4A Games to Watch in Week Eight
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Tillamook @ Scappoose (Thursday 10/19 @7pm) League title game in SD1. Tillamook needs a win in order to host in the first round of the playoffs, Scappoose needs a win in order to wrap up the #1 seed, with Henley…
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Continue ReadingTillamook @ Scappoose (Thursday 10/19 @7pm)
League title game in SD1. Tillamook needs a win in order to host in the first round of the playoffs, Scappoose needs a win in order to wrap up the #1 seed, with Henley hot on their tail in the #2 spot ready to move up if the opportunity is given. The pressure in this one, much like the talent that will be on the field, is abundant.
Players to watch: Scappoose: Max Nowlin Max Nowlin 6'4" | 210 lbs | QB Scappoose | 2025 State OR (Jr, QB), Cayden Baker Cayden Baker 5'11" | 220 lbs | LB Scappoose | 2025 State OR (Jr, RB/LB), Eli Harrah Eli Harrah 5'11" | 160 lbs | DB Scappoose | 2024 State OR (Sr, WR/DB); Tillamook: Tanner Hoskins Tanner Hoskins 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Tillamook | 2024 State OR (Sr, QB/DB), Griffyn Boomer Griffyn Boomer 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Tillamook | 2026 State OR (So, WR/DB), Andrew White (Sr, RB/LB)
Milwaukie @ St Helens (Friday 10/20 @7pm)
If either of these teams are going to compete for an at-large bid into the playoffs, they have to win this game. St Helens is currently ranked 14th and trails Marshfield, currently ranked 10th, in the race for the only non-automatic spot. Milwaukie is currently ranked 22nd, though has a narrow–but nonetheless evident–path to the playoffs. Both need a win, one will be knocked out of the playoff hunt this week.
Players to watch: St Helens: Austin Stockwell (Sr, RB/LB), Skyler Bjornstrom (Sr, WR/DB), Mason Stroud (Sr, WR/DB); Milwaukie: Larenzo Dukes (Sr, RB/DE), Tate Brandon (Sr, WR/DB)
Cascade @ Marist (Friday 10/20 @7pm)
Cascade needs a win to keep their league title hopes, or at least a tie of the league title, alive. Marist is not guaranteed a home playoff game at the moment, and could with a loss set up a scenario in week nine where the loser between themselves and Junction City would have to be on the road to start November. With a win, there is a considerable chance even without a league title under their belt they would still end up with a home playoff game in round one, though would likely also mean a second round trip to Mazama, Henley, or Scappoose.
Players to watch: Marist: Nick Hudson (Jr, QB), Aiden Hazen Aiden Hazen 6'0" | 205 lbs | LB Marist | 2024 State OR (Sr, RB/LB); Cascade: Bryce Kuenzi Bryce Kuenzi 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Cascade | 2026 State OR (So, RB/LB), Karsten Sande (Sr, WR/DB), Teagan Allen (Sr, OL/DL)
Henley @ Mazama (Friday 10/20 @7pm)
Huge stakes in this rivalry matchup. The winner positions themselves to be in a tight contest with Scappoose in week nine hunting for the #1 overall seed, the loser might drop to the 4-5 range–with Seaside being elevated–and being in danger of having to travel in the second round. Logan Whitlock Logan Whitlock 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Henley | 2024 State OR , Tyson Van Gastel Tyson Van Gastel 6'3" | 210 lbs | DB Mazama | 2024 State OR , Vic Lease, Alex Stork. What a matchup. Game of the week in small school football.
Players to watch: Mazama: Tyson Van Gastel Tyson Van Gastel 6'3" | 210 lbs | DB Mazama | 2024 State OR (Sr, QB/DB), Armondo Galindo (Sr, OL/DL), Kristopher Baldwin (Jr, RB/LB); Henley: Logan Whitlock Logan Whitlock 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Henley | 2024 State OR (Sr, RB/DB), Joseph Janney Joseph Janney 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB Henley | 2026 State OR (So, QB/DB)
Crook County @ Baker (Friday 10/20 @7pm)
Crook County can clinch a playoff spot with a win, but with a loss opens the door for La Grande to potentially sneak back in and grab the third automatic spot allotted to SD5. Baker with a win can guarantee that next week against Pendleton is for the league title regardless of what happens in the Pendleton @ La Grande matchup this friday. Baker with consecutive wins can clinch a home game in the first round, which would cap a tremendous turnaround from their 0-4 start.
Players to watch: Crook County: Luke Freauff (Sr, WR/DB), Jacob McKinnon (Sr, QB/LB); Baker: Rasean Jones Rasean Jones 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Baker | 2026 State OR (So, WR/LB), Paul Hobson (Sr, QB/DB), Hudson Spike (Sr, WR/DB)