Sometimes, it only takes one play to make a difference.
Saturday, Mountain View graduate Ryan Johnson made the play of the game for Montana’s defense in a 43-20 win over Southern Utah.
With the Grizzlies up 29-14 midway through the third quarter, Southern Utah had driven to Montana’s 17 yard line. But Johnson, the starting defensive end, intercepted a pass at the line of scrimmage. He returned it 40 yards, stiff-arming would-be tacklers along the way.
Montana scored eight plays later to put the game away.
Johnson also had five tackles and one sack. He was named defensive player of the game and nominated for Big Sky defensive player of the week.
Here’s how Clark County players fared on the college gridiron this weekend:
* — has used redshirt year
Air Force
Last game: Beat Navy 28-14 to improve to 4-0 this season. The Falcons are 1-0 in Mountain West Conference play.
Next game: at Wyoming, Oct. 8, 12:30 p.m.
Brody Bagnall, Evergreen, So., LB — Did not play.
Chris Mitchell, Mountain View, Fr., OL — Will likely redshirt.
Butte College
Last game: Beat San Francisco College 44-7 to improve to 3-2 in California Community College Athletic Association play.
Next game: at Feather River, Oct. 15, 1 p.m.
Lane Andersen, Ridgefield, Fr., OL — Will likely redshirt.
Carroll College
Last game: Bye week
Next game: at College of Idaho, Oct. 8, 12 p.m.
William Noce-Sheldon, Seton Catholic, Fr.*, WR — Bye week
Jordan Del Moral, Camas, Fr., RB — Bye week
Central Washington
Last game: Won at Simon Fraser 55-6 to improve to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in Great Northwest Athletic Conference play.
Next game: at Humboldt State, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.
Jesse Zalk, Prairie, Sr., WR — Scored two touchdowns, one on a 56-yard punt return and another on a 50-yard reception. Finished with four catches for 89 yards and three punt returns for 80 yards, giving him 169 all-purpose yards.
Kevin Haynes, Battle Ground, Jr. LB — Had a team-high seven tackles, all solo. He menaced the Simon Fraser quarterback, sacking him once and collecting three quarterback hits. Also had four tackles for loss, accounting for 28 yards.
Josh Stolz, Mountain View, Sr.* OL — Started at center for an offense that gained 442 yards.
Kaben Humphrey-Butler, Union, Sr. WR — Had one catch for 31 yards, his longest of the season.
Chavo Camargo, Mountain View, So., K/P — Did not play.
Tyler Blackwell, Camas, Fr., DB — Did not play.
Will Ortner, Hockinson, Fr., LB — Did not play.
Jarrin Webb, Camas, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Citrus College
Last game: Lost to Southwestern 44-28 to fall to 3-1 in California Community Colleges Athletic Association play.
Next game: at Victor Valley, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
Jacob Bystry, Columbia River, Fr*. WR — Had two catches for 68 yards, including a 49-yard reception that set up a touchdown in the third quarter. Also had one kickoff return for 11 yards.
Carson Bassett, Columbia River, Fr. WR — Had one catch for seven yards.
College of Idaho
Last game: Lost at No. 9 Southern Oregon 31-27 to fall to 2-3 overall and 1-3 in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: Carroll College, Oct. 8, 12 p.m.
Chris Waters, Battle Ground, So., DB — Returned the opening kickoff 62 yards to the Southern Oregon 3 yard line.
College of The Siskiyous
Last game: Lost to Modesto 59-43 to fall to 2-3 in California Community Colleges Athletic Association play.
Next game: American River, Oct. 15, 1 p.m.
Ala Tulenkun, Fort Vancouver, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Aaron Burns, Hockinson, Fr., OL — Did not play.
Joseph Garrison, Skyview, Fr., OL — Did not play.
Eastern Oregon
Last game: Bye week.
Next game: at Montana State-Northern, Oct. 8, 5 p.m.
Jorden Payne, Camas, Jr., DB — Bye week.
