3A GSHL football: Kelso 49, Fort Vancouver 18

The Kelso Hilanders took care of business in a first half that led them to a 49-18 victory over the Fort Vancouver Trappers.

Junior running back Justyc Ziegler lead the Hilanders towards victory by rushing for 132 yards on 16 carries, and two touchdowns. Marshall Coleman and Masyn Alison added two more rushing touchdowns. Meanwhile, Riley Noah and Jorge Montes capped off the rest of Kelso’s scoring.

Anthony Wilhite of Fort Vancouver celebrated his senior night with an outstanding performance in which he generated six receptions for 232 yards, and three touchdowns. All three of Wilhite’s touchdowns came from quarterback Austin Real-James, who threw for 288 yards.

Friday night’s win means that Kelso and Mountain View remain tied for first place in the 3A GSHL standings. Thus meaning that all eyes will be focused on next week — as the two teams tied for first will most likely decide who will prevail as this year’s 3A league champion.

KELSO 49, FORT VANCOUVER 18

Kelso 21 28 0 0–49

Fort 0 6 6 6–18

First quarter

K — Justyc Ziegler 1 run (Kevin Aguilar kick)

K — Marshall Coleman 90 run (Aguilar kick)

K — Riley Noah 5 pass from Marshall Coleman (Aguilar kick)

Second quarter

K — Masyn Alison 18 run (Aguilar kick)

FV — Anthony Wilhite 88 pass from Austin Real-James (2-pt attempt failed)

K — Riley Noah 5 pass from Devin Wallace (Aguilar kick)

K — Justyc Ziegler 12 run (Aguilar kick)

K — Jorge Montes 27 punt return (Aguilar kick)

Third quarter

FV — Anthony Wilhite 42 pass from Austin Real-James (2-pt attempt failed)

Fourth quarter

FV — Anthony Wilhite 16 pass from Austin Real-James (2-pt attempt failed)

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING — Kelso: Justyc Ziegler 16-132, Marshall Coleman 1-90, Masyn Alison 3-16, Dillon Davis, 1-12, Danner Matthews 1-(-2), Max Burgin 1-(-2). Fort Vancouver: Tyler Runkle 13-26, Niko Liaufau 4-15, Omarion Vital 3-4, Anthony Wilhite 1-(-5)

PASSING — Kelso: Devin Wallace 2-2-0-36, Marshall Coleman, 3-5-0-23. Fort Vancouver: Austin Real-James 8-23-1-288.

RECEIVING — Kelso: Riley Noah 3-41, Jayden Hardeman 2-18.Fort Vancouver: Anthony Wilhite 6-232, Nicholas Laurenza 3-56.