Clark County football fans have plenty to cheer about this week after two local high school programs — Columbia River and Prairie — etched their names into the record books. According to a report from Buttondown, both Columbia River and Prairie made Clark County football history, giving the community back-to-back reasons to celebrate as the 2026 prep football season gets underway.

The excitement doesn’t stop there. King’s Way Christian Knights standout Caleb Gillock is also drawing attention on the gridiron, with Sports Illustrated spotlighting the Vancouver-area player as the Knights compete in the new season. King’s Way Christian, a faith-based school in Vancouver, has long been a proud fixture in the local sports community, and Gillock’s recognition adds another bright chapter to the program’s story.

Across Clark County, high school football is in full swing for WIAA Week 2, with local teams including Heritage Timberwolves, Hudson’s Bay, and Prairie all taking the field. MaxPreps is tracking live scores, state rankings, and statistical leaders as Washington’s prep football season heats up — and Clark County squads are making their presence felt statewide.

Whether you’re rooting for the Falcons, the Knights, the Eagles, or the Timberwolves, this fall is shaping up to be a memorable one for Vancouver-area football. Community members are encouraged to get out to the stands and cheer on their local teams as the season builds toward the postseason.

Sources: Buttondown, Sports Illustrated