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Seton Catholic quarterback Luke Pitzer reads the option as he fakes a handoff to running back Elijah Volk.

Seton Catholic football preview: High turnout has Cougars headed in right direction

Seton Catholic quarterback Luke Pitzer reads the option as he fakes a handoff to running back Elijah Volk.

September 3, 2019, 6:43pm Prep Sports

The word all summer around the 1A Trico League was that Seton Catholic was struggling with turnout. By the time the first practice rolled around, it was quite the opposite. A record 28 players lined up on Seton Catholic’s turf field for the start of fall practice. They wore practice… Read story

La Center receiver Andrew Scott tries to put a block on Sean Fox during a late-August practice.

La Center football preview: Wildcats enter season with chip on shoulder

La Center receiver Andrew Scott tries to put a block on Sean Fox during a late-August practice.

September 3, 2019, 6:39pm Prep Sports

At a late July 7-on-7 in Ridgefield, La Center’s Andrew Scott stuck out like a sore thumb. Read story

King’s Way Christian running back Connor Delamarter gets instruction from coach Brian Rodriguez.

King’s Way football preview: Returning coach, quarterback give Knights stability

King’s Way Christian running back Connor Delamarter gets instruction from coach Brian Rodriguez.

September 3, 2019, 6:35pm Prep Sports

King’s Way Christian coach Brian Rodriguez makes it clear he’s with the Knights for the long haul. Read story

Castle Rock’s Wyatt Partridge rushed for 14 touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards last season. The Rockets return a team with ample athleticism and postseason hopes.

Castle Rock football preview: Rockets have sights on postseason

Castle Rock’s Wyatt Partridge rushed for 14 touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards last season. The Rockets return a team with ample athleticism and postseason hopes.

September 3, 2019, 6:31pm Prep Sports

There’s budding excitement from the Rocket faithful for this year’s Castle Rock squad. For good reason, too. Read story

Peyton Brammer (9) and his Hockinson teammates hope to keep their 2A Greater St. Helens League rivals out of reach.

2A GSHL football preview: Hockinson gets hype, but others have postseason dreams

Peyton Brammer (9) and his Hockinson teammates hope to keep their 2A Greater St. Helens League rivals out of reach.

September 3, 2019, 6:26pm Prep Sports

Every coach in the 2A Greater St. Helens League echoed the sentiment: the league is tough. Read story

Woodland is coming off a second-place finish in the 2A GSHL behind a senior-heavy roster. Now, this year’s younger team is looking to make its own identity.

Woodland football preview: What Beavers lack in experience, they’ll make up for with work

Woodland is coming off a second-place finish in the 2A GSHL behind a senior-heavy roster. Now, this year’s younger team is looking to make its own identity.

September 3, 2019, 6:11pm Prep Sports

Woodland enters 2019 as one of the least experienced teams in the 2A Greater St. Helens League after graduating most of its starters from last season. But new coach Garrett Lutgen is going to make sure the Beavers are the most conditioned team in the region. Read story

Washougal’s Peter Boylan (18) breaks through the Woodland defense. The Panthers are talented on both offense and defense, having allowed 23 points per game last season.

Washougal football preview: With a strong defense, Panthers aren’t counting out a title run

Washougal’s Peter Boylan (18) breaks through the Woodland defense. The Panthers are talented on both offense and defense, having allowed 23 points per game last season.

September 3, 2019, 6:06pm Prep Sports

Washougal feels the gap is closing atop the 2A Greater St. Helens League. A league title in grasp? With two-time state champion Hockinson still strong, some may scoff. The Panthers, loaded with experience, are hungry to prove it. Read story

Ridgefield’s Hunter Abrams throws on a halfback pass last season against Woodland. The bruising back rushed for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior.

Ridgefield football preview: New spread offense should bring excitement, firepower

Ridgefield’s Hunter Abrams throws on a halfback pass last season against Woodland. The bruising back rushed for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior.

September 3, 2019, 6:03pm Prep Sports

New scheme, new concepts, new terminology. Newfound success? Ridgefield certainly hopes so. Read story

R.A. Long players fight for the ball in a game against Centralia. The Lumberjacks return no starters from last year’s team and might start up to 13 sophomores.

R.A. Long football preview: Second-year coach tries to build stability

R.A. Long players fight for the ball in a game against Centralia. The Lumberjacks return no starters from last year’s team and might start up to 13 sophomores.

September 3, 2019, 5:59pm Prep Sports

With every one of its starters gone from a winless 2018, the R.A. Long Lumberjacks enter this season with plenty of questions. Coaching isn’t one of them. Read story

At 6-foot-5, Mark Morris receiver Jack Shipley is an inviting target. He caught 23 passes and five touchdowns last season.

Mark Morris football preview: Monarchs see a chance at postseason

At 6-foot-5, Mark Morris receiver Jack Shipley is an inviting target. He caught 23 passes and five touchdowns last season.

September 3, 2019, 5:55pm Prep Sports

Mark Morris hasn’t had a winning season since 2013. The Monarchs, though, see an opening this season in a competitive 2A Greater St. Helens League. Read story