After three years of league championships, Portland Monarchs coach Aaron Fentress finally earned an award he’s been bypassed for – Coach of the Year – for the Pacific Football League’s inaugural season.
Fentress guided the Monarchs to a perfect season in which they won the Southern Division title and played just one game decided by fewer than three scores.
“It’s wonderful to see him get that award,” team co-owner Heath Wharton said in announcing the honor on behalf of the league. “He’s certainly put the work in to deserve it.”
Along with Coach of the Year, the league announced Team Sportsmanship of the Year, which went to the Grays Harbor Bearcats, who missed the playoffs with a 2-6 record in the Northern Division, but suffered their six losses by an average of less than a touchdown. The Bearcats finished as the only team in the league without a player ejected from a game.
The announcements precede the PFL All-League Team and player honors, which will be decided by Sunday and released on Pacific Football Weekly Monday evening.
The playoffs begin Saturday with four games: Clark County at Kitsap, Yakima at South King, Springfield at the Portland Monarchs and the Portland Raiders at Southern Oregon.
The weekly list of ejections:
WEEK, TEAM, PLAYER, PLAYER, No.
1, Monarchs Chris Jackson 23
1, Renegades Buddy Tuamasaga 55
4, Colts Fred Hawthorne 22
4, Mavericks Kenny Peterson 9
4, Outlaws Bobby Edwards 1
4, Shockers Antonio S. Moore 14
4, Vipers Quentin Sullivan 6
5. Colts Dwayne Caldwell JR 6
5, Lightning Cameron W. Mitchell 98
5, Shockers Gabe Tuivaiave 77
6, Bulldogs Arthur J. Sanchez 6
6, Monarchs Jered Roberts 21
6, Raiders Alexander A. Karpstein 11
8, Outlaws Bobby Edwards 1
8, Renegades Antonio Cobbs 99
8, Renegades Kristopher B. Mix 84
8, Vikings Rich Lee-Kim 44
9, Bears Mory Keita 25
9, Warriors Alapati Malu 42
10, Buzzards Kurt Steele 4
10, Monarchs Kenny Roberts 3
10, Outlaws Mario Sanchez 76
10, Outlaws Bobby Edwards 1
10, Outlaws Dayton Edwards 0
10, Raiders Alexander A. Karpstein 11
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
The South Sound of Music for PFL
Is it possible for a team to "pass" on a playoff game?
If it's not, the PFL Board of Directors should look into after seeing what's happening with the Clark County Vipers.
"It's terrible what's happened with the team," receiver Nick Crawford said Thursday. "Once Kyle (English) got hurt, it all seemed to fall apart."
The Vipers lost the last two games, both classified as home games, by a combined score of 129-6, and they're scheduled to play at Kitsap County Saturday in the semifinals of the Northern Division playoffs.
Clark County qualified for the playoffs based on its results from the first half of the season, when it went 5-0 in division games and 6-0 overall in PFL games. But, English's season ended June 11 during a game against Southern Oregon, and the Vipers lost 42-7 to start a four-game losing streak. In those four games, they've been outscored 211-26.
They're in the playoffs, though, because of a key win during their first half - 36-30 over the South Sound Shockers.
South Sound started the season 1-4 in division games and 1-5 overall, but closed with four straight wins. Further, the Shockers beat Yakima (23-13) and narrowly lost to both Kitsap (20-17) and South King (36-29). South Sound at Kitsap looks like an entertaining playoff game, if it were to happen.
It's an interesting dilemma for the league - should a team be allowed to let another team takes its place in the playoffs?
Crawford said job responsibilities hit the team hard at the same time English went down.
"I got a new job and just couldn't risk an injury," he said. "That happened to several other guys."
Crawford said he might drive to the game to support his teammates who make the trip, including longtime veteran quarterback Naamon Archer.
If it's not, the PFL Board of Directors should look into after seeing what's happening with the Clark County Vipers.
