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Friday Night Flashback: Hockinson, River found themselves stuck in the mud

2016 2A GSHL football showdown remembered for its fantastic finish and, oh, the mud

By Joshua Hart, Columbian sports reporter
Published: October 2, 2020, 7:05pm
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Columbia River and Hockinson play through muddy conditions late in the fourth quarter at Hockinson High School on Friday night, Oct. 14, 2016.
Columbia River and Hockinson play through muddy conditions late in the fourth quarter at Hockinson High School on Friday night, Oct. 14, 2016. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

The first thing that comes to mind about Friday night, Oct. 14, 2016 at Hockinson High is the mud.

A football game that decided the 2A Greater St. Helens League title featured two touchdowns in the final two minutes including a game-winning hook-and-ladder score.

But what stands out in Hockinson’s 14-13 victory over Columbia River is the mud.

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