Football 2008

A complete guide to prep football in Douglas County

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Best Wishes to All FOOTBALL 2008

Roseburg North Douglas
2008-2009 Douglas Roseburg faces another tough test in the
Southwest Conference
Page 4
Running back Jake Rice looks to carry the
Warriors in 2008
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County School Athletes Douglas

Joe Polamalu takes over a Trojan program
Riddle
The Irish return players at key skill positions
that has struggled in recent years and hope to make a run in the MVC
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Success isn’t an easy road. Talent is a beginning. But persistence and
commitment are a big part of success, too. Recognized success can South Umpqua Oakland
take a long time. The Lancers will try to overcome injuries
The Oakers look to build on a miracle 2007
that have already struck the roster
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In the beginning of the twentieth century, Jim Thorpe, a Native Page 11
American (raised Sac) who was born in 1888, was at Carlisle Indian Sutherlin Yoncalla
Industrial School. He proved to have great athletic talent. Though he The Bulldogs are young aftermaking a run
The Eagles look to Yoncalla grad Shane
to the Class 4A quarterfinals last year
participated in track and field, he also played lacrosse and baseball. Page 7 Mast to rebuild a once-mighty program
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However, his first love was football. Thorpe helped his team at
Carlisle win unprecedented football victories against the University of Glide Camas Valley
The Wildcats come into 2008 with a new
Pennsylvania and Harvard. In one game against West Point, a young attitude and a new team. An unprecendted turnout boosts the hopes
player named Dwight Eisenhower injured his knee in a vain effort to Page 8 of the Hornets
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tackle Jim Thorpe. Reedsport
The Braves have speed and athleticism
Days Creek
In 1912, Thorpe qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in both the across the board After a one-year hiatus, Gene Forman
decathlon and pentathlon events at the Fifth Olympiad in Stockholm, Page 9 returns to the Days Creek sidelines
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Sweden. Of fifteen component events, Thorpe won eight events and
received two gold medals. The King of Sweden reportedly told Thorpe
Glendale Elkton
Jim Stever takes the helm for longtime The Elks return most of the roster from last
that he was, “…the greatest athlete in the world.” coach Steve Prock season and are thinking playoffs
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The Native American athlete was given a ticker tape parade on
Broadway in NYC upon his return. However, an investigation by the
Amateur Athletic Union showed Thorpe had played semiprofession-
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FOOTBALL 2008

Roseburg rewriting the playbook for 2008
Indians looking for more
consistency after 5-5 year
DAN JONES
The News-Review
With two new quarterbacks in
his newest deck of cards, Rose-
burg High head coach Thurman
Bell has kept his depth chart as
fluid as his playbook early on.
The Indians’
23-21 season-
ing-opening
loss to Gre-
sham was both
a launch pad
and test site for
the program.
Bell sent out
most of his
Thurman Bell: arsenal and
Enters 38th year shuffled often
with Roseburg that evening so
that he could
get a better sense of what his
team’s identity will be in 2008.
“Now we will try to solidify
who we want to go with and what
we want to do,” Bell said.
Roseburg was inconsistent last
Linebacker Alex Daniels attempts to break through during the
Orange and Black scrimmage at Roseburg High School recently.
The Indians have made 16 straight playoff appearances.
year, failing to win back-to-back
games but showing excellence in
spurts. The team staged a last-
minute victory over then-No. 10-
ranked Grants Pass at Finlay
Field in its regular season finale
to seal third place in the South-
JON AUSTRIA/The News-Review
west Conference and earn a home
game in the first round of the
Class 6A state playoffs. The Indi-
ans lost 55-28 to Lincoln.
Jake Johnson, last year's signal
caller, was invaluable to Rose-
burg. The all-SWC honorable
mention pick leaves after com- Bell has four running backs
pleting 62 percent of his passes he’s confident in, including junior
for over 1,800 yards and 16 Derek Priestley, who is one of six
touchdowns and was the Tribe's players fresh off a successful
biggest running threat at just 5- American Legion summer base-
foot-10 and 160 pounds. ball season with Dr. Stewart’s.
In total, the Indians lost 26 sen- The 190-pounder converted from
iors, but return 12 varsity letter- wide receiver to halfback after
men this year. returning this fall with several
First-team all-SWC returner extra pounds of muscle. Senior
Nolan McGinnis moves from Joe Hennricks (6-0, 195), junior
defensive back to starting quar- Lucas Corder (6-2, 195) and sen-
terback. He is the first of Bell’s ior Josh Weaver (5-11, 178) are
quarterbacks to go both ways all capable of big years, Bell
since Jake Cookus — who played said.
at Oregon State University — in Juniors Mitch Huff (6-1, 160)
1996. McGinnis last played the and Brandon Jackson (6-1, 170)
position as a freshman. are two of the Indians’ top
Bell said the 5-11, 185-pounder receivers, while seniors Dakota
is athletic and fast. Cavens (6-3, 180) and Aaron
“I will never chew Nolan out Resco (6-0, 175) are their top
for running the football,” Bell tight ends. Senior Matt Thomson
said. (6-1, 180), who missed the open-
Junior Thaddeus Davis, a 5-10, er with a sprained knee, plays
150-pounder, will play behind wid receiver and free safety.
McGinnis. One concern for Roseburg is
“As his name implies, he’s a depth on the offensive and defen-
bright kid,” said Bell, who used sive lines — Jordan Guthrie (6-2,
both QBs last Friday. “His execu- 250) and Seth Melvin (6-0, 232)
tion is good (but) he’s not as
physical.” Turn to INDIANS, page 15

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 FOOTBALL 2008 Wednesday, September 3, 2008–The News-Review, Football Preview, Roseburg Oregon, Page 5

A familiar name takes the reins at Douglas on the playing field.

Joe Polamalu promoted from
assistant position after Rick
Taylor left for North Bend
TOM EGGERS
News-Review Sports Editor
WINSTON — Can the Douglas High
football team get over the hump this year?
Most observers who follow the Far West
League believe the Trojans, under first-
year head coach Joe
Polamalu, will be
improved and have a
chance of contending
for one of the league’s
three state playoff
berths.
But Douglas hasn’t
been able to get the job
done in recent years,
Joe Polamalu: losing 18 of its last 20
Played at Douglas Far West games. The
and Oregon State Trojans will need to win
at least three league
games to advance to postseason play.
Polamalu, a former Douglas player who
played two years at Roseburg and went on
to play at Oregon State, was encouraged
with his team’s work in the weightroom
over the summer. He hopes that will show
“We have a good core of kids,” said
Polamalu, who returns 14 starters.
“They’re competitive kids. I’m not wor-
ried about them being competitive, but
DOUGLAS TROJANS
success isn’t easy. They’ll have to earn 2007: 1-8, 1-4 Far West League (fifth).
everything they get.”
The Trojans opened their season last Fri-
Head coach: Joe Polamalu (first year, 0-1).
Assistants: Barrett Smith, Trent Drake, Kevin Lee, Brian
Schedule
day on the road with a 7-0 non-league loss Digby, Kerry Dwight, Mickey Calvert, Jeremy Stoffal, T.J. Aug. 29 at Phoenix L, 7-0
to Phoenix. A turnover by the Douglas Caughell, Chris Pinell. Sept. 5 Elmira 7 p.m.
Returning starters: Offense 7, defense 7. Sept. 12 at Myrtle Point 7 p.m.
offense in the first quarter led to the only Sept. 19 at Illinois Valley 7 p.m.
touchdown of the contest. Players to watch: Tyler Barker, Sr., G; Kameron Bratlie, Jr., C; Sept. 26 at Pleasant Hill 7 p.m.
Polamalu was pleased with the play of Tyler Clark, Sr., RB/DB; David Froude, Jr., WR; Kyle Meals, Sr., T; Oct. 3 Siuslaw* 7 p.m.
the defense, but admitted the offense has Jacob Neilsen, Sr., QB/LB; Bryson Norton, Sr., WR/DB/P; Mike Oct. 10 at Brookings* 7 p.m.
Ruppert, Sr., RB/LB; Jered Stoffal, Jr., RB/DB; Daryl Watson, Oct. 17 Sutherlin* 7 p.m.
plenty of things to iron out. The Trojans Oct. 24 South Umpqua* 7 p.m.
Sr., T; Derek Watson, Sr., G; Matt Williams, Jr., LB; Sky Woods,
finished with around 100 yards of total Oct. 31 at North Bend* 7 p.m.
Jr., RB/DB; Paul Polamalu, Jr., QB; Mason Vosika, Jr., OLB;
offense. Ricky Cortez, Soph., FB; Tim Urista, Sr., K. *—Far West League game
Among the top returnees for the Trojans
Strengths: Running backs, wide receivers, defensive backs.
are seniors Mike Ruppert (6-0, 210) and Question marks: Depth in all areas.
Jacob Neilsen (5-11, 170), and junior
Bryson Norton (6-0, 165). Results
Ruppert was a first-team all-league 1-8, 1-5 Far West
offensive lineman and honorable mention Elmira 35, Douglas 0
linebacker last year, but Polamalu moved Myrtle Point 14, Douglas 7
him to fullback in the one-back set in order Illinois Valley 54, Douglas 6
to have a more punishing runner in the North Valley 42, Douglas 15
backfield. Brookings 20, Douglas 19
Sutherlin 21, Douglas 14, OT
“He has good size, good feet and is pret- Douglas 34, South Umpqua 7
ty explosive,” the coach said. “His motor North Bend 37, Douglas 7
Siuslaw 35, Douglas 0
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FOOTBALL 2008