"It's terrible what's happened with the team," receiver Nick Crawford said Thursday. "Once Kyle (English) got hurt, it all seemed to fall apart."
The Vipers lost the last two games, both classified as home games, by a combined score of 129-6, and they're scheduled to play at Kitsap County Saturday in the semifinals of the Northern Division playoffs.
Clark County qualified for the playoffs based on its results from the first half of the season, when it went 5-0 in division games and 6-0 overall in PFL games. But, English's season ended June 11 during a game against Southern Oregon, and the Vipers lost 42-7 to start a four-game losing streak. In those four games, they've been outscored 211-26.
They're in the playoffs, though, because of a key win during their first half - 36-30 over the South Sound Shockers.
South Sound started the season 1-4 in division games and 1-5 overall, but closed with four straight wins. Further, the Shockers beat Yakima (23-13) and narrowly lost to both Kitsap (20-17) and South King (36-29). South Sound at Kitsap looks like an entertaining playoff game, if it were to happen.
It's an interesting dilemma for the league - should a team be allowed to let another team takes its place in the playoffs?
Crawford said job responsibilities hit the team hard at the same time English went down.
"I got a new job and just couldn't risk an injury," he said. "That happened to several other guys."
Crawford said he might drive to the game to support his teammates who make the trip, including longtime veteran quarterback Naamon Archer.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Coasting into the big games
Having the North Division title wrapped up has significant advantages for the Kitsap County Bears, especially if rumors of their preparations for this week's games are true.
The Bears plan to rest many of their starters in for their game against South King County thanks to having a two-game lead over the Colts and Clark County Vipers. The Bears are guaranteed homefield advantage through the North Division playoffs.
South King needs a win to wrap up a home game in the first round.
If Yakima wins as expected at Clark County Saturday, the Bears will play host to the Vipers in the first round, while Yakima is at South King.
And with the Vipers late-season swoon, Kitsap might be able to rest many starters then, too.
The Bears got their two-game edge with a 24-17 win over Yakima, June 26. South King beat Clark County 66-6 as 10 different players scored.
The Portland Monarchs have the South Division wrapped up, so they'll likely offer plenty of playing time to players hungry for it in their game with the Portland Raiders.
The Springfield Buzzards need a win at the Oregon Outlaws to advance to the playoffs, so they'll have their top line-up available.
The league playoffs begin July 16.
The Bears plan to rest many of their starters in for their game against South King County thanks to having a two-game lead over the Colts and Clark County Vipers. The Bears are guaranteed homefield advantage through the North Division playoffs.
South King needs a win to wrap up a home game in the first round.
If Yakima wins as expected at Clark County Saturday, the Bears will play host to the Vipers in the first round, while Yakima is at South King.
And with the Vipers late-season swoon, Kitsap might be able to rest many starters then, too.
The Bears got their two-game edge with a 24-17 win over Yakima, June 26. South King beat Clark County 66-6 as 10 different players scored.
The Portland Monarchs have the South Division wrapped up, so they'll likely offer plenty of playing time to players hungry for it in their game with the Portland Raiders.
The Springfield Buzzards need a win at the Oregon Outlaws to advance to the playoffs, so they'll have their top line-up available.
The league playoffs begin July 16.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Discipline key to Bears-Mavs battle?
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| Linebacker Jesse "Captain Caveman" Cardenas has the Mavericks playing under control. |
The key area is penalties, and the Mavericks dominated that in their 42-32 win at Grays Harbor by having just one at a meaningless moment.
Kitsap County, meanwhile, got involved in what the published account of the game might be referred to as the "Antietam" of penalties during its 40-13 win over Clark County. The first half, according to the report, included 30 penalties, which caused the half to last two hours.
