Dropping to 0-2 in league at this point of the season typically means you’re on the outside looking in at a playoff spot. That’s the situation facing several Twin Harbors prep football teams entering Week 6 of the 2024 season. ~~~ Hoquiam at Montesano When and where: 7 p.
m. Friday at Jack Rottle Field, Montesano Players to watch: Montesano – Terek Gunter RB/LB, Toren Crites RB/DB, Kyle Caton OL/DL, Shaun Straka OL/DL. Hoquiam – Joey Bozich QB/LB, Winston Kaikaka RB/LB, Kingston Case RB/FS, Ethan Byron REC/LB.
For all intents and purposes, this is Montesano’s game to lose. The Bulldogs (3-2 overall, 1-0 1A Evergreen) appear to be on the right track after impressive wins over Napavine and Tenino over the past two weeks. But the Bulldogs aren’t quite in playoff form as evidenced by three first half turnovers in last week’s win over the Beavers and a slow start against the Tigers one week prior.
Friday will also be Montesano’s homecoming, which brings added distractions and pressure for the Bulldogs to perform well in front of what is expected to be a large home crowd. Those factors, combined with Hoquiam (2-3) winning two of its past three games – including a 14-13 squeaker last week at Toutle Lake – has Monte head coach Terry Jensen concerned his team doesn’t overlook the younger Grizzlies. “We’ve got all of the distractions of (homecoming).
We’ve got to make sure we’re focused and doing our job when it’s time to practice football,” he said. So.
