Union and Camas are the two best teams in Southwest Washington. That much is unanimous.
Two of the Columbian voters decided that if you rank at team No. 1, you don’t move them down until they lose. Two other voters saw that Camas-Federal Way results and decided to vault the Papermakers to No. 1.
The end result is a tie atop the Week 3 Columbian prep football power rankings. So who is better? That question may not be settled until Oct. 17, when Camas and Union meet on the field.
Remember, these rankings are pound-for-pound, rating each team in relation to their classification. And 24.00 is the maximum score
1 (tie), Union (2-0) 23.50
After two non-leaguers, Titans open league against Mountain View
1 (tie), Camas (2-0) 23.50
Papermakers are lone 4A GSHL will non-league game: Saturday at Rogers of Puyallup.
3, Columbia River (2-0) 22.00
Two 2A foes, two shutouts. Chieftains get another this week
4, Hockinson (2-0) 20.75
After shutting down 3A foe, Hawks get another 1A team in Castle Rock
5, Woodland (2-0) 20.00
If Beavers were stil in Trico, they’d be dominating. Now they play 2A GSHL opener against Hudson’s Bay
6, Skyview (1-1) 19.00
Storm’s success has been in their defense. Now they’ll get tested by Battle Ground
7, La Center (0-2) 16.50
0-2 and being outscored 72-3 and ranked No. 7. Well, Wildcats may still be best 1A team in area.
8 (tie), Heritage (2-0) 16.25
Timberwolves defense has not yet allowed a TD in two games. They’ll get tested by Evergreen
8 (tie), Ridgefield (2-0) 16.25
Spudders take unbeaten record into 2A GSHL play against Washougal
10, Battle Ground (1-1) 16.00
Tigers pile up big yards, and catch attention of voters
Now, it’s the fans turn to vote. This is how they ranked teams last week:
1, Union; 2, Camas; 3, Columbia River; 4, Skyview; 5, La Center; 6, Hockinson; 7, Evergreen; 8, Mark Morris; 9, Battle Ground; 10, Mountain View.