Injuries limiting SOUTH UMPQUA LANCERS

S.U. in preseason
Lancers will use experience,
speed to make up for lack of size
TOM EGGERS
News-Review Sports Editor
TRI CITY — Minus their feature running
back, the South Umpqua Lancers are going to
need contributions from others if they expect
to keep their heads above water in the Far
West League this year.
Bo Younker, a second-team all-league
selection who gained over 900 yards last year and Rory Costello (5-11, 175) will see time at
as a junior, won’t be available for his senior
season after recently having jaw surgery.
That’s a big blow for the Lancers, who have
only seven players over 200 pounds on their
roster.
2007: 1-9, 0-5 FWL (sixth).
Head coach: Kevin Hubbard (second year, 1-10).
Assistants: Tony Smedley, Mike Johnson, Heath Howing- Schedule
ton, Bob Feasel, Steve Gale, Scott Baker, Troy Boyd. Aug. 29 at Hidden Valley L, 33-7
Returning starters: Offense 6, defense 7. Sept. 5 Myrtle Point 7 p.m.
Players to watch: Ryan Smedley, Sr., QB/DB; Ky Sept. 12 Marshall 7 p.m.
last season. Smedley, who received honorable Sept. 19 at Marist 7 p.m.
mention all-league, has been slowed by a hip
Schoonhoven, Sr., WR/DB; Triton Crane, Sr., RB/DB; Clay-
Sept. 26 Illinois Valley 7 p.m.
ton Lent, Sr., RB/LB; Chris Murphy, Sr., WR/DB; Nicholas
injury and didn’t start the opener. Sophomore Andersen, Sr., G-NG; Kaden McFarland, Jr., T; T.J. Verkuyl,
Oct. 3
Oct. 10
Brookings*
at Sutherlin*
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Josh Kennedy (5-10, 145), who injured his Jr., G; Jim Wilder, Jr., C; Evan Carroll, Sr., TE; D.J. Flores, Sr., Oct. 17 North Bend* 7 p.m.
right index finger after getting the start
DB; Rory Costello, Jr., DE; Chance Crane, Soph., T/DT; Oct. 24 at Douglas* 7 p.m.
against Hidden Valley, will be Smedley’s Austin Truitt, Jr., WR/DB; Dan Heintz, Sr., FB/DL; Jake Hill, Oct. 31 at Siuslaw* 7 p.m.
backup. Jr., RB/LB; Alex Hunt, Soph., PK; Thomas Humbert, Sr., *—Far West League game
“Ryan is one of our best running backs,” OL/LB; Josh Kennedy, Soph., QB; Matt Larson, Sr., WR/DB;
the coach said. “He could also play some slot D.C. Phillips, Jr., OL/DL.
for us if he has to.”
Senior Triton Crane (5-9, 165) is the start-
Strengths: Speed, experience.
Question marks: Size, strength. Results
ing tailback, and juniors Jake Hill (5-9, 165) 1-9, 0-7 FWL (sixth)
Illinois Valley 46, South Umpqua 14
fullback. Hill was S.U.’s leading rusher in the Myrtle Point 20, South Umpqua 9
opener with 78 yards on nine carries, includ- North Valley 21, South Umpqua 6
ing a 65-yard touchdown run in the second South Umpqua 14, Marshall 13
quarter. Madras 27, South Umpqua 14
Sutherlin 19, South Umpqua 9
Senior Clayton Lent (6-1,

“
“We’ll miss Bo big-time,”
admitted South Umpqua sec-
ond-year coach Kevin Hub-
bard. “I don’t know if we can
replace him, but we have some
kids working hard. They’ll
have to pick up the slack.”
The Lancers return 13
starters off last year’s team that
went 1-9 overall and finished
last in the Far West at 0-5.
Hubbard says the ’08 team,
despite its lack of size, has
North Bend 44, South Umpqua 0
200) will contribute once he Douglas 34, South Umpqua 7
gets healthy. The second-team Siuslaw 42, South Umpqua 18
all-league linebacker is out the Brookings 50, South Umpqua 28
Andersen Smedley Lent
first two games with a disc
I told the kids I’m injury.
tired of being happy The line will be anchored South
with just being by junior tackle Kaden Umpqua
McFarland (6-4, 230), who football
competitive. It’s time received honorable mention. coach
to win some games. At the wide receiver positions, Kevin
the Lancers have seniors Ky Hubbard
Kevin Hubbard Schoonhoven (5-6, 130), works with
S.U. head caoch Chris Murphy (5-7, 145) and his team

”
speed and experience. D.J. Flores (5-7, 116), and during
“Last year our goal was to junior Austin Truitt (5-8, 145). practice at
be competitive,” said Hubbard. Senior Evan Carroll (6-0, 190) South
“I told the kids I’m tired of is at tight end. Umpqua
being happy with just being competitive. It’s S.U. will use a 3-5 defense. Costello, an High School
time to win some games. The kids have been end, received honorable mention all-league. last week.
working very hard and I expect them to com- Crane at free safety and Smedley at outside
linebacker both return. Senior Dan Heintz (5- JON AUSTRIA
pete for a playoff spot.” /News-Review
South Umpqua opened its season last Fri- 10, 210), a transfer from Days Creek, and
day on the road with 33-7 non-league loss to senior Nicholas Andersen (5-9, 210) should
Hidden Valley. help up front.
Senior Ryan Smedley (5-10, 160) returns at The Lancers open Far West play on Oct. 2,
quarterback after passing for over 1,000 yards visiting county rival Douglas.

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Sutherlin looks to build off strong finish
Bulldogs return 10 starters from
a state quarterfinal team in 2007
TOM EGGERS
News-Review Sports Editor
SUTHERLIN — The Sutherlin Bull-
dogs have some work ahead of them if
they plan to return to the Class 4A foot-
ball playoffs.
The Bulldogs, led by quarterback
Caleb Trowbridge, rebounded from a 1-4
start and claimed the Far West League’s
No. 3 seed in 2007. And that team
interceptions and lost
one fumble in the con-
test.
The Bulldogs will
operate out of a Wing-
T formation this sea-
son, with junior Dirk
Kats (6-0, 160) taking
over at quarterback.
Kats had a 3-yard
Gary: Installing touchdown run in the
a Wing-T offense opener, but Gary likes
with Sutherlin his ability to pass the
ball.
Bombara (6-3, 215) and sophomore cen-
ter Eric Gordon (5-10, 240) will be
counted on.
Gary was pleased with Sutherlin’s
defensive effort in the opener. The Bull-
dogs allowed nine first downs and 180
total yards, and forced a couple of
turnovers.
Henry, the middle linebacker, will
anchor the defense, which will run a 4-3
alignment. Bradley, Becker and junior
Ryan Scevers (6-0, 200) will contribute
at end. The secondary is young, with sen-
ior free safety Kyle Summers (6-5, 190)
and sophomores Chris Mock (5-10, 160)
and Kyle Jaukkuri (5-8, 175).
Senior Tim Cote (5-9, 160) returns as
the kicker. Junior Randy Sessions (5-7,
170) and Summers will handle the punt-
ing.
The Bulldogs have four more weeks
before league play starts, which will
allow them to find their best lineups and
improve their chemistry. Sutherlin’s Far
West schedule begins with a home game
against Brookings-Harbor on Oct. 2.

