It was a weekend of debuts for several Clark County football players. It was also a homecoming for a handful of Central Washington players across the river in Portland.
One of those players, Jesse Zalk, had the top performance of any Clark County player in a college game this weekend. The NCAA Division-II preseason All-American from Prairie had nine catches for 181 yards and three touchdowns.
Camas grad Blake Roy had a memorable start to his college career at the University of Redlands. The freshman tight end caught a 13-yard touchdown pass.
Read on to see how other Clark County college football players fared this weekend.
Here’s how Clark County players fared on the college gridiron this weekend:
* — has used redshirt year
Air Force
Last game: Opened the season with a 37-21 win over Abeline Christian.
Next game: vs. Georgia Southern, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.
Brody Bagnall, Evergreen, So., LB — Played in a backup role.
Chris Mitchell, Mountain View, Fr., OL — Will likely redshirt.
Carroll College
Last game: The No. 22 Saints beat No. 7 Montana Tech 27-24 on a 45-yard field goal as time expired. Carroll is 1-0 overall and 1-0 in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: at Rocky Mountain College, Sept. 10, 12 p.m.
William Noce-Sheldon, Seton Catholic, Fr.*, WR — Did not play.
Jordan Del Moral, Camas, Fr., RB — Will likely redshirt.
Central Washington
Last game: Lost its season opener at Portland State 43-26.
Next game: at Western Oregon, Sept. 10, 1 p.m.
Jesse Zalk, Prairie, Sr., WR — Had nine catches for 181 yards, including touchdown catches of 32, 63 and 31 yards. Also returned five kickoffs for a total of 90 yards, the longest being 21 yards.
Kevin Haynes, Battle Ground, Jr. LB — Had 12 tackles including eight solo and 1.5 for loss.
Josh Stolz, Mountain View, Sr.* OL — Started at center for an offense that gained 445 yards.
Kaben Humphrey-Butler, Union, Sr. WR — Played in a backup role.
Chavo Camargo, Mountain View, So., K/P — Made two of three extra points. Had a 37-yard field goal blocked and also handled kickoff duties.
Tyler Blackwell, Camas, Fr., DB — Did not play
Will Ortner, Hockinson, Fr., LB — Did not play
Jarrin Webb, Camas, Fr., DL — Did not play
Citrus College
Last game: Beat Chaffey 48-41 in overtime.
Next game: at Santa Ana, Sept. 10, 6 p.m.
Jacob Bystry, Columbia River, Fr*. WR — Had two catches for 38 yards, including a 35-yard reception.
Ala Tulenkun, Fort Vancouver, Fr., DL — Played on the defensive line, making two tackles.
Aaron Burns, Hockinson, Fr., OL — Did not play.
Joseph Garrison, Skyview, Fr., OL — Did not play.
Eastern Oregon
Last game: Knocked off No. 2 Southern Oregon 45-40 to open the season and NAIA Frontier Conference play.
Next game: Montana Western, Sept. 10, 12 p.m.
Jorden Payne, Camas, Jr., DB — Had one tackle and one pass broken up.
John Payne, Camas, Sr.*, DB — Had three tackles and one pass broken up. Also returned one kickoff for 19 yards.
Marcus Hansen, Mountain View, Jr.*, LB — Had two tackles and one sack for minus-5 yards.
Zach Lacey, Woodland, So., DL — Had three tackles and recovered a fumble.
William Ephraim, Camas, Fr.*, DB — Did not play.
Eastern Washington
Last game: Knocked off Washington State 45-42 to open the season in Pullman.
Next game: at North Dakota State, Sept. 10, 12:30 p.m.
Reilly Hennessey, Camas, So.*, QB — Played in a backup role, but did not attempt a pass.
Zach Eagle, Camas, So.*, WR — Did not play.
Roldan Alcobendas, Camas, Jr.*, K —Made all six of his extra-point attempts. Missed a 41-yard field goal.
Kedrick Johnson, Hockinson, Fr., WR — Did not play.
Rudolph Mataia Jr., Evergreen, Fr, DL — Did not play.
George Fox
Last game: Lost 35-0 to No. 12 Wisconsin-Platteville
Next game: at University of Redlands, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.
Josiah Tully, King’s Way Christian, So., WR — Did not play.
Austin Wisenbaker, Portland Christian (Washougal hometown), Jr.*, DE — Broke up two passes.
Dalton Moe, Gladstone (Battle Ground hometown), Jr., RB — Had one carry for two yards and one catch for one yard.
Samuel Barnes, Washougal, So., LB — Did not play.
Brandon Casteel, Washougal, So., RB — Did not play.
K.J. Santos, Seton Catholic, So., FB — Did not play.
Garrett McKee, Columbia River, Fr., QB — Did not play.
Caleb Smith, Prairie, Fr., P — Did not play.
Idaho
Last game: Won its season opener over Montana State 20-17.
Next game: at Washington, Sept. 10, 2 p.m.
Josh Tully, King’s Way Christian, Fr.*, WR – Did not play.
Linfield
Next game: at Claremont M-S, Sept. 10, 12 p.m.
Matt Matteo, Skyview, Jr., C –
Jake Dennis, Skyview, Jr., DB –
Montana
Last game: Opened the season by beating St. Francis 41-31.
Next game: at Northern Iowa, Sept. 10, 2 p.m.
Ryan Johnson, Mountain View, Sr.* DE — Started at defensive end. Had six tackles and broke up one pass.
