Camas 31-10 as Henry ran for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win. Photo by Dave Scott.

    Camas (3-1) remains the only Greater St. Helens League football team ranked by one of the major newspapers in Washingotn. The Papermakers fell to at #6 in the Tacoma News Tribune and #7 in the Seattle Times polls after another falling on the road to Skyview 31-10 at Kiggins Bowl. They are the highest ranked team with a loss in the both papers still ahead of a few 4-0 schools.  #1 Bellevue beat Lake Washington 54-0, #2 Lakes beat Wilson 42-20, #3 O’Dea beat Nathan Hale 49-28, #4 Kamiakin beat Kennewick 14-6. After #4, the two papers start to differ in their 3A rankings. Mountain View remains in the “next” group of teams for the Tacoma News Tribune 3A after their 45-3 win over 4A Heritage.

    In the 4A polls, Skyview (2-2) is still on the outside looking after they knocked off then 3A #4 ranked Camas 31-0. They had fallen out out of the Tacoma News Tribune poll after their 49-7 win over Heritage last week. Nine of the ten schools ranked in the top 10 are currently 10-0 with only Skyline at 2-2 ranked. The Spartins have loses to Bellevue and Lake Oswego. Union (3-1) who defeated Kelso 42-0 Friday is right there with Skyview as a team knocking on the door for both papers, and apparently you have to knock pretty hard to get in. Ferris stayed at #1 after they defeated Rogers of Spokane 61-0. While I’m sure the Saxons, coached by former Woodland and Battle Ground head coach Jim Sharkey are good, they defeated North Central 49-9 last week, and Rogers this week. Keep in mind those are two of the worst football programs in the entire state.

    While no 2A GSHL schools made the Tacoma News Tribune rankings this week, Washougal (4-0) is the only team listed as next, with Mark Morris falling off the list.

    The Seattle Times only ranks 4A and 3A schools.

    No other GSHL schools were ranked by either paper.

    Seattle Times

    Times 4A Top 10
    1. Ferris (4-0)
    2. Eastlake (4-0)
    3. Bellarmine Prep (4-0)
    4. Skyline (2-2)
    5. Chiawana (4-0)
    6. Olympia (4-0)
    7. Kentlake (4-0)
    8. Federal Way (4-0)
    9. Central Valley(4-0)
    10. Woodinville (4-0)

    Keep an eye on: Arlington, Bethel, Davis, Issaquah, Jefferson, Lake Stevens, Mead, Richland, Skyview, Union, Wenatchee.

    Times 3A Top 10
    1. Bellevue (4-0)
    2. Lakes (4-0)
    3. O’Dea (4-0)
    4. Kamiakin (4-0)
    5. Meadowdale (4-0)
    6. Peninsula (4-0)
    7. Camas (3-1)
    8. Seattle Prep (4-0)
    9. Oak Harbor (4-0)
    10. Mount Si (3-1)

    Keep an eye on: Bainbridge, Bonney Lake, Eastside Catholic, Ferndale, Glacier Peak, Ingraham, Kennedy Catholic, Kennewick, Mercer Island.

    Tacome News Tribune

    Class 4A
    1. Ferris (4-0)
    2. Eastlake (4-0)
    3. Bellarmine Prep (4-0)
    4. Chiawana (4-0)
    5. Skyline (2-2)
    6. Olympia (4-0)
    7. Kentlake (4-0)
    8. Spokane Central Valley (4-0)
    9. Federal Way (4-0)
    10. Bethel (4-0)

    Next: Arlington (4-0), Issaquah (3-1), Jefferson (2-2), Lake Stevens (4-0), Lewis & Clark (3-1), Mead (3-1), Newport (3-1), Richland (3-1), Skyview (2-2), Union (3-1), Wenatchee (4-0), Woodinville (4-0)

    Class 3A
    1. Bellevue (4-0)
    2. Lakes (4-0)
    3. O’Dea (4-0)
    4. Kamiakin (4-0)
    5. Peninsula (4-0)
    6. Camas (3-1)
    7. Meadowdale (4-0)
    8. Mount Si (3-1)
    9. Kennewick (3-1)
    10. Bonney Lake (4-0)

    Next: Auburn Mountainview (3-1), Bainbridge (4-0), Ferndale (2-2), Ingraham (4-0), Kennedy Catholic (3-1), Mercer Island (3-1), Mountain View (3-1), Oak Harbor (4-0), Seattle Prep (4-0)

    Class 2A
    1. Lynden (4-0)
    2. Archbishop Murphy (4-0)
    3. Tumwater (3-1)
    4. Prosser (3-1)
    5. North Thurston (3-1)
    6. Sequim (4-0)
    7. Othello (2-2)
    8. W.F. West (3-1)
    9. Spokane West Valley (3-1)
    10. Lakewood (4-0)

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