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became the school’s most successful
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But Trowbridge and some other key
players from that team have used up their
eligibility, leaving the ’08 Bulldogs
something of a question mark.
“Expectations are really high ... I think
we’ll be in the hunt and we expect to
make the playoffs,” said Sutherlin coach
Josh Gary. “The attitudes are really good.
We’re a little young, but it’s a good year
to make a run in the Far West League
because the top teams (Siuslaw and
North Bend) lost a lot to graduation.
“It looks pretty wide open.”
Sutherlin opened its season last Friday
with a 14-12 non-league loss to Pleasant
Hill at home. The Bulldogs threw two
“Dirk does the things Caleb did, but he
throws the ball better,” the coach said.
“Caleb was an athlete, but I think Dirk
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SUTHERLIN BULLDOGS
2007: 6-7, 3-2 in Far West League (third), def. Scappoose in
first round of state playoffs, def. La Salle in second round, lost
to Ontario in quarterfinals. Schedule
Head coach: Josh Gary (fourth year, 17-17). Aug. 29 Pleasant Hill L, 14-12
Assistants: Kurt Sorenson, Joe Jaukkuri, Josh Riley, Jake Sept. 6 at Cas. Christian 7 p.m.
Hughes, Jon Martz, Bill Flora. Sept. 12 La Pine 7 p.m.
Returning starters: Offense 5, defense 5. Sept. 19 at North Valley 7 p.m.
Players to watch: Vinnie Bombara, Sr., T/DT; Ryan Fullerton, Oct. 3 North Bend* 7 p.m.
Sr., T/DT; James Henry, Jr., G/LB; Brian Andry, Jr., FB/LB; Nick Oct. 10 South Umpqua* 7 p.m.
Oct. 17 at Douglas* 7 p.m.
Bradley, Jr., FB/DE; Dirk Kats, Jr., QB/DB; Jake Gilman, Sr., Oct. 24 Siuslaw* 7 p.m.
WB/LB; Chris Mock, Soph., WR/DB; Kyle Summers, Sr., TE/DE; Oct. 31 at Brookings* 7 p.m.
Dillon Becker, Sr., G/DE; Eric Gordon, Soph., C/DT; Tony Guillen,
Jr., WR/DB. *—Far West League game
Strengths: Fullbacks, linebackers, offensive line, physical
play.
Question marks: Unproven QB, defensive backs. Results
6-7, 3-2 FWL (third)
Sutherlin 41, Pleasant Hill 7
Cascade Christian 50, Sutherlin 12
LaPine 20, Sutherlin 0
Go Oakers!
North Valley 28, Sutherlin 22
Illinois Valley 48, Sutherlin 6
Sutherlin 21, Douglas 14, OT
Siuslaw 34, Sutherlin 6
TM
Sutherlin 30, Brookings 29, OT
North Bend 42, Sutherlin 6
4A state playoffs
Sutherlin 23, Scappoose 15
Sutherlin 28, LaSalle 21
Henry Gilman Andry Ontario 55, Sutherlin 7
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Improved attitude boosts Glide’s hopes
ROB McCALLUM/The News-Review
Quarterback Will Hissong throws to
receivers at a Glide football practice on
Aug. 27. Hissong transfered from Glendale.
Trojans: Norton and Stoffal anchor secondary
Continued from page 5
is always running. He’s built per-
fect for that position.”
Neilsen received honorable men-
tion at quarterback and returns at
linebacker. He shared the signal-
calling duties with junior Paul
Polamalu (5-10, 165) in the opener.
“Both of them have their
strengths,” the coach said, adding
he has confidence in both quarter-
backs.
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ROB McCALLUM
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GLIDE — Even the best teams take it
on the chin every once in a while. And
Glide coach Jeff Freeman knows that it’s
how a team responds from those set-
backs that defines a team.
After a promising start to 2007, the
Wildcats saw their season unravel amid
a five-game skid in which they were
outscored 202-12. Granted, those five
teams included last season’s 3A and 2A
state champions, the 2006 state champi-
on and two other playoff teams.
“If you’re around football, that’s going
to happen and you’ve got to be able to
bounce back,” said Freeman, now in his
second year as head coach. “We got
behind last year and pulled up the tent.
That’s a mentality we’ve been trying to
change.”
The Wildcats will field a young team,
but one with a better attitude than last
year, Freeman said. They’ll also stick
with the spread offense they used in the
last half of 2007.
Glendale transfer Will Hissong and
sophomore Landon Weimar are compet-
league at defensive back and
punter, and received honorable
mention at wide receiver. He
picked off two Phoenix passes in
the opener.
The success of the offense will
hinge on the play of the line.
Seniors Derek Watson (5-11, 215),
Darrel Watson (6-1, 220), Tyler
Barker (5-11, 215) and Kyle Meals
(6-3, 275), and junior Kameron
Bratlie (5-8, 200) give the Trojans
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We got behind last year
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“Will has more That’s a mentality we’ve
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Glide also lots its top two targets
downfield as tight end Jeff Jackson grad-
”
uated and wideout Robin Bollinger
elected not to turn out for football.
Senior receivers Brandon Belloir and
Ryan Dickenson return with starting
experience, and sophomore Drew Vick- 235) and Joey Meil (5-11, 225) all saw
ery is a third option. varsity time as sophomores last year and
In the backfield, junior Gabe Forrester Mike Camozzi (5-9, 170) came up as a
moves from fullback into a feature back freshman.
role and senior Cole Walker will also get “Josh was a valuable part of our line
carries. last year and is the unquestioned leader
Senior tackle Josh Huskey (6-foot-2, of that group this year,” Freeman said.
265 pounds) earned all-Sunset recogni- “He’s gone to some camps and done a
tion last season and is the leader of a lot of work in the offseason.”
young offensive line. Simon Talcott (6-0,
175), Cory Bogg (5-10, 240), Mike
Hayter (5-11, 230), Kyle, Rushby (6-1 Turn to WILDCATS, page 16
At left,
Jacob
Neilsen
Polamalu said. “We want to run the (16) and
ball, but we can’t be afraid to teammate
throw the ball.” Michael
The coach says the strength of Bodenhamer
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with Norton and junior Jered Stof- at Douglas
fal (5-5, 140). Juniors Sky Woods High School
(5-9, 150), Mason Vosika (5-11, on Aug. 26.
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Stever filling big shoes in Glendale Reedsport

Pirates hope to challenge has speed at
for playoff berth in MVC
DAN JONES
GLENDALE PIRATES each position
The News-Review 2007: 4-6, 4-3 Mountain View Conference (third)
Coach: Jim Stever (first year).
GLENDALE — While his predecessor Assistants: Kenny Smith, Bart Rothenberger, Jesse Harden, Gary Pres- Braves, with 13 starters back
tries to remember what life was like before tianni.
he was a head football coach, Jim Stever is Returning starters: Offense 5, defense 4. and more experience, look to
making the game his number one priority Players to watch: Austin Snelling, Sr., FB/LB,; Steven Hallock, Sr., move up in the Sunset League
as Glendale’s first new coach in nearly 20 OL/DL; Dylan Arnpriester, Jr., QB/RB/S/C; Justin Ring, Jr., QB/OL/DB;
years. Jesse Howard, Jr., OL/DE; Jerald McCurdy, Jr., C; Bresnan Williams, Soph., ROB McCALLUM
And Stever’s replacing a local celebrity. HB/DB; Adam Morningstar, FB/NT/LB; Cam Smith, Sr., WR; Josh Mozingo, The News-Review
“It makes my job look Jr., DE/TE; Robbie Henry, Soph., FB/LB.
pretty daunting,” Stever Strengths: Running game, speed. Hallock: Returns REEDSPORT — As both the head
said. “But it was easy to Question marks: Depth, chemistry. as top lineman coach for Reedsport football and track and
fill his shoes because he for Glendale field, Steve Chase is fairly used to plug-
wanted me to fill them.”
Stever accepted the
Schedule Results ging his top sprinters into skill positions
on the gridiron, and vice versa.
job and, consequently, Sept. 5 at Glide 7 p.m. 4-6, 4-3 Mt. View (tied for third) What has Chase and
accepted that 18-year
Sept. 12 St. Mary’s 7 p.m. Glide 34, Glendale 20 the Braves excited for
Sept. 19 Oakland* 7 p.m. St. Mary’s 19, Glendale 12, OT 2008 is that most of the
football coach Steve Sept. 26 at Yoncalla* 7 p.m.
Prock, who accumulated Oct. 3 at Oakridge* 7 p.m.
Glendale 26, Yoncalla 12 rest of the team —
Oakridge 34, Glendale 6 including linemen and
Stever: Former a 128-55 record at Glen- Oct. 10 North Douglas* 7 p.m. Glendale 21, North Douglas 0
Wolf succeeds dale, left an enormous
Oct. 17 at Central Linn* 7 p.m. Glendale 12, Central Linn 6, OT linebackers — are
Oct. 24 Monroe* 7 p.m. Monroe 20, Glendale 16 sprinters, too.
Steve Prock set of shoes to fill. Oct. 31 at Riddle* 7 p.m.
For now, Stever’s
Oakland 41, Glendale 12 “We have a ton of
* — Mountain View Conference Glendale 39, Riddle 14 Snelling: Part of speed and athleticism,”
taken baby steps. Knowing first names was game 2A state playoffs
strong rushing
a good start. Nestucca 8, Glendale 6 said Chase, entering his
attack for Pirates second year on the side-
“I made a point of learning them within Chase: Likes
the first 48 hours,” Stever said. lines. “I have all five
kids from my state speed, athleticism
Prock, meanwhile, is now the vice prin- “They haven’t won a conference title ball in his hands just as much. of 2008 team
cipal and athletic director at Lakeview placing 4x100 relay
since 2000, but they’ve always been in the Expect the Pirates — a team with six team on the field some-
High School, where he’ll continue to do hunt,” Stever said. seniors, including three without experience
some coaching as an assistant. where.”
The Pirates, who fought off injuries — to experiment with a mix of passing Of that quartet, which placed sixth at the
Stever, a 2005 Western Oregon Univer- throughout the season, lost 8-6 to Nestucca and running. Senior fullback/halfback/
sity graduate, was a star football player at Class 3A state championships in May, the
in the first round of 2A state playoffs last guard Austin Snelling, a second-team Braves will get their starting quarterback
Days Creek before shin splints marred his year. They finished the season 4-6 overall. MVC selection, should be a focal point of
two-sport college career. He’s never been a (Adam Chase), receivers (Cory Christof-
At least for now, Stever is considering a their ground assault and will be used more fersen and Kole Freestone) and main
head varsity football coach, but that’s two-quarterback pro formation offense fea- generally as a utility player.
about all he’s never been. blocking back (Keelan McDuffy).
turing converted junior signal caller Dylan Junior Adam Morningstar is Glendale’s Reedsport went 5-5 last season and 2-4
Among other titles he’s held, Stever Arnpriester and junior Justin Ring, a 6- 5-11, 190-pound fullback. Senior Steven
coached Falls City’s track team in 2005 in the Sunset League with a roster of most-
foot, 165-pounder. Hallock, a 6-4, 245-pound lineman, is the ly juniors and sophomores.
and Days Creek’s in 2006. He has been the Arnpriester, who missed most of last offense’s only other returning second-
head basketball coach of South Umpqua’s “We will definitely be opening up the
season with a broken collar bone, was ini- teamer. offense this year as we have a lot of expe-
freshman basketball squad for the last two tially reluctant to shift from recipient as a “I know we’ve been a running team in
seasons and also coached Days Creek’s rience,” Chase said. “Last year we had
running back and receiver to a thrower, but years past,” Stever said. “I want maybe 70 zero skill position experience. Now we
Junior High football team last year. Stever said the 5-10, 150-pounder was percent running, but a successful 30 per-
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FOOTBALL 2008