John Payne, Camas, Sr.*, DB — Bye week.
Zach Lacey, Woodland, So., DL — Bye week.
Marcus Hansen, Mountain View, Jr.*, LB — Bye week.
William Ephraim, Camas, Fr.*, DB — Bye week.
Eastern Washington
Last game: On a day that saw Mountain View grad Michael Roos inducted to the EWU hall of fame, the Eagles beat UC Davis 63-30 to improve to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: Northern Colorado, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
Reilly Hennessey, Camas, So.*, QB — Was the holder on kicking attempts.
Zach Eagle, Camas, So.*, WR — Did not play.
Roldan Alcobendas, Camas, Jr.*, K —Made all nine of his extra-point attempts. Missed a 32-yard field goal. Had six kickoffs, one of which went for a touchback.
Kedrick Johnson, Hockinson, Fr., WR — Did not play.
Rudolph Mataia Jr., Evergreen, Fr, DL — Did not play.
George Fox
Last game: Lost to Whitworth 28-23 to fall to 0-3 overall and 0-1 in Northwest Conference play.
Next game: At Lewis and Clark, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
Josiah Tully, King’s Way Christian, So., WR — Did not play.
Austin Wisenbaker, Portland Christian (Washougal hometown), Jr.*, DE — Had three tackles including one solo.
Dalton Moe, Gladstone (Battle Ground hometown), Jr., RB — Did not play.
Samuel Barnes, Washougal, So., LB — Did not play.
Brandon Casteel, Washougal, So., RB — Did not play.
K.J. Santos, Seton Catholic, So., FB — Did not play.
Caleb Smith, Prairie, Fr., P — Had one kickoff return for 20 yards.
Garrett McKee, Columbia River, Fr., QB — Did not play.
Idaho
Last game: Lost to Troy 34-14 to fall to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in the Sun Belt Conference.
Next game: at Louisiana-Monroe, Oct. 8, 4 p.m.
Trent “Buck” Cowan, Union, Sr., TE — Had a team-high five catches for 58 yards, including a 22-yard touchdown reception.
Liberty
Last game: Beat Robert Morris 41-7 to improve to 2-3 overall.
Next game: at Kennesaw State, Oct. 15, 4 p.m.
Josh Tully, King’s Way Christian, Fr.*, WR – Played in a backup role.
Linfield
Last game: Beat Lewis and Clark 59-7 to improve to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in Northwest Conference play.
Next game: at Pacific, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
Matt Matteo, Skyview, Jr., C – Did not play.
Will Warne, Mountain View, Fr., K/P – Made his only extra-point attempt. Kicked off twice, averaging 53.5 yards per kickoff.
Montana
Last game: Beat Southern Utah 43-20 to improve to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in Big Sky Conference play.
Next game: Mississippi Valley State, Oct. 8, 1:30 p.m.
Ryan Johnson, Mountain View, Sr.* DE — Had five tackles and made the defensive play of the game with an interception in the third quarter. He picked off a pass at the Montana 17 and returned it 40 yards. That set up a Montana touchdown that put the Grizzlies up 36-14. He also had one sack and two quarterback hits.
Jerrin Williams, Evergreen, Fr.*, S — Had three tackles, including one solo.
Kobey Eaton, Evergreen, Fr.*, WR —Played in a backup role.
Rey Green, Union, Fr., RB — Did not play.
Montana Tech
Last game: Bye week.
Next game: Montana Western, Oct. 8, 12 p.m.
Max Hiller, La Center, Fr.*, LB — Bye week.
Montana State-Northern
Last game: Bye week.
Next game: Eastern Oregon, Oct. 8, 5 p.m.
Jess Krahn, Hockinson, Jr., QB —Bye week.
Nebraska
Last game: The No. 15 Huskers beat Illinois 31-16 to improve to 5-0 and 2-0 in Big Ten play.
Next game: Indiana, Oct. 15, 12:30 p.m.
