High School Sports: Week 5 prep football preview, picks

It's tough to feel bad about a 14-2 week when picking winners.

But when one of your winners from last week ends up losing 49-7, it leaves you with a hollow feeling.

Time to make myself feel better.

We picked Skyview to beat Enumclaw 38-7, and the Storm won 44-7. Hey Storm, how about taking a knee in the third quarter?

We picked Battle Ground to beat Auburn Mountainview 31-14; the Tigers won 33-14.

We picked River Ridge to pick Hockinson 31-17; the Hawks beat the Hawks 28-14. Got the point spread right.

We picked Mountain View to lose to Peninsula 28-14. The Thunder lost 28-6. But the Thunder were on a 98-yard drive as time ran out on the clock. Give them 5 more seconds and they would have scored ... and gone for two ... and got it.

Even though we're 47-9 this season, we're still looking for that perfect score.

Maybe it will come in Week 5.

Here are the Week 5 previews:

FRIDAY'S 4A GSHL GAMES

Skyview (3-1) vs. Camas (4-0)

When, where: 7 p.m., Doc Harris Stadium, Camas.

Last week: Skyview beat Enumclaw 44-7; Camas beat Lakes 53-14.

Game notes: The 4A Greater St. Helens League couldn't open with a better game. Camas' first game in the 4A GSHL ... Skyview is No. 4 in the AP Class 4A rankings; Camas is No. 5 ... Skyview played in the 4A state title game last year; Camas reached the 3A semifinals ... Dare we call this the "Game of the Year" in Southwest Washington? ... The teams have one common opponent so far this year: Lakes. Skyview beat the Lancers 35-14 at home; Camas went on the road for a 53-14 win in what coach Jon Eagle called "as good a performance that I've seen in 30 years of coaching." ... Camas QB Reilly Hennessey has passed for 1,188 yards, including 300-yard games in three of four games this year. ... Skyview QB Jordan Berni has passed for 850 yards.

Columbian's take: Camas has everything going for it right now, a strong offense, a strong defense, and in this game, home-field advantage. Prediction: Camas 31-24

Battle Ground (4-0) vs. Evergreen (2-2)

When, where: 5 p.m., McKenzie Stadium

Radio: KKOV 1550 AM or www.1550talk.com.

Last week: Battle Ground beat Auburn Mountainview 33-14; Evergreen lost to Kelso 35-21.

Game notes: Battle Ground is 4-0 with four wins of 14 points or better. The Tigers have running back averaging 223 yards a game (Kevin Haynes). And they are still looking for a little respect? Well that will happen when you open the season 4-1 and finish 4-5 and out of the playoffs (as what happened to BG last year). A solid win over the Plainsmen would be another big step for the Tigers. ... Wins over Fort (0-4) and Prairie (1-3) and losses to Mountain View (2-2) and Kelso (4-0) show that the Plainsmen are improved, but possibly not quite ready to compete for a playoff spot in the 4A GSHL.

Columbian's take: The Plainsmen had trouble stopping Kelso's ground attack last week. That doesn't bode well for stopping Haynes. Prediction: Battle Ground 34-14

Heritage (1-3) vs. Union (3-1)

When, where: 8 p.m., McKenzie Stadium

Radio: KKOV 1550 AM or www.1550talk.com.

Last week: Heritage beat Decatur 34-33; Union beat Bonney Lake 52-14.

Game notes: After several close calls, Heritage finally broke threw with its first win last week, rallying for a 27-14 deficit to win a Tim Hergert's 14-yard TD reception from Loren Standiford with 1:01 left. ... Standiford leads the region with 1,378 yards and 16 TDs. .. WR Tim Hergert (566 yards, 8 TDs) and E'Lon Mack (445, 6 TDs) rank 1-2 in region in receiving. ... Union QB Nolan Henry completed 12 of 15 passes for 186 yards and rushed for two TDs last week -- all in the first half. ... Union is 4-0 against Heritage all-time, winning by average margin of 51-16.

Columbian's take: Union has struggled with slow starts this year. You don't want to do anything slow against Heritage. But we don't think that will be an issue for the Titans. Prediction: Union 48-28

FRIDAY'S 3A GSHL GAMES

Fort Vancouver (0-4) vs. Columbia River (1-3)

When, where: 7 p.m., Chieftain Stadium, Columbia River HS.

Last week: Fort Vancouver lost to R.A. Long 49-22; Columbia River lost to W.F. West 18-16.

Game notes: Fort QB Jordan Suell passed for 280 yards and two TDs in a loss to R.A. Long. ... Suell has passed for 798 yards this season. ... WR William Doty has 21 catches for 312 yards for the Trappers. ... River has dropped three straight since a Week 1 win over Heritage ... Last week, River rallied for an 18-3 deficit only to lose when a last-second two-point conversion run by QB Clayton Frank was stopped inches short of the goal line.

Columbian's take: Fort is improving, but the Trappers' undersized line will have a hard time stopping Remick Kawawaki. Prediction: Columbia River 48-6

Kelso (4-0) vs. Hudson's Bay (0-4)

When, where: 7 p.m., Kiggins Bowl.

Last week: Kelso beat Evergreen 35-21; Hudson's Bay lost to Ridgefield 56-6.

Game notes: Kelso is 4-0 for the first time since 2004. ... Kelso RB Taylor Radcliffe rushed for 74 yards and had 55-yard punt return for a TD. ... All four of Bay's losses were to 2A GSHL teams, and none of them we close (three were running clock games). ... The Eagles could not manage positive rushing yards as a team against Ridgefield.