Roster thin, but talent high for Irish Rice, Derrick

Irish have 20 players to work
with on their triple option attack
fuel Warrior
DAN JONES
The News-Review ground game
RIDDLE — He could be talking about
last season, this season or 20 seasons Rice returns after topping 1,000
from now: Riddle head coach Russell yards rushing as a junior; Derrick
Hobson’s biggest question mark will
always be the same. a duel threat at quarterback
“How many players do you have?” TAYLOR KANEN
Hobson said. “That’s the constant dilem- The News-Review
ma of a small school. We had so many
injuries and eligibility issues that every- DRAIN — Jake Rice is an icon at North
body started at some point last year.” Douglas High School. Much like Kobe
Added starting senior running Bryant was the poster-boy for Team
back/wide receiver Brodie Goldbeck, U.S.A. in men’s basketball and Ghandi is
who injured his shoul- synonymous with peace, Rice is Warrior
der midway through football.
last season: “These “He is just a
things happen every natural running

“
year.” back,” third-year
In 2007, Riddle went North head coach
2-7 overall and 2-5 in James Shelton
Mountain View Confer- said. “He doesn’t He doesn’t have a
ence play. Hobson have a lot of lot of speed, but
watched Glendale beat speed, but he’s a he’s a power run-
his squad 39-14 in its power runner that
Hobson: Begins season finale with a will take it ner that will take it
his third year as roster that had dwin- between the tack- between the tackles
Riddle coach dled from 23 to 15 by les and has the and has the ability
season’s end. This year, ability to bounce
he’s got 20 boys whom he hopes can stay to the outside.” to bounce outside.
on the field for all nine games. As a sopho-
The team, which uses a triple option more Rice ran for James Shelton
offense, doesn’t have any returning 844 yards, but on RB Jake Rice
offensive all-league selections, but brings DAN JONES/The News-Review
really came into

”
back a number of talented athletes, his own last sea-
including four seniors who started last Third-year Riddle coach Russell Hobson said the Irish must stay healthy in order son when he
year. for them to be successful: “That’s the constant dilemma of a small school,” he said. exploded for
Senior defensive end/offensive guard 1,244 yards on the ground to go with nine
Franco Moreno (6-foot-4, 275 pounds) rushing touchdowns.
and wide receiver-turned-signal caller
Brock Goldbeck are all seniors who were
second-team selections last season.
Brock will start at quarterback, while his
RIDDLE IRISH “Those numbers are good, but what is
really impressive is he compiled those
behind some suspect
line play,” Shelton said.
brother, Brodie, will fill a starting tail-
back slot. They’ll stay on the field as
2007: 2-7, 2-5 MVC (sixth).
Coach: Russell Hobson (third year, 6-12).
Assistants: Gary Roy, Darren McMichael, Michael Roy, Derek
Schedule “He represents North
Douglas football, no
defensive backs, which Hobson is just as Moore, Jared Eakin. Sept. 6 at St. Mary’s 7 p.m. question.”
excited about. Returning starters: Offense 7, defense 7. Sept. 12 Glide 7 p.m. Now a senior, Rice is
Sept. 19 Oakridge* 7 p.m.
“Brock was the starting quarterback Players to watch: Blake Barron Jr., RB/LB; Erik Rice, Jr., RB/LB; Sept. 26 at No. Douglas* 7 p.m. looking to improve
last year and there was a learning curve,” Daryn McNeil, Jr., OL/DL; Zack Reid, Soph., OL/DL; Bill Allen, Sr., Oct. 3 at Oakland* 7 p.m. upon those numbers
WR/DB; Brock Goldbeck, Sr., QB/DB; Brodie Goldbeck, Sr., RB/DB;
Hobson, a 1996 Douglas graduate, said. Franco Moreno, Sr., OL/DL;; Colton Hanson, Jr., FB/LB; David Harris,
Oct. 10 Yoncalla* 7 p.m. and help his team
“We do throw a little and he is athletic ... Oct. 17 at Monroe* 7 p.m. improve on its 2-7
Jr., OL/DL; Kyle Kremer, Soph., OL/DL; Cody Johnson, Soph., Oct. 24 Central Linn* 7 p.m.
I feel really good about our defensive WR/DB; DJ McKenna, Fr., FB/LB; Tyler Stanley, Fr., RB/DB. Oct. 31 Glendale* 7 p.m. overall record from
backs.” Strengths: Athletic ability, youth. 2007. The 5-foot- 8, Shelton: Coach
Question marks: Depth, avoiding injuries. *—Mountain View Conference game pleased with
Brock started at wide receiver his 195-pound senior has
freshman and sophomore years. Senior help in the trenches. line’s progress
wideout/defensive back Bill Allen rounds
out the list of four-year athletes.
Results “Our strength and
speed on the line has been our biggest
Riddle 2-7, 2-5 Mt. View
Powerback/linebacker Blake Barron improvement,” said Shelton.
and guard/linebacker Erik Rice are both St. Mary’s 6, Riddle 0, 2 OT Leading the group of lineman will be
Glide 48, Riddle 7
juniors with experience. Fullback/middle Riddle 20, North Douglas 13 senior center and three-year starter Will
linebacker Colton Hanson will be seek- Oakland 42, Riddle 18 Hollamon (6-0, 200). He’ll play both sides
ing redemption after breaking his foot a Riddle 15, Yoncalla 14 of the ball and is joined by sophomore
week before the start of his sophomore Monroe 56, Riddle 8 Zach Welch, who Shelton says is his most
Central Linn 46, Riddle 0
Brock Goldbeck Brodie Goldbeck Moreno Oakridge 39, Riddle 0
Glendale 39, Riddle 14
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 FOOTBALL 2008 Wednesday, September 3, 2008–The News-Review, Roseburg Oregon, Page 11

Oakland sets out to defend MVC title Yoncalla, Riddle, and

All-conference quarterback Glendale have made
Adams returns for Oakers, some necessary
who lost some talented seniors improvements to put
them in the mix as well.
TAYLOR KANEN “Yoncalla, Glendale,
The News-Review and Central Linn have
new coaches,” he said.
OAKLAND — It was quick turnaround “So there will be high
for the Oakland High football team in 2007. expectations. And Riddle
It took one year for the Oakers to make the Amer: Went 9-1 has a lot of talent coming
move from being an also-ran in the Moun- in first season up.”
tain View Conference to wearing the league with Oakland The Oakers return a
crown. key offensive player in
A lot of that can be attributed to head senior quarterback Nathan Adams (5-foot-
coach Dallas Amer, who previously 10, 175 pounds), the MVC offensive player
coached at Glide, and the change in attitude of the year as a junior.
he brought with him. Oakland also returns four of five starting
Now, Amer has another challenge in front offensive linemen in seniors Brandon Bum-
of him: replacing six seniors who earned gardner (6-3, 220), Matt Weaver (6-1, 200),
all-league and all-state honors— and still and David Dikkers (6-4, 260), and junior
repeating as conference champions. center Curtis Tenbrook (6-0, 185). They
“It will be difficult,” Amer said. “But should provide ample protection for Adams
these kids have been putting in the time on as well as senior running back Ethan Swee-
the field and in the weight room. They now den.
they have ground to make up. But they are Sweeden was stuck behind senior run-
rising to the challenge.” ning backs Nic Dodson, Solomon
And as far as Amer is concerned, Oak- Tuiolosega, and Trevvor Simmons last year,
land can’t overlook any team in a confer- but now 5-foot-10, 195-pound bruiser has a
ence that the second-year coach says is chance to shine behind an experienced
News-Review file photo competitive top to bottom. offensive line.
Quarterback Nathan Adams rolls out in Oakland’s first-round playoff loss to Pilot Monroe and Oakridge can never be dis-
Rock on November 9, 2007. Adams returns to lead the Oakers as a senior. counted, but Amer feels that Central Linn,
Turn to OAKERS, page 17

Yoncalla looks to Mast to get Eagles flying high again

TAYLOR KANEN use his height as an
advantage outside and
YONCALLA EAGLES
The News-Review
Tyler Whiting (5-9, 150)
YONCALLA — Most coaches would be is a transfer from Sius-
pulling their hair out trying to figure out law who has blazing
how to replace a 1,000-yard rusher who speed. League/Classification: Mountain View Conference,
has a nose for the end zone.
But J.J. Mast, who swapped head coach-
Whiting will be used
as a utility player to take
2A.
2007: 0-9, 0-7 MVC (eighth).
Schedule
ing positions with Bill Shaw — the former Head Coach: J.J. Mast (first year). Sept. 5 Rogue River 7 p.m.
advantage of his speed, Sept. 13 at Bandon 7 p.m.
Yoncalla mentor now coaching at Elkton Assistants: Shawn McHaffie, Shane Mast, Nathan
— isn’t worried about losing first-team all- Mast: Coached lining up anywhere Gordon, Adam McHaffie, Dave Pettit.
Sept. 19 at Monroe* 7 p.m.
at Elkton last from a slot receiver to a Sept. 26 Glendale* 7 p.m.
conference running back Caleb McDaniel. running back. Taking Returning Starters: Offense 6, defense 6. Oct. 3 Central Linn* 7 p.m.
In a way, he is relieved. That’s because three seasons Players to watch: Colton Kingery, Soph., QB; Kyle Oct. 10 at Riddle* 7 p.m.
most of the handoffs Oct. 17 Oakridge* 7 p.m.
Mast has found the perfect remedy: team will be senior Blake Arter, Sr., TE/LB; Blake Randall, Sr., RB; Evan duBellier, Oct. 24 at Oakland* 7 p.m.
play. Randall (5-11, 175). Sr., WR; Tyler Whiting, Sr., Utility; Dave Freeman, Jr., Oct. 31 North Douglas* 7 p.m.
“Now we have to win as a team,” Mast, Senior Heath Anson (6-0, 210) will line- T/DT; Tyler Graham, Fr., T/TE; Heath Anson, Sr.,
*—Mountain View Conference game
who coached at Elkton the past three up as fullback on offense, but his presence FB/MLB.
years, said. “Last year they would look to will be more on the defensive side of the Strengths: No impact player, team attitude, balance.
McDaniel to win games. This year we ball — literally. Question marks: Depth.
need three or four players to step up … We
have a good core group of athletes that
“Anson is by far the hardest hitter on
this team,” said Mast.
Results
will give us balance.” Senior Dave Freeman (6-1, 255) will be 0-9, 0-7 Mt. View
The reins to the offense were given to an anchor for the offensive line and a load Rogue River 39, Yoncalla 15
sophomore quarterback Colton Kingery to handle on defense. Freshman Tyler Gra- Bandon 21, Yoncalla 20, 2OT
(5-foot-7, 130 pounds), forcing the young- Glendale 26, Yoncalla 12
ham (6-4, 240) is tabbed as a tackle, but Central Linn 41, Yoncalla 0
ster to grow up quickly, something Mast with his soft hands, may move out to tight Riddle 15, Yoncalla 14
says he has done admirably. end. Oakridge 42, Yoncalla 19
Kingery’s top targets will be three sen- Mast figures to take full advantage of all Oakland 40, Yoncalla 6
iors. Kyle Arter (5-10, 215) will line up as Monroe 54, Yoncalla 14
Anson duBellier Kingery North Douglas 48, Yoncalla 27
a tight end, Evan duBellier (6-4, 180) will
Turn to EAGLES, page 17
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FOOTBALL 2008