Kobey Eaton, Evergreen, Fr.*, WR —Played in a backup role.
Jerrin Williams, Evergreen, Fr.*, S — Played in a backup role. Had one tackle.
Rey Green, Union, Fr., RB — Did not play.
Montana Tech
Last game: Lost to Carroll College 27-24 to fall to 0-1 overall and 0-1 in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: at Montana State Northern, Sept. 10, 12 p.m.
Max Hiller, La Center, Fr.*, LB — Did not play.
Montana State-Northern
Last game: Lost at home to Rocky Mountain College 31-21 on Aug. 27. The loss dropped the Lights to 0-1 overall and 0-1 in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: at Montana Tech, Sept. 10, 12 p.m.
Jess Krahn, Hockinson, Jr., QB —Started at quarterback, but three three interceptions in the loss.
Nebraska
Last game: Opened the season with a 43-10 win over Fresno State.
Next game: Wyoming, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.
Caleb Lightbourn, Camas, Fr., P — Punted four times for 145 yards, with a long of 43 yards. He averaged 36.2 yards per kick. Two resulted in being caught via fair catch.
New Mexico State
Last game: Lost to UTEP 38-22 on the road to open the season.
Next game: New Mexico, Sept. 10, 5 p.m.
Cameron Loos, Hockinson, Fr., TE — Did not play.
Pacific University
Last game: Lost to Adrian 30-28 in the season opener.
Next game: Dubuque, Sept. 10, 6 p.m.
Joe Davis, Hockinson, So., LB — Did not play.
Pacific Lutheran University
Next game: Cal Lutheran, Sept. 10, 6 p.m.
Logan Black, Ridgefield, Fr., OL —
Peru State
Last game: Beat Evangel University 42-10 to improve to 2-0.
Next game: at Avila University, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.
Dylan King, Skyview, Jr., DB — Did not play.
Portland State
Last game: Beat Central Washington 43-26 in a non-conference opener.
Next game: at San Jose State, Sept. 10, 1:30 p.m.
John Norcross, Camas, Jr.* LB — Played in a backup role, recording two tackles.
Isaac Ennis, Columbia River, Fr.*, OL — Did not play
Glen Whearty, Skyview, Fr.*, OL — Did not play
Nathan Hawthorne, Columbia River, Fr., WR — Played in a backup role
University of Redlands
Last game: Lost on the road to Trinity (Texas) 34-27.
Next game: George Fox, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.
Blake Roy, Camas, Fr. TE — Had three catches for 30 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown catch, in his first collegiate game.
Simon Fraser
Last game: Opened the season with a 47-3 loss at Idaho State.
Next game: at Texas A&M-Kingsville, Sept. 10, 5 p.m.
Gabe Lopes, Camas, So., LB — Started at linebacker. Had six tackles, including one for a loss.
Sam Swerhone, Portland Christian (Ridgefield hometown), Sr.*, WR — Did not play.
Southern Oregon
Last game: Lost at Eastern Oregon 45-40 to open the season and NAIA Frontier Conference play.
Next game: at Eastern Oregon, Sept. 3, 6 p.m.
Parker Randle, Battle Ground, Fr.*, WR — Had two catches for 22 yards in his first collegiate game. Longest went for 13 yards.
Tanner Aldridge, Camas, Fr.*, OL — Did not play.
Jordan Suell, Fort Vancouver, Fr.*, WR — Had two catches for 31 yards in his first collegiate game. His longest was for 19 yards.
Nate Kuratli, Union, Fr., DB — Did not play.
Southern Utah
Last game: Lost at Utah 24-0 to open the season.
Next game: Southeast Louisiana, Sept. 10, 6 p.m.
Taylor Nelson, Union, Jr., LB — Started at linebacker. Had 10 tackles, including seven solo and 2.5 for loss. He also forced a fumble.
Washington
Last game: The No. 14 Huskies opened the season with a 48-13 win over Rutgers.
Next game: Idaho, Sept. 3, 2 p.m.
Hayden Schuh, Skyview, Sr., DB — Played in a backup role.
Washington State
Last game: Lost to Eastern Washington 45-42.
Next game: at Boise State, Sept. 10, 7:15 p.m.
Erik Powell, Seton Catholic, Jr.*, K —Made all six extra-point attempts. Missed a 38-yard field goal attempt. Also had five touchbacks on seven kickoffs.
Parker Henry, Skyview, Sr.* LB/DB — Started at nickle. Had six tackles, including two solo.
Josh Emmy, Skyview, So., DB — Did not play.
Whitworth
Last game: Lost to Central Iowa 50-49 in overtime.
Next game: at Whittier, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.
Clayton Farr, Ridgefield, Sr. DB — Did not play.
Noah Schultz-Rathbun, Hockinson, Sr. OL — Did not play.
Brad Benton, King’s Way, So.*, DE — Did not play.
Austin Benton, King’s Way, Fr., WR — Did not play.
Willamette
Last game: Lost at Rhodes 35-21 on the road.
Next game: College of Idaho, Sept. 10, 7 p.m.
Connor Maloney, Camas, Jr.* DB — Played in a backup role. Had one tackle.
Wyoming
Last game: Beat Northern Illinois 40-34 in triple overtime.
Next game: at Nebraska, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.
James Price, Camas, So., WR — Had one catch for 13 yards.
Did I miss anyone? If so, email micah.rice@columbian.com.
