Ilwaco vs. Columbia of White Salmon, 7 pm, Friday, Oct. 7, Peterson Field, Ilwaco
After what transpired over the last two weeks, the Ilwaco Fishermen (1-2, 2-3) are more than ready to get their feet back under them, and their homecoming opponent looks like just what the doctor ordered.
The Columbia Bruins (0-3, 0-5) are by far the worst team in the Trico League. The Bruins have only scored 29 points over five games, while giving up 212 (a 42.4 ppg average). Only three other 1A teams have scored fewer points so far this year — Evergreen League team Onalaska has only scored 12 points this year.
On the other side of the field, the Fishermen look to even their league and season records after losing two straight by a combined score of 91-8. This coming after two consecutive wins by a combined score of 58-0.
The Fishermen are still without QB Eric McMillan, which means Josh Berteaux will once again be under center. Justice Schenk had a very fine game last week in his start at tailback.
This is easily the Fishermen's best shot at winning another league game this year, as their schedule has them playing Toledo, Ridgefield and Castle Rock to finish out the Trico season. Homecoming is just as much a celebration as it is a game, and the Fishermen can help by giving the fans something to really celebrate.
The Fishermen are still without QB Eric McMillan, which means Josh Berteaux will once again be under center. Justice Schenk had a very fine game last week in his start at tailback.
This is easily the Fishermen's best shot at winning another league game this year, as their schedule has them playing Toledo, Ridgefield and Castle Rock to finish out the Trico season. Homecoming is just as much a celebration as it is a game, and the Fishermen can help by giving the fans something to really celebrate.
Naselle vs. Pe Ell, 7 pm, Friday, Oct. 7, Pentilla Field, Naselle
Can the Naselle Comets (3-0, 5-0) be stopped? Well, definitely not by the Pe Ell Trojans (1-4, 1-4). Similar to Ilwaco's opponent this week, the Trojans have scored only 25 points this year, tied for third worst in the state at the 1A level. Their defense is pretty average, allowing 21 ppg. This week's game will be the first non-league game for Pe Ell.
For the Comets, after their fifth blowout win in five weeks, they have scored more points (247) than any team in the state at the 2B level. On the other side of the ball, the Comets have given up 48 points this year (only a 9.6 ppg average). However, only about half of that came with the varsity defense on the field — being up by such high scores, the varsity have mostly sat in the second half of most of their games. The two teams who have given up the fewest points this year — Central League teams Adna with 12, and Morton/White Pass with 14 — will face each other this Friday in what is bound to be one of the lowest scoring games of the year.
Naselle continues to be ranked fourth in the state in the polls, but are also the top ranked 2B team in the state by the MaxPreps.com computer rankings. The Comets should have little trouble padding their stats, staying undefeated ... and once again resting their starters in the second half.
Pigskin Pick'em
Bounced back, going 2-0 last week, 8-1 this year
W- Naselle vs. Pe Ell
Like the rest of their regular season schedule, this one could be over before halftime.
W - Ilwaco vs. Columbia
Easily the last best chance for the Fishermen to get a W this year, and I think they'll cash in.
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