Hornets have depth

to go with experience their offense playbook and defensive
17 players have turned out to schemes.
play football for Camas Valley, As many as three players will rotate at
the highest number in years quarterback. Of them, Wood (5-foot-9,
185 pounds) and junior Chase Elliott (6-0, Howard
ROB McCALLUM 190) possess the size to make the unortho- Wood, left,
The News-Review dox switch between from under center to and Aaron
the offensive line. Stotler go
CAMAS VALLEY — Members of “It may sound crazy to make that through a
Camas Valley’s senior class have spent switch, but they’re tough, physical kids,” tackling drill
most of their eight-man football careers Wolfe said. “They are skilled at quarter- at a Camas
never leaving the field. back, but got a taste for that contact and Valley
Ben Carter, Kurt Dever and Howard want more.” football
Wood were among the last eight Hornets The Hornets graduated all-Skyline practice on
standing at the end of League lineman and eight-man All-Star Aug. 28.
the 2007 season, while game participant Eli Fisher, but come
classmate Mike Barraza back with size and athleticism. Junior ROB
sat on the team’s expan- McCALLUM
Aaron Stotler (6-5, 200) and freshman News-Review
sive injured list. Luke Elliott (5-10, 175) will rotate in with
A return to health for Wood and Chase Elliott. Travis Newman
some and an infusion of (6-2, 346), Jordan Unicume (5-6, 185) and

CAMAS VALLEY HORNETS

talent from the fresh- J.P. Floyd (5-9, 240) add depth.
man class has made for Dever and Carter return with significant
a 17-man roster at the experience in the backfield and Barraza’s
Wolfe: Hornets end of August drills, return from a broken collarbone gives
look to contend and may mean and end 2007: 4-4, 4-4 Skyline League (fifth).
for playoff spot of ironman days for the
upperclassmen.
Camas Valley another option.
Juniors Nick Andreas, one of the final
eight last season, and Blake McGrew, a
Coach: Eli Wolfe (ninth year, 26-36).
Assistants: Chad Bachmeier, Doug Naugle, Pete Dancer. Schedule
Returning starters: Offense 5, Defense 5. Sept. 5 Gilchrist* 4 p.m.
“For the first time in a while an offen- first-year junior, will start on the offensive Players to watch: Kurt Dever, Sr., RB/WR/LB; Ben Carter, Sr., Sept. 12 at Elkton* 4 p.m.
sive unit will come onto the field for our ends. RB/WR/S; Mike Barraza, Sr., RB/WR/LB; Howard Wood, Sr., Sept. 19 at Prospect* 7 p.m.
defensive unit,” Ninth-year coach Eli Camas Valley is starting to reap the ben- QB/LB/DL; Chase Elliott, Jr., QB/C/DL; Aaron Stotler, Jr., OL/DL; Oct. 3 Triad* 4 p.m.
Nick Andreas, Jr., OL/DL; Blake McGrew, Jr., TE/DL; Jordan Oct. 10 Butte Falls* 4 p.m.
Wolfe said. “Our seniors might not know efits of its junior high football program, Oct. 17 at Days Creek* 3 p.m.
what to think of being taken off the field. Unicume, Soph., OL/DL; Ryan Dancer, Fr., QB/LB; Richard Andreas,
now in its third year. Wolfe says incoming Fr., RB/S; Luke Elliott, Fr., C/DL.
Oct. 24 at North Lake* 2 p.m.
They haven’t had to do that in the past.” freshmen Richard Andreas, Evan Tilton, Strengths: Running backs, size, experience.
Oct. 31 Powers* 4 p.m.
Attrition over the past two seasons con- Ryan Dancer and Luke Elliott will con- Question marks: Quarterback, receivers. *—Skyline League game
tributed to a series of close losses and tribute right away.
doomed playoff hopes, but Wolfe is hop-
ing added depth will leave the Hornets
“It’s an athletic class that knows what
it’s like to win,” he said. “They’re coming Results
with more weapons in October and in with good attitudes and they push each 4-4, 4-4 Skyline
November. other.” Camas Valley 22, Elkton 6
“When you lose close games like that, it Defensively, Wolfe said the Hornets will Camas Valley 66, Prospect 0
can leave a real sour taste in your mouth,” try a little bit of everything to counteract Camas Valley 32, Triad 16
Wolfe said. “But it only made us tougher Butte Falls 46, Camas Valley 6
the many high-flying offenses in the Sky- Days Creek 20, Camas Valley 14
and will be help to us this season.” line League. Camas Valley begins an Camas Valley 40, North Lake 8
And with a versatile roster, Camas Val- eight-game Skyline League schedule Fri- Gilchrist 60, Camas Valley 22
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Forman returns to Days Creek sidelines

Wolves return mostly intact Days Creek
head coach
from a team that advanced to the Gene Forman
Class 1A state playoffs in 2007 speaks to his
players at an
DAN JONES Aug. 28 prac-
The News-Review tice. Forman
has returned
DAYS CREEK — When Gene Forman to the side-
said he was retired in 2007, he meant it. lines after a
“Brett Favre had a lot of second brief retire-
thoughts,” Forman said. “I never had that ment for his
longing feeling.” 33rd year of
People told Forman, a winner of 188 high school
games and loser of 129 during his 33-year coaching.
coaching career at Days Creek and Riddle,
that he was DAN JONES/
Schedule going to miss
his role in the
News-Review