Grays Harbor actually had just a handful of penalties called by an officiating crew that just got cleared to move up to small college games, but those penalties came at key times. The first caused the Mavs to shun a punt on fourth-and-6, in favor of a run on fourth-and-1 on a drive that ended with a touchdown on play No. 13. Another penalty wiped out a recovered onsides kick. The Mavs rerturned the ensuing kickoff 70 yards for a score.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Vipers move Thomas in at QB
Marvin Thomas is the answer for the Clark County Vipers this week.
With Kyle English done for the season, and Naamon Archer out for the weekend, the Vipers are turning to Thomas at quarterback for their key game Saturday against the Kitsap County Bears in a battle of unbeatens in the Northern Division of the Pacific Football League.
Thomas, who prepped at Evergreen High in Vancouver, has played in mop-up roles this season.
"He's got a lot of athletic skill and has played at a high level before," Clark County coach Reggie White said Wednesday. "He knows our offense. He's ready to do a good job for us."
Both teams are 5-0 in Northern Division play. Game time is set for 6 p.m. at Olympic High School in Bremerton, Wash.
English, who has played quarterback, running back and receiver, re-injured his left ACL in Saturday's 42-7 loss at home to Southern Oregon in which he and Archer combined to throw six interceptions.
The Vipers, though, were without key defensive lineman Marquise Cross and three-way threat Jason Pabillano, both of whom are set to play Saturday.
Pabillano, who has scored as a running back and kick returner and is a standout defensive back, missed the past two games with a high sprain of his right ankle.
White, who expects more than 30 players to travel with the team, said the loss of the team's top two quarterbacks shouldn't affect its morale.
"Everyone expects us to be the underdog, but we're okay with that," he said. "Saturday was a tough game, but it brought everyone together on what we need to do to be successful for the rest of the season."
Kitsap has been led throughout the season by running backs Edward Ash and Anthony Galloway, each of whom has scored seven touchdowns.
With Kyle English done for the season, and Naamon Archer out for the weekend, the Vipers are turning to Thomas at quarterback for their key game Saturday against the Kitsap County Bears in a battle of unbeatens in the Northern Division of the Pacific Football League.
Thomas, who prepped at Evergreen High in Vancouver, has played in mop-up roles this season.
"He's got a lot of athletic skill and has played at a high level before," Clark County coach Reggie White said Wednesday. "He knows our offense. He's ready to do a good job for us."
Both teams are 5-0 in Northern Division play. Game time is set for 6 p.m. at Olympic High School in Bremerton, Wash.
English, who has played quarterback, running back and receiver, re-injured his left ACL in Saturday's 42-7 loss at home to Southern Oregon in which he and Archer combined to throw six interceptions.
The Vipers, though, were without key defensive lineman Marquise Cross and three-way threat Jason Pabillano, both of whom are set to play Saturday.
Pabillano, who has scored as a running back and kick returner and is a standout defensive back, missed the past two games with a high sprain of his right ankle.
White, who expects more than 30 players to travel with the team, said the loss of the team's top two quarterbacks shouldn't affect its morale.
"Everyone expects us to be the underdog, but we're okay with that," he said. "Saturday was a tough game, but it brought everyone together on what we need to do to be successful for the rest of the season."
Kitsap has been led throughout the season by running backs Edward Ash and Anthony Galloway, each of whom has scored seven touchdowns.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Southern Oregon puts a twist on Vipers-Bears
VANCOUVER, Wash. - The Southern Oregon Renegades were a pretty good team with essentially back-up quarterbacks leading the way through the first half of the Pacific Football League season, but with Nate Ellis at the helm of their offense they might be the league's best team.
Ellis played for the first time this season and led the Renegades to a 42-7 win over Clark County Saturday at Kiggins Bowl, handing the Vipers their first loss of the season.
Ellis ran for two touchdowns, threw for two and struggled on only a handful of plays as the Renegades avenged an overtime loss in the Border War two months earlier. Southern Oregon had nine turnovers in the loss, but just two on Saturday. Instead, the 'Gades forced nine turnovers and turned two into touchdowns.
Southern Oregon improved to 6-1 overall, having lost only to the Portland Monarchs, the three-time defending champions of the Oregon Football League.
