Evergreen turns to its defense to beat Heritage 12-6
Jackson scores go-ahead touchdown, Kailea gets clinching sack By Tim Martinez, Columbian Assistant Sports Editor
Published: March 5, 2021, 8:16pm
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4 Photos Heritage s Andre Cowley (42) takes on Evergreen’s Tejuan Conde (1) in the second quarter at McKenzie Stadium on Friday afternoon, March 5, 2021. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery
Last week, Evergreen turned to its big-player performers.
On Friday, the Plainsmen leaned on its defense up front. And that’s just fine with junior lineman David Kailea.
“I just knew we had to explode up front,” Kailea said. “You know, defense wins games. Up front we’ve just got to be dogs up there, explode on whatever we see.”
Evergreen lives up to big-play potential, beats Prairie 34-22
Fite, Woodin have big plays in Plainsmen s victory By Tim Martinez, Columbian Assistant Sports Editor
Published: February 26, 2021, 11:50pm
Share: Evergreen football players receive pre-game instruction at their makeshift locker room in the empty stands at McKenzie Stadium (Tim Martinez/The Columbian)
Evergreen came into the season with some big-play potential, and the Plainsmen reached that potential on Friday night.
Jaylen Fite caught seven passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns and JJ Woodin threw four touchdown passes as Evergreen opened the season with a 34-22 win over Prairie at McKenzie Stadium.
“It was awesome,” said Woodin, a transfer from Lake Oswego, Ore. “I was just so thankful for the opportunity because you know our season almost got canceled. This means everything to me. These six games are crucial. I’m just going to go all o