Aug. 29 at Perrydale L, 54-46 sport. Forman

Sept. 5 at Powers* 4 p.m. won’t get the
Sept. 12 Butte Falls* 4 p.m.
Sept. 26 at Triad* 3 p.m. chance to prove
Oct. 4 at Gilchrist* 2 p.m. anyone wrong
Oct. 10 North Lake* 3 p.m. either. At least,
Oct. 17 Camas Valley* 3 p.m.
Oct. 24 at Prospect* 7 p.m. not this year.
Oct. 31 Elkton* 2:30 p.m. Word started
*—Skyline League game spreading at the
county fair. A
few Wolves
Results were showing
off their pigs
8-3, 7-1 Skyline (second)
when the big
Days Creek 36, Crow 28 news came their
Butte Falls 50, Days Creek 6
Mohawk 50, Days Creek 0 way.
Days Creek 28, Triad 22 “We heard
Days Creek 40, Triad 28 Forman might total returners understand what Forman is somewhat undersized. But for the most often in an I-formation offense.
Days Creek 34, North Lake 22 all about ... everybody else is getting a part, he’s happy with what he’s got. “Travis knows what every kid is sup-
Days Creek 20, Camas Valley 14 be coming good idea. “I don’t see any glaring weaknesses,” posed to do,” Forman said. “Not every
Days Creek 44, Camas Valley 0 back,” senior
Days Creek 38, Powers 30 center Cody “They knew how it was gonna be,” For- Forman said. quarterback knows what the line is doing,
Days Creek 24, Elkton 14
O’Sullivan said. man said. The Wolves opened their season last Fri- but he is one of those guys.”
1A state playoffs Said senior quarterback Travis Fuller: day with a 54-46 non-league loss to Perry- Senior Bryar Zimmerman, who is 6-3
Powder Valley 44, Days Creek 12 The call from
the school “You want to work hard for that guy.” dale in Salem. and 210 pounds, was a first-team selection
superintendent, Laurie Newton, came later The Wolves were fine without Forman Forman’s collection of senior talent last season and can play just about any-
in August: “We released (last year’s coach) last year, though, going 7-1 in the Skyline includes Bronson Owens, a first-team pick where. O’Sullivan and junior
Jeff Ray. We could use you.” League en route to a runner-up finish to whom Forman believes could be one of the center/guard/middle linebacker Chance
A few days later, Forman was directing league champion Butte Falls. The team top tailbacks in the state. Walter have logged plenty of time in pads.
an eight-man offense. lost big to Powder Valley, falling 44-12 in Fuller is a starting quarterback and Kicker/punter Brandon Lane lettered as
What the 64-year-old Forman adopted is the Class 1A state playoffs. returning first-team selection who sees the a freshman at Days Creek before moving
a team, like the town, that knows him well. This year, Forman said Days Creek's field well. The multi-sport talent, whose
The Wolves’ five returning starters and 11 running game and offensive line are solid allusiveness frustrated opponents last year,
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Elkton returns mostly intact
Mack Smith, Mario Celis are
among 14 returning starters for
the Elks, who have a new coach
TAYLOR KANEN
The News-Review
ELKTON — Three’s company. And it
will be a company Elkton High’s new foot-
ball coach Bill Shaw will be missing.
“The biggest transition for me will be
figuring out how to compensate for not
having three extra guys,” said Shaw, who
coached at Class 2A Yoncalla for five
years. “You’re still
defending the same strip
of grass with three less
guys.”
After stepping down
from coaching football
at Yoncalla, Shaw was
looking to retire from
coaching football entire-
ly. That all changed
when he was asked by a
Shaw: Former
friend to fill the Elks’
Yoncalla coach vacant head coaching
takes over Elks
position left by the
departure of J.J. Mast,
who ironically, took Shaw’s old job of
coaching the Eagles.
“I waited until the end of the school year
to make my decision, but I’m glad I decid-
ed to coach again,” said Shaw.
One aspect that should make Shaw’s
transition from 11-man to eight-man foot-
ball easier is he will be keeping much of
the same offensive strategy that he used
with the Eagles last season. At least initial-
ly.
The grind-it-out ground-attack the
Eagles employed last season is almost
identical to what Elkton had run under
Mast, so the transition will be easier for
both coach and the players.
“We’re going to run an I-formation out
of the backfield,” Shaw said. “I’m com-
fortable running the ball a majority of the
time. I would hate to dream up too much
new stuff without me up to speed on eight-
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ELKTON ELKS to California his sophomore year. He
could be one of the team’s X-factors, For-
man said. Kyle Hopkins is a senior who
2007: 1-7, 1-7 Skyline League (eighth).
plays tight end. Junior running back Tyrel
Head coach: Bill Shaw (first year). Ott will get carries this season.
Assistants: Jim Davis, Matt Bragg. As for Forman? He’ll coach the whole
Returning starters: Offense 6, defense 6. year and probably hand the gig over to an
Players to watch: Mackenzie Smith, Sr., QB/LB; Mario Celis, Sr., assistant afterward.
RB/DB; Richard Sanchez, Sr., OL/DL; Mat’e Eberhardt, Sr., “Unless I collapse, I plan on making this
OL/DL; Brent Whipple, Soph., WR/LB, Bryan Davis, Soph., C/DL. work out,” Forman said.
Strengths: Experience, familiar system.
Question marks: Speed.
Mario Celis
Schedule
Sept. 5 OSSD 4 p.m.
Results
1-7, 1-7 Skyline
DAYS CREEK
Sept. 12 Camas Valley* 4 p.m.
Sept. 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Triad*
Prospect*
7 p.m.
4 p.m.
at North Lake* 3 p.m.
Camas Valley 20, Elkton 6
Triad 34, Camas Valley 28
Elkton 40, Prospect 20
North Lake 44, Elkton 22
WOLVES
Oct. 10 Gilchrist* 3:30 p.m. Gilchrist 70, Elkton 22 2007: 8-3, 7-1 Skyline (second), lost to Pow-
Oct. 17 at Powers* 4 p.m. Powers 50, Elkton 24 der Valley in the first round of the state play-
Oct. 24 at Butte Falls* 3 p.m. Butte Falls 43, Elkton 6
Oct. 31 at Days Creek*2:30 p.m. offs.
Days Creek 24, Elkton 14 Coach: Gene Forman (14th year, 77-53).
*—Skyline League game
Mack Smith Assistants: Duane Osborn, Bob Ferguson,
Dick Theiral.
Returning starters: Offense 5, defense 3.
man football. backfield or under center. Players to watch: Travis Fuller, Sr., QB;
“Hopefully, we can attack the edges as Elkton’s line is set and anchored by two Chance Walker, Jr.; MLB/G; Bryar Zimmerman,
the year progresses. We have some talent- seniors: Richard Sanchez (5-10, 260) and Sr., G/DE/TE; Bronson Owens, Sr., RB/DE;
ed seniors and sticking to what they know Mat’e Eberhardt (6-0, 165), who both will Cody O’Sullivan, Sr., C; Tyrel Ott, Jr., RB/LB;
will benefit them the most.” play guard. The third member of the line at Andrew Quinn, Soph., LB; Ryan Hillicker, Jr.,
Two seniors that will benefit the most center is sophomore Bryan Davis (6-0, OL/DL; Derek Armstrong, Fr., RB/DB; Amos
will be quarterback/linebacker Mackenzie 210). Grizzle, Fr., RB/LB; Kyle Hopkins, Sr., TE.
Strengths: From a coach who’s been there
Smith (5-foot-10, 165 pounds) and running “We have a good number of returners, and done that to five talented starting return-
back/defensive back Mario Celis (6-0, but the one component we don’t have is ers, balance and veteran leadership anchor
160). Both players carried a bulk of the speed,” Shaw said. “We will combat that this team.
offensive and defensive loads as juniors, with our experience and ball-control.” Question marks: Young secondary, size.
and look to do much of the same as sen- With a young team, the Elks took a step
iors. back last season after the 2006 squad
“It’s important to keep the ball in the broke a string of 10 straight losing sea-
hands of your playmakers,” Shaw said. sons. But by returning 12 starters — six on
“So Smith and Celis will get most of the offense and defense — Elkton is hoping to
touches.” start a streak of seasons this fall.
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two seniors will be sophomore Brent good start with four straight home games,
Whipple, a 6-2 wide receiver, who will including the season opener Friday against
stretch the defense with his height and Oregon School for the Deaf. Skyline
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Braves: Will keep defenses guessing

ROSEBURG INDIANS by switching stack-I, spread offenses
2007: 5-5, 3-2 SWC, lost to Lincoln 55-26 in first round of
state playoffs.
Head Coach: Thurman Bell (38th year, 284-115-1).
Schedule Continued from page 9

Assistants: Troy Thompson, Randy Waite, Steve Lander,

Mark Engle, Ron Goddall, Bob Walker, Bruce Walker, Dick
Hoque, Scott Lovemark, Richie Charles, Jason Baker, Tim Sus-
Aug. 29
Sept. 5
Sept. 12
Sept. 19
at Gresham L, 23-21
McNary 7 p.m.
at Beaverton 7 p.m.
at Aloha 7 p.m.
have all over them coming back but one.”
The Braves will attempt to stretch
defenses by running alternating stack-I and
spread offenses.
REEDSPORT
taire.
Returning starters: Offense 6, defense 7.
Players to watch: Lucas Corder, Jr., FB/LB; Derek Priestley,
Jr., FS/WR; Lucas Walker, Jr., K; Josh Weaver, Jr., RB/LB; Dako-
Sept. 26 Forest Grove
Oct. 3

Oct. 17
at Sheldon*
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Oct. 10 South Eugene* 7 p.m.
Grants Pass* 7 p.m.
Oct. 24 at South Medford* 7 p.m.
ta Cavens, Sr., TE/DE/P; Joe Hennricks, Sr., FB/LB; Nolan Oct. 31 North Medford* 7 p.m.
McGinnis, Sr., QB/CB; Seth Melvin, Sr., G; Jordan Guthrie, Sr.,
G/DT; Josh Davis, Sr., WR/DB; Mitchell Huff, Jr., WR/CB; Matt *—Southwest Conference game
Thomson, Sr., WR/FS; Brandon Galvez, Sr., T/DT.
Strengths: Running backs, special teams.
Question marks: Unproven QBs, depth on lines. Results
5-5, 3-2 SWC
Roseburg 40, South Salem 14
West Salem 35, Roseburg 7
Roseburg 35, McMinnville 0
Bend 21, Roseburg 0
Roseburg 24, North Medford 16
Sheldon 42, Roseburg 7
Roseburg 24, South Eugene 21
South Medford 28, Roseburg 21
Roseburg 24, Grants Pass 20
6A state playoffs
Guthrie Hennricks Cavens Lincoln 55, Roseburg 28
Indians: Special teams looking strong
Regardless of the set, Adam Chase will
be under center after receiving honorable
mention all-Sunset League status as a
BRAVES
sophomore. His favorite target was 2007: 5-5, 2-4 Sunset (fifth).
Christoffersen (6-foot-1, 175 pounds), as Coach: Steve Chase (second year, 5-6).
Returning starters: Offense 6, defense 7.
they hooked up for touchdown passes
Players to watch: Cory Christoffersen, Jr.,
eight times in 2007. WR/CB/KR; Adam Chase, Jr., QB/DB; Cesar
“We didn’t throw all that much last year,
so for them to have that many TDs tells
Lira, Sr., OL/LB; Ismael Osorio, Jr., OL/DL;
Robert Olson, OL/DL; Gunnar Kaufman, Jr.,
you how well they work together,” coach OL/DL; Jon Covey, Jr., RB/LB; Kole Free-
Chase said. stone, Jr., RB/LB/KR; John Thurber, Soph.,
“In good weather, we will be passing a FB/LB; Josh Palmer, Jr., FB/LB; Tyler Hoff-
man, P/K.
lot.” Strengths: Skill positions, offensive line.
Tailback Jon Covey, fullback Josh Question marks: Depth, experience.
Palmer and blocking backs McDuffy and
John Thurber make up Reedsport’s I-for-
mation.
The Braves lost all-Sunset linemen
Schedule
Aug. 29 at Central Linn L, 8-6
Brian Law and Brandon Neves to gradua- Sept. 5 at Oakland 7 p.m.
tion, but return three other starers who Sept. 12 at Waldport 7 p.m.
bring speed and athleticism to the trench- Sept. 19 Rogue River* 7 p.m.
Sept. 26 at Glide* 7 p.m.
es. Ismael Osorio (6-3, 240), Cesar Lira
(5-9, 180) and Robert Olson (5-9, 190)
Oct. 3
Oct. 9
Coquille*
at Bandon*
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
return on offense and defensive end Gun- Oct. 17 Cascade Chr.* 7 p.m.

