Football Recap: Joseph Palomo Leads Woodland's Defense on Friday + How To Watch

The home team had come away the winner the last four times Woodland and Columbia River had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Beavers skirted past the Rapids 17-14. That's more bragging rights for the Beavers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Michael Belvin looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 92 yards and one TD. Zach Young did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 81 receiving yards.

Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Woodland proved: they limited Columbia River to a paltry 3.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Adam Ortiz for the heroic effort on defense: he. Woodland's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.6.

Joseph Palomo

Total Tackles

09/19/25 @ Washougal	4
09/05/25 vs Kalama	6
09/12/25 @ La Center	10
09/26/25 @ Columbia River	11

Woodland's defense didn't let Cole Pearson, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. Joseph Palomo was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 11.

Columbia River's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Greg Blau, who picked up 100 receiving yards and one score.

The victory got Woodland back to even at 2-2. As for Columbia River, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Woodland is set to take on their familiar foe Hockinson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Columbia River will face off against rival R.A. Long at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.