Columbia River Makes National Headlines in Wild Win: By Scott Enyeart

September 16, 2013

  Football, seemingly unlike any other sport, has a knack for wild finishes. Plays like “the immaculate reception”, “the music city miracle” and even the Seahawks’ “fail mary” last season are just a few examples of those types of plays. This past week in Washington high school football, we were treated to a play along similar lines that gave Columbia River a huge 29-24 win over…

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Washington 4A/3A Top 10 with Analysis; Small School Top 10: By Scott Enyeart, Ryland Spencer

September 16, 2013

4A Top 10 1. Camas (2-0): The Papermakers rolled to another impressive win over Oregon’s Canby HS. Camas is so explosive offensively, and plays great defense as well. With so many weapons, it is difficult to see them losing their spot atop the rankings any time soon. Next: @ Auburn Mountainview (1-1)   2. Ferris (2-0): Ferris took on one of the top teams in 3A, Shadle Park of Spokane,…

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Shadle Park’s Brett Rypien lands Pac-12 offer: By Scott Enyeart

September 16, 2013

  The state of Washington’s No. 1 ranked QB for the class of 2015, Spokane (Wash.) Shadle Park’s Brett Rypien, picked up his sixth FBS, and second Pac-12, offer this weekend, when the Oregon State Beavers offered the junior-signal-caller a scholarship. “This one is huge. Getting another big PAC 12 means a lot to me,” Rypien told NEI Sunday night. As a sophomore in…

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Washington’s Elite Performers for September 15th, 2013: By Scott Enyeart and Ryland Spencer

September 15, 2013

  DeJon Lynch, Sumner: Lynch had 225 yards on 20 carries and a TD to help the No. 4 (2A) Spartans improve to 2-0 with a 49-28 victory over Bonney Lake. Brian Thomas, Steilacoom: In a losing effort, Thomas kept the Sentinels in the game rushing for 177 yards on 20 carries and all 3 of his team’s TD’s, coming up just short against Lindbergh, 26-21. Teague James, Graham-Kapowsin: James…

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Beau Shain leads Wildcats over Issaquah: By Scott Enyeart

September 14, 2013

Fans at Gary Moore Stadium on the campus of Issaquah (Wash.) High School were treated to a thriller on Friday night as the Mount Si Wildcats defeated the host Eagles 28-20. The game hung in the balances, with Issaquah even holding a halftime lead, until late in the 4th quarter when the Wildcats were able to come up big in key moments to steal the…

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Bryce Steckler helping to lead resurgence at Redmond: By Scott Enyeart

September 12, 2013

  It’s a new era at Redmond (Wash.) High School. The Mustangs began their 2013 season last friday as they held on for a 28-20 win over visiting Mercer Island. In addition to the victory being the ‘Stangs first win under new head coach Jason Rimkus, it was also a breakout game for senior running back Bryce Steckler. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Steckler rushed for 20 carries…

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Washington 4A/3A Top Ten with Analysis; Small School Top Ten: By Scott Enyeart, Ryland Spencer

September 9, 2013

  4A Top Ten: By Scott Enyeart   1. Camas (1-0): The Papermakers won their big time showdown with Oregon’s top team, Jesuit of Portland, and they won big. Eastern Washington-bound QB Reilly Hennessey was impressive going 14 of 17 for 277 yards and four touchdowns, while Nate Beasley added 5 total TD’s on the night. Needless to say Camas solidified its number one ranking. Next: @ 6A #7 Canby (OR)…

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