Both teams played without a number of key players. The Vipers played without defensive lineman Marquise Cross and two-way back Jason Pabillano, while the Renegades played without running back Alvin Thornton.
Clark County suffered a key injury when quarterback Kyle English suffered a recurring knee injury and might be lost for the season. The Vipers play at Kitsap County on Saturday in a battle for first place in the Northern Division and will likely be without English and No. 2 quarterback Naamon Archer, who has a scheduling conflict.
In addition to playing the Bears, the Vipers have a home game with the Yakima Mavericks, who've been on fire since losing to both the Vipers and Bears.
Ellis, who is hoping to locate a college scholarship in the fall, completed just seven of 20 passes, but one went for a 6-yard scoring pass to tight end Antoine Williams and only one was intercepted, helping the team avoid the numerous problems it had in the first meeting with the Vipers. Eliis finished with 32 yards on 11 carries.
John Jones and Bruce Franklin each picked off two passes for Southern Oregon. Jones returned one 63 yards for a touchdown that gave the Renegades a 14-lead with 7:30 left in the first quarter. Francis Sesepasara returned a fumble 5 yards for a score in the third quarter.
English and Archer struggled to complete passes throughout the evening, hitting just 10 of 30 attempts for 117 yards and one score: a 25-yard completion from Archer to Cody Gilbert that pulled the Vipers within 14-7. Of the six interceptions, none was more crucial than the fifth, when Jones stopped a Vipers drive at the Southern Oregon goal line and the score at 21-7. The Renegades promptly marched 77 yards on six plays with running back Andre Smith motoring 19 yards for the score and a 28-7 lead with 6:54 left in the third quarter.
Ellis played for the first time this season and led the Renegades to a 42-7 win over Clark County Saturday at Kiggins Bowl, handing the Vipers their first loss of the season.
Ellis ran for two touchdowns, threw for two and struggled on only a handful of plays as the Renegades avenged an overtime loss in the Border War two months earlier. Southern Oregon had nine turnovers in the loss, but just two on Saturday. Instead, the 'Gades forced nine turnovers and turned two into touchdowns.
Southern Oregon improved to 6-1 overall, having lost only to the Portland Monarchs, the three-time defending champions of the Oregon Football League.
Both teams played without a number of key players. The Vipers played without defensive lineman Marquise Cross and two-way back Jason Pabillano, while the Renegades played without running back Alvin Thornton.
Clark County suffered a key injury when quarterback Kyle English suffered a recurring knee injury and might be lost for the season. The Vipers play at Kitsap County on Saturday in a battle for first place in the Northern Division and will likely be without English and No. 2 quarterback Naamon Archer, who has a scheduling conflict.
In addition to playing the Bears, the Vipers have a home game with the Yakima Mavericks, who've been on fire since losing to both the Vipers and Bears.
Ellis, who is hoping to locate a college scholarship in the fall, completed just seven of 20 passes, but one went for a 6-yard scoring pass to tight end Antoine Williams and only one was intercepted, helping the team avoid the numerous problems it had in the first meeting with the Vipers. Eliis finished with 32 yards on 11 carries.
John Jones and Bruce Franklin each picked off two passes for Southern Oregon. Jones returned one 63 yards for a touchdown that gave the Renegades a 14-lead with 7:30 left in the first quarter. Francis Sesepasara returned a fumble 5 yards for a score in the third quarter.
English and Archer struggled to complete passes throughout the evening, hitting just 10 of 30 attempts for 117 yards and one score: a 25-yard completion from Archer to Cody Gilbert that pulled the Vipers within 14-7. Of the six interceptions, none was more crucial than the fifth, when Jones stopped a Vipers drive at the Southern Oregon goal line and the score at 21-7. The Renegades promptly marched 77 yards on six plays with running back Andre Smith motoring 19 yards for the score and a 28-7 lead with 6:54 left in the third quarter.
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