Columbian's take: Not much we can say about this one. Prediction: Kelso 48-6

Mountain View (2-2) vs. Prairie (1-3)

When, where: 7 p.m., District Stadium, Battle Ground HS.

Last week: Mountain View lost to Peninsula 28-6; Prairie lost to Mark Morris 28-7.

Game notes: Prairie QB Jacob Austin had his best passing game of the season last week, completing 14 of 21 passes for 125 yards with one TD and no interceptions. ... But the Falcons' running game struggled to gain momentum against the Monarchs. ... For a second consecutive week, Mountain View had two players gain over 100 yards rushings. Last week it was Austin Mace (14 carries, 134 yards) and Carl Falls (14-121). ... The Thunder had two drives that went 99 and 98 yards, but only managed six points.

Columbian's take: Passing has been a struggle for both of these teams this season, so expect this game to move along quickly. Prediction: Mountain View 27-13

FRIDAY'S 2A GSHL GAMES

Hockinson (3-1) vs. Ridgefield (3-1)

When, where: 7 p.m., Ridgefield Stadium, Ridgefield HS.

Last week: Hockinson lost to River Ridge 28-14; Ridgefield beat Hudson's Bay 56-6.

Game notes: This is Ridgefield's first game in the 2A GSHL. ... The Hawks and Spudders have two common opponents -- River Ridge and Hudson's Bay. Both teams went 2-2 against those teams. Hockinson beat Bay 43-8 and lost to River Ridge 28-14; Ridgefield beat Bay 56-6 and lost to River Ridge 61-40. ... Ridgefield fell behind 40-0 in the second quarter to River Ridge. ... Hockinson QB Jess Krahn has passed for 764 yards and 8 TDs. ... Ridgefield QB Gunnar Long has passed for 579 yards and 3 TDs.

Columbian's take: Defense could be the deciding factor in this one. And we'll give the edge to the Hawks' defense. Prediction: Hockinson 26-20

R.A. Long (2-2) vs. Washougal (3-1)

When, where: 7 p.m., Fishback Stadium, Washougal HS.

Last week: R.A. Long beat Fort Vancouver 49-22; Washougal beat Clatskanie (Ore.) 42-26.

Game notes: Washougal's Bobby Jacobs rushed for 226 yards on 14 carries and three touchdowns last week against Clatskanie ... Lumberjacks and Panthers have one common opponent: Fort Vancouver. R.A. Long beat Fort 49-22; Washougal beat Fort 74-7. ... R.A. Long's Jacob Yordy had 105 yards rushing and an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown against Fort. ... Washougal won last year's meeting 42-14. ... R.A. Long's non-league schedule has included 3A Fort and Kelso and 4A Battle Ground.

Columbian's take: Both teams have shown ability to put points on the board this season. This could be a wild one. Prediction: Washougal 37-31

FRIDAY'S 1A TRICO GAMES

White Salmon (2-2, 2-1 Trico) vs. La Center (4-0, 4-0)

When, where: 7 p.m., La Center Middle School.

Last week: La Center beat Castle Rock 28-3; White Salmon beat Kalama 26-15.

Game notes: La Center passed its first test of the 2012 season with a win over Castle Rock. ... The Wildcats broke open a close game with a 21-point fourth quarter. ... Dylan King completed 7 of 21 passes for 184 yards and two TDs last week. ... White Salmon scored two fourth-quarter TDs to beat Kalama. ... La Center routed Kalama 41-16 in Week 3.

Columbian's take: La Center's next league test should come in final two weeks of regular season. Prediction: La Center 40-13

Stevenson (1-3, 1-3) vs. Kalama (0-4, 0-3)

When, where: 7 p.m., Chinook Stadium, Kalama HS

Last week: Stevenson beat Seton Catholic 50-0; Kalama lost to White Salmon 26-15.

Game notes: Stevenson's Zack Irwin rushed for 86 yards and two TDs and added a 21-yard TD reception in the Bulldogs' win over Seton last week. ... Jacob Schneider added 152 yards rushing. ... Kalama finished last week's game with backup QB Mike Clizbe after starter Austin Foresman left with a minor neck injury in the third quarter.

Columbian's take: This is a matchup of two young teams looking to get better as the season progresses. Prediction: Kalama 19-13

Seton Catholic (0-4, 0-4) vs. Toledo (3-1, 3-0)

When, where: 7 p.m., Toledo HS

Last week: Seton Catholic lost to Stevenson 50-0; Toledo beat Ilwaco 62-6.

Game notes: Erik Powell caught three passes for 24 yards for Seton last week. ... Toledo rushed for 298 yards last week vs. Ilwaco ... The Indians built a 49-0 lead by halftime last week.

Columbian's take: The Cougars unlikely to find much success against one of the Trico's stronger teams. Prediction: Toledo 48-6

Ilwaco (1-3, 1-3) vs. Woodland (3-1, 3-0)

When, where: 7 p.m., Woodland HS.

Last week: Ilwaco lost to Toledo 62-6; Woodland lost to Montesano 49-7.

Game notes: Woodland is trying to shake out the cobwebs after a good thumping at the hands of an inspirted Montesano team. ... Hunter Huddleston passed for 156 yards and one TD and rushed for 59 yards against Monte. ... Ilwaco's Keishi Thompson rushed for 86 of Ilwaco's 112 yards of total offense against Toledo.

Columbian's take: Woodland figures to get things back on track this week. Prediction: Woodland 48-6

Source: http://www.columbian.com/weblogs/highschoolsports/2012/sep/27/week-5-prep-football-preview-picks/

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