Playoff weekend in Clark County delivered memorable moments for high school football fans. The Skyview Storm entered the state playoffs undefeated at 10-0, while the Seton Catholic Cougars and the Woodland Beavers each earned their own tickets to the state tournament.
Seton Catholic’s dramatic comeback
Seton Catholic faced Connell in a Class 1A first‑round matchup that saw both teams exchange blows. The first half featured a kickoff return for a touchdown, a blocked punt, a safety, a pick‑six and a scoop‑and‑score, leaving Connell with a 28‑23 lead at halftime.
The second half intensified. Connell opened the fourth quarter ahead 35‑31, but the Cougars answered with three unanswered touchdowns, ultimately winning 52‑35. A long pass from James Kautz to Graham Dumas gave Seton the decisive lead.
Skyview dominates Bethel
At Kiggins Bowl, the Skyview Storm faced Bethel in a Class 4A playoff game. Skyview established control early, building a running‑clock lead by the second half and finished with a commanding 49‑14 victory.
Wide receiver Adarius Sparrow provided the highlight reel, catching a 62‑yard swing pass from quarterback Dugan Logue and evading multiple defenders for a touchdown. He added a second score later in the first half, showcasing his speed and instincts.
Senior defensive back Jacob Rojas praised the defense’s preparation, saying the team stopped Bethel’s runs and passes consistently because they “watched all the film” and knew what to expect.
Woodland secures league title
The Woodland Beavers capped a successful season by defeating Bainbridge 28‑14 in the Class 2A Week 10 playoff. Their victory confirmed the Beavers as the Greater St. Helens League champions and earned them a spot at the state tournament.
Other Clark County playoff results
Four additional Clark County teams fell in their respective playoff games. In Class 4A, Camas rallied to tie but ultimately lost to Olympia 48‑41. In Class 3A, Evergreen fell to Meadowdale 28‑14, while the Plainsmen finished 6‑4. In Class 2A, Hockinson lost to Archbishop Murphy and finished 5‑5, and Washougal was edged out by Franklin Pierce 32‑28, ending at 4‑6.
Looking ahead, the winners will learn their state‑playoff seedings next week. Skyview expects a home game in the opening round of the Class 4A tournament, though the team expressed disappointment with its current seeding. Seton Catholic, now among the 12 Class 1A teams at state, will await its seed and may host a first‑round game if placed among the top four.
Upcoming local matchups
Saturday’s schedule includes Ridgefield traveling to Prosser for a Class 2A playoff, and La Center hosting Cascade‑Leavenworth at 2 p.m. in Class 1A. King’s Way Christian qualified for Week 10 but forfeited its game against Royal due to injuries.
These playoff battles underscore the excitement and community spirit that high school football brings to Clark County, as families and fans gather to support their local teams on the road to state championships.
Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.