“
Continued from page 4 Oct. 24 at Gold Beach* 7 p.m.
nar Kaufman (5-11, 195) could fill another Oct. 31 at Myrtle Point* 7 p.m.
are the Indians’ only returners up front, slot.
“They have OK size for 3A, but the best *—Sunset League game
and the D-line is young.
Jesse Archambault (6-3, 205), Cory part is they’re athletic,” Chase said.
Pacheco (6-2, 225) and Brandon Galvez
Now we will try to solidify Reedsport returns six of its defensive
(5-8, 248) are others on the offensive line.
First-team punter Cavens is Roseburg’s
who we want to go with and front eight in linemen Kaufman, Osorio
and Olson, and linebackers Lira, Thurber
Results
strongest kickoff athlete and placekicker
what we want to do. and Palmer.
5-5, 2-4 Sunset

Lucas Walker (5-7, 157) returns. Christoffersen was the star of the Reedsport 22, Central Linn 14
Toledo 20, Reedsport 8
Roseburg has not experienced a losing Thurman Bell defense last season, earning first-team all- Reedsport 28, Waldport 19
season since 1979 and has made 16 Roseburg head coach Sunset honors after intercepting eight Coquille 36, Reedsport 8

straight playoff appearances, but may be
underdogs in several conference games.
Sheldon is the defending state champi-
ons which return with a terrorizing batch
of juniors and an overwhelming winning
streak. South Medford look equipped to
challenge the Irish’s 56-game winning
streak.
”
Bell, who enters 2008 with 284 wins,
knows there’s no rushing success, though.
“We’re taking baby steps,” Bell said.
passes at the corner. McDuffy and Free-
stone will battle for the other corner spot
and Chase will be the safety.
Reedsport began a 10-game schedule
without a bye week last Friday, losing 8-6
to Central Linn.
Gold Beach 62, Reedsport 6
Reedsport 28, Bandon 0
Myrtle Point 29, Reedsport 0
Cascade Christian 59, Reedsport 0
Reedsport 34, Valley Catholic 12
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FOOTBALL 2008
Warriors: Linebacking corps includes
cousins Rice, Hicks and Newman GLIDE WILDCATS
2007: 3-6, 1-5 Sunset League (sixth).
Continued from page 10
improved defensive presence.
On the defensive side of the ball North
Douglas is lead by, guess who?
Head Coach: Jeff Freeman (second year, 3-6).
Assistants: Dave Gray, Brad Deaver, Dave Hopkins,
Schedule
Rice mans the middle linebacker spot Mike Forrester. Sept. 5 Glendale 7 p.m.
Taking some attention off of Rice will and is joined by Hicks and senior transfer Sept. 12 at Riddle 7 p.m.
be senior quarterback Cameron Derrick, Returning starters: Offense 7, defense 6. Sept. 19 at Gold Beach* 7 p.m.
Tyler Newman (5-9, 185) — another Players to watch: Will Hissong, Sr., QB/TE; Landon
who threw for just over 1,000 yards last cousin — to complete a strong line-back- Sept. 26 Reedsport* 7 p.m.
year and is a duel-threat to run. Weimar, Soph., QB/TE/LB; Gabe Forrester, Jr., RB/LB; Oct. 3 at Cascade Chr.* 7 p.m.
ing core. Cole Walker, Sr., RB/LB; Brandon Belloir, Sr., WR/DB; Oct. 9 Rogue River* 7 p.m.
North Douglas lost wideouts Justin Har- The Warriors begin the season Friday Oct. 17 at Myrtle Point* 7 p.m.
rod, Dustin Andes and tight end Tyler Ryan Dickenson, Sr., WR/DB; Mike Hayter, Jr., OL/DL; Oct. 24 Bandon* 7 p.m.
against Class 1A Crow. Drew Vickery, Soph., WR/DB; Kyle Rushby, Jr., OL/DL;
Vancil to graduation, but Derrick still has “Our defense will be fast and strong, Oct. 31 at Coquille* 7 p.m.
two solid targets to throw to when he isn’t Mike Camozzi, Soph., C/DL; Joey Meil, Jr., C/DL; Simon
especially our front seven,” Shelton said. Talcott, Jr., OL/DL; Josh Huskey, Sr., OL/DL.
*—Sunset League game
handing the ball to Rice. Senior transfer “We just need to put it all together, take
Jordan Hicks (5-10, 180) — Rice’s cousin Strengths: Athleticsm, size.
one game at a time. Question marks: Depth, experience.
— and sophomore Tanner Toy (5-8, 165)
— who has a 31-inch vertical leap — will
be able to spread defenses thin so they
“Practices have been upbeat and the
kids have been flying around, hitting and
blocking.We’re a different team than last
Results
3-6, 1-5 Sunset
don’t key strictly on the Warriors’ star year. The team’s attitude is 110 percent
back. Glide 34, Glendale 20
better.” Glide 48, Riddle 7
Cascade Christian 45, Glide 6
Culver 48, Glide 0
Myrtle Point 34, Glide 0

NORTH DOUGLAS WARRIORS

Coquille 20, Glide 6
Gold Beach 64, Glide 8
Glide 52, Bandon 0
Belloir Forrester Hissong Reedsport 36, Glide 26
2007: 2-7, 1-6 MVC (seventh).
H e a d c o a c h : James Shelton (third year, 3-15). Schedule
A s s i s t a n t s : Justin Shulmier, John Stephens, Jim
Toy.
R e t u r n i n g s t a r t e r s : Offense 7, defense 7.
Sept. 5 Crow 7 p.m.
Sept. 11 at Hidden Valley JV 5 p.m.
Wildcats: 5-3-3 defense returns six
P l a y e r s t o w a t c h : Jake Rice, Sr., RB/MLB;
Cameron Derrick, Sr., QB/DB; Will Hollamon, Sr.,
Sept. 19 at Central Linn* 7 p.m.
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Riddle*
Monroe*
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
starters, including two in secondary
Oct. 10 at Glendale* 7 p.m.

C/DL; Jordan Hicks, Sr., WR/OLB; Tyler Newman,
Oct. 17 Oakland* 7 p.m.
Sr., OLB; Tanner Toy Jr., WR/DB. Oct. 24 at Oakridge* 7 p.m.
S t r e n g t h s : Offensive line, speed and power, Oct. 31 at Yoncalla* 7 p.m.
receiving corps, quarterback and running back,
*—Mountain View Conference game
experience.
Q u e s t i o n m a r k s : Depth, defense.
Results
2-8, 1-8 Mtn. View
St. Mary’s 35, North Douglas 12
North Douglas 47, Siletz Valley 40
Scio 62, North Douglas 28
Riddle 20, North Douglas 13
Monroe 48, North Douglas 14
Glendale 21, North Douglas 0
“
Continued from page 8
The Wildcats will have multiple defen-
sive looks out of a 5-3 base formation.
Huskey, Talcott and Meil form the interior
Mentally, our challenge is to
of the defensive line. Weimar will likely
understand that we’ve got to keep
start at middle linebacker, flanked by
either Walker, Forrester or Talcott. Belloir, competing no matter what. They
Dickenson, Hissong and Vickery are look- have to understand that if they
ing good in the secondary.
Forrester returns to punt and handle work hard, they can be successful.
kickoff duties and will battle with Walker
for placekicking duties.
Jeff Freeman
“Athletically, we’re all right,” Freeman Glide head coach

Oakland 46, North Douglas 0
Oakridge 48, North Douglas 0
Rice Derrick Hollamon Central Linn 32, North Douglas 19
North Douglas 48, Yoncalla 27
”
said. “Mentally, our challenge is to under-
stand that we’ve got to keep competing no
matter what. They have to understand that
if they work hard, they can be sucessful.”