Caleb Lightbourn, Camas, Fr., P — Nebraska did not punt the entire game. Each drive ended in a scoring play, turnover or missed field goal.
New Mexico State
Last game: Beat Louisiana Lafayette 37-31 to improve to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the Sun Belt Conference.
Next game: at Idaho, Oct. 15, 2 p.m.
Cameron Loos, Hockinson, Fr., TE — Played in a backup role.
Pacific University
Last game: Lost to Pacific Lutheran 27-16 to fall to 1-3 overall and 0-1 in the Northwest Conference.
Next game: Linfield, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
Joe Davis, Hockinson, So., LB — Played in a backup role. Recorded one tackle.
Pacific Lutheran University
Last game: Beat Pacific 27-16 to improve to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the Northwest Conference.
Next game: at Willamette, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
Logan Black, Ridgefield, Fr., OL — Did not play.
Peru State
Last game: Lost to Baker 42-21 to fall to 4-2 overall and in the NAIA Heart of America Athletic Conference.
Next game: at William Penn, Oct. 15, 11 a.m.
Dylan King, Skyview, Jr., DB — Had one tackle.
Portland State
Last game: Beat Idaho State 45-20 to improve to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: at Weber State, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.
John Norcross, Camas, Jr.* LB — Had one tackle.
Isaac Ennis, Columbia River, Fr.*, OL — Did not play.
Glen Whearty, Skyview, Fr.*, OL — Did not play.
Nathan Hawthorne, Columbia River, Fr., WR — Did not play.
University of Redlands
Last game: Beat Occidental 63-29 to improve to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the NCAA Division III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Next game: at La Verne, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
Blake Roy, Camas, Fr. TE — Started at tight end, but did not record a catch.
Simon Fraser
Last game: Lost to Central Washington 55-6 to fall to 0-5 overall and 0-3 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
Next game: at Western Oregon, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
Gabe Lopes, Camas, So., LB — Started at linebacker. Had five tackles, including one tackle for loss and one half of a sack.
Sam Swerhone, Portland Christian (Ridgefield hometown), Sr.*, WR — Did not play.
Southern Oregon
Last game: Beat College of Idaho 31-27 to improve to 3-2 on the season and 3-1 in NAIA Frontier Conference play.
Next game: at Rocky Mountain College, Oct. 8, 12 p.m.
Jordan Suell, Fort Vancouver, Fr.*, WR — Made his first career start at wide receiver. Had one catch for 44 yards. It led to a touchdown two plays later in the second quarter.
Parker Randle, Battle Ground, Fr.*, WR — Did not play.
Tanner Aldridge, Camas, Fr.*, OL — Did not play.
Nate Kuratli, Union, Fr., DB — Did not play.
Southern Utah
Last game: Lost to Montana 43-20 to fall to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: UC Davis, Oct. 8, 5 p.m.
Taylor Nelson, Union, Jr., LB — Started at linebacker. Did not record a tackle.
Washington
Last game: The No. 10 Huskies beat Stanford 44-7 to improve to 5-0 and 2-0 in the Pac-12 Conference.
Next game: at Oregon, Oct. 8, 4:30 p.m.
Hayden Schuh, Skyview, Sr., DB — Played in a backup role. Had one tackle.
Washington State
Last game: Beat Oregon 55-31 to improve to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in the Pac-12 Conference.
Next game: at Stanford, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Erik Powell, Seton Catholic, Jr.*, K —Made all seven on his extra-point attempts. Had a 22-yard field goal attempt blocked. Kicked off eight times for an average of 64 yards with two going for touchbacks.
Noah Schultz-Rathbun, Hockinson, Sr. OL — Played in a backup role.
Brad Benton, King’s Way, So.*, DE — Did not play.
Austin Benton, King’s Way, Fr.*, WR — Did not play.
Willamette
Last game: Beat Puget Sound 63-24 to improve to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in the Northwest Conference.
Next game: Pacific Lutheran, Oct. 8, 1 p.m.