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Eagles: Mast will Oakers: Veteran offensive line paves way for running game
install a spread Continued from page 11
“Sweeden has looked great,” Amer said.
offense in Yoncalla have been pleasantly surprised with his
“He’s got a lot of power behind him and we

quickness.”
O AKLAND OAKERS
2007: 9-1, 7-0 in MVC (first), lost to Pilot Rock in
Continued from page 11 Probably the biggest question mark for the
Oakers is the wide receiver positions, where
first round of 2A state playoffs.
Head coach: Dallas Amer (second year, 9-1).
Schedule
his weapons by bringing a whole new all-state selections Andrew Young and Dako- Sept. 5 Reedsport 7 p.m.
philosophy to Yoncalla. Instead of lining Assistants: Jody Doty, Tony Brumbach, Michael Pot- Sept. 13 at Marshfield JV 7 p.m.
ta Mathis terrorized opposing secondaries. ter. Sept. 19 at Glendale* 7 p.m.
up in an I-formation he will use the “We will be new, but solid,” Amer said. “I
spread. Instead of forcing the ball Players to watch: Nathan Adams, Sr., QB; Brandon Sept. 26 Monroe* 7 p.m.
have total confidence in the guys I have step- Bumgardner, Sr., OL/LB; Matt Weaver, Sr., OL/DL; Oct. 3 Riddle* 7 p.m.
between the tackles, Mast plans to open ping up. We won’t be changing a thing Oct. 10 at Central Linn* 7 p.m.
up an aerial assault. David Dikkers, Sr., OL/DL; Curtis Tenbrook, Jr., C/DL; Oct. 17 at North Douglas* 7 p.m.
offensively.” Ethan Sweeden, Sr., RB/LB; Brandon Zimmerman, Sr., Oct. 24 Yoncalla* 7 p.m.
“We will be splitting the pass/run ratio Senior wideout Brandon Zimmerman (5- Oct. 31 at Oakridge* 7 p.m.
60/40,” Mast said. “We have the athletes WR/DB; Josh Reber, Sr., TE.
10, 170), along with senior tight end Josh Strengths: Experienced QB, offensive line. *—Mountain View Conference game
to spread the field out and dictate the Reber (6-1, 185) and sophomore Jessup Sim-
matchups we want. So far they have Question marks: Wide receiver, defensive backs.
mons (6-0, 170), are capable targets.
responded tremendously.”
He feels that, above anything else, a
Even with Adams being the only returner
to score multiple touchdowns, Amer is con-
Results
new concept of team will give the Eagles 9-1, 7-0 Mt. View (First)
vinced the offensive load won’t land square-
their best chance for success. ly on his quarterback’s shoulders. Oakland 32, Roseburg JV 0
“A sense of team has been missing at Oakland 14, Bonanza 10
“There won’t be a whole lot of pressure on Oakland 22, Monroe 14
Yoncalla as of late,” Mast said. “So Nathan (Adams) to be our offense,” Amer Oakland 42, Riddle 18
we’ve really preached being supportive. said. “We have some talented kids returning Oakland 45, Central Linn 16
We’ve really drilled a team concept into Oakland 46, North Douglas 0
and we will have the ability to spread the ball Oakland 40, Yoncalla 6
them. around to different playmakers. Oakland 41, Glendale 14
“The kids’ work ethic and cohesiveness “But it’s going to take a team effort. And Dikkers Weaver Sweeden
Oakland 54, Oakridge 48, 4OT
through these first few weeks has really 2A state playoffs
daily doubles have been an excellent start. Pilot Rock 31, Oakland 12
stood out to me. And that right there can They have been working extremely hard and
go a long ways.” their work ethic is great.”

Irish: Newcomers look to contribute early World News,

Continued from page 10 State News,

“
year. Juniors David Harris (OL/DL) and Daryn McNeil
(OL/DL) both return having earned their stripes.
Local News,
Starting center Zack Reid, Kyle Kremer (OL/DL)
and Cody Johnson (WR/DB) are all sophomores. And
Sports,
Let’s be honest. It’s about Hobson’s freshmen batch played on a junior high team People,
the team. It takes all 20 guys that went undefeated.
Two of the Irish’s notable losses to graduation were Weather
by the end of the season. running back/hybrid linebacker safety Rob Bixby and and Comics.
running back/lineman Josh Pettengill.
Russell Hobson Of course, Hobson isn’t ready to crown anyone a
Riddle head coach star. His time on the gridiron has taught him that a

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long.
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FOOTBALL 2008
Glide linemen
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at a recent prac-
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Freeman says
the Wildcats
have decent size
but will be young
in 2008.
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FRIDAY, Aug. 29
Gresham 23, Roseburg 21
Pleasant Hill 14, Sutherlin 12
Phoenix 7, Douglas 0
Hidden Valley 33, South
Umpqua 7
Central Linn 8, Reedsport 6
Perrydale 54, Days Creek 46
FRIDAY, Sept. 5
McNary at Roseburg, 7 p.m.
Myrtle Point at South Umpqua,
7 p.m.
Elmira at Douglas, 7 p.m.
Reedsport at Oakland, 7 p.m.
Glendale at Glide, 7 p.m.
Crow at North Douglas, 7 p.m.
Rogue River at Yoncalla, 7 p.m.
OSSD at Elkton, 4 p.m.
Days Creek at Powers, 4 p.m.
Gilchrist at Camas Valley, 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, Sept. 6
Sutherlin at Cascade Christian,
7 p.m.
Riddle at St. Mary’s, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, Sept. 11
North Douglas at Hidden Valley
JV, 5 p.m.
FRIDAY, Sept. 12
Roseburg at Beaverton, 7 p.m.
Marshall at South Umpqua, 7
p.m.
Douglas at Myrtle Point, 7 p.m.
La Pine at Sutherlin, 7 p.m.
Glide at Riddle, 7 p.m.
Reedsport at Waldport, 7 p.m.
St. Mary’s at Glendale, 7 p.m.
Butte Falls at Days Creek, 4 p.m.
Camas Valley at Elkton, 4 p.m.
SATURDAY, Sept. 13
Yoncalla at Bandon, 5 p.m.
FRIDAY, Sept. 19
Roseburg at Aloha, 7 p.m.
South Umpqua at Marist, 7 p.m.
Douglas at Illinois Valley, 7 p.m.
Sutherlin at North Valley, 7 p.m.
Roseburg’s Lucas Corder (46) is tackled by a Lincoln defender in
the Indians’ first-round playoff game on Nov. 9, 2007 at Finlay
Field. Corder is one of the top returning running backs for the Tribe.
Glide at Gold Beach, 7 p.m.
Rogue River at Reedsport, 7
p.m.
Oakland at Glendale, 7 p.m.
Oakridge at Riddle, 7 p.m.
North Douglas at Central Linn, 7
p.m.
Yoncalla at Monroe, 7 p.m.
Triad at Elkton, 7 p.m.
Camas Valley at Prospect, 7
p.m.
FRIDAY, Sept. 26
Forest Grove at Roseburg, 7 p.m.
Illinois Valley at South Umpqua,
7 p.m.
Douglas at Pleasant Hill, 7 p.m.
Reedsport at Glide, 7 p.m.
Monroe at Oakland, 7 p.m.
2008 SCHEDULES
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Glendale at Yoncalla, 7 p.m.
Riddle at North Douglas, 7 p.m.
Days Creek at Triad, 3 p.m.
Prospect at Elkton, 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, Oct. 3
Roseburg at Sheldon, 7 p.m.
Brookings-Harbor at South
Umpqua, 7 p.m.
Siuslaw at Douglas, 7 p.m.
North Bend at Sutherlin, 7 p.m.
Glide at Cascade Christian, 7
p.m.
Coquille at Reedsport, 7 p.m.
Riddle at Oakland, 7 p.m.
Glendale at Oakridge, 7 p.m.
Monroe at North Douglas, 7
p.m.
Central Linn at Yoncalla, 7 p.m.
Days Creek at Gilchrist, 2 p.m.
Elkton at North Lake, 3 p.m.
Triad at Camas Valley, 4 p.m.
THURSDAY, Oct. 9
Douglas at Brookings-Harbor, 7
p.m.
South Umpqua at Sutherlin, 7
p.m.
Rogue River at Glide, 7 p.m.
Reedsport at Bandon, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, Oct. 10
South Eugene at Roseburg, 7
p.m.
Oakland at Central Linn, 7 p.m.
North Douglas at Glendale, 7
p.m.
Yoncalla at Riddle, 7 p.m.
North Lake at Days Creek, 3
p.m.
Gilchrist at Elkton, 3:30 p.m.
Butte Falls at Camas Valley, 4
p.m.
FRIDAY, Oct. 17
Grants Pass at Roseburg, 7 p.m.
North Bend at South Umpqua, 7
p.m.
Sutherlin at Douglas, 7 p.m.
Glide at Myrtle Point, 7 p.m.
Cascade Christian at Reed-
sport, 7 p.m.
Oakland at North Douglas, 7
p.m.
Glendale at Central Linn, 7 p.m.
Riddle at Monroe, 7 p.m.
Oakridge at Yoncalla, 7 p.m.
Elkton at Powers, 4 p.m.
Camas Valley at Days Creek, 4
p.m.
FRIDAY, Oct. 24
Roseburg at South Medford, 7
p.m.
South Umpqua at Douglas, 7
p.m.
Siuslaw at Sutherlin, 7 p.m.
Bandon at Glide, 7 p.m.
Reedsport at Gold Beach, 7 p.m.
Yoncalla at Oakland, 7 p.m.
Monroe at Glendale, 7 p.m.
Central Linn at Riddle, 7 p.m.
North Douglas at Oakridge, 7
p.m.
Elkton at Butte Falls, 3 p.m.
North Lake at Camas Valley, 4
p.m.
Days Creek at Prospect, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, Oct. 31
North Medford at Roseburg, 7
p.m.
South Umpqua at Siuslaw, 7
p.m.
Douglas at North Bend, 7 p.m.
Sutherlin at Brookings, 7 p.m.
Glide at Coquille, 7 p.m.
Reedsport at Myrtle Point, 7
p.m.
Oakland at Oakridge, 7 p.m.
Riddle at Glendale, 7 p.m.
North Douglas at Yoncalla, 7
p.m.
Elkton at Days Creek, 2:30 p.m.
Powers at Camas Valley, 4 p.m.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, Nov. 7-8
6A, 4A, 2A, 1A First Round State
Playoffs
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, Nov. 14-15
6A, 4A Second Round State
Playoffs
3A, 2A, 1A State Quarterfinals
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, Nov. 21-22
6A, 4A State Quarterfinals
3A, 2A, 1A State Semifinals
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, Nov. 28-29
6A, 4A State Semifinals
SATURDAY, Nov. 29
3A, 2A, 1A State Championship
Game, Hillsboro Stadium, Hills-
boro
SATURDAY, Dec. 6
6A, 5A, 4A State Championship
Game, Oregon State University,
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