NCAA Division-II, Division-III and NAIA college football teams learned their postseason fates this weekend.
And that meant both joy and disappointment for programs where Clark County players make an impact.
Keithen Shepard (Union HS) helped MIT secure a berth in the NCAA Division-III playoffs. He had two touchdown catches as the Engineers clinched just the programs second conference championship.
MIT (9-1) will face Johns Hopkins (9-1) in the first round of the 32-team tournament on Saturday in Baltimore.
The fate of other programs was decided by committees that hand out at-large berths.
Central Washington, where several local players have significant roles, was passed over for an NCAA Divison-II berth after dropping its season finale against Azusa Pacific. The Wildcats (8-3) earned at least a share of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference title for a second straight year.
Linfield (7-2) had its string of nine consecutive postseason appearances snapped. The Wildcats, which finished second in the Northwest Conference, had hoped for an at-large berth to the Divison-III playoffs after a 50-7 rout of Pacific on Saturday.
As always, email updates to Sports Editor Micah Rice at micah.rice@columbian.com.
Here’s how Clark County players fared on the college gridiron this weekend:
* — has used redshirt year
Abilene Christian
Last game: Beat Sam Houston State 17-10 to improve to 6-4 overall and 5-3 in the Southland Conference.
Next game: Central Arkansas, Nov. 17, 12 p.m.
Dakota Napierkowski, Camas, So., OL — Did not play.
Air Force
Last game: Beat New Mexico 42-24 to improve to 2-4 in the Mountain West Conference and 4-6 overall.
Next game: at Wyoming, Nov. 17, 1 p.m.
Brody Bagnall, Evergreen, Sr., LB — Started at linebacker. Had two tackles and one pass broken up.
Next game: Season over.
Reilly Hennessey, Camas, Sr. QB — Completed 15 of 27 passes for 315 yards, including touchdown passes of 78 and 25 yards and no interceptions. Also rushed 12 times for 63 yards.
Will Ortner, Hockinson, So.*, OL — Started at left guard on an offensive line that helped the Wildcats gain 667 yards, including a school record 570 yards rushing.
Isaiah Carbajal, Mountain View, Fr.*, DL — Had five tackles, including two solo.
Kai Gamble, Union, Fr.*, LB — Started on the defensive line. Did not make a tackle.
Max Randle, Battle Ground, Fr.*, DB —Did not play.
Canon Racanelli, Hockinson, Fr., QB — Did not play.
Angel Terry, Hudson’s Bay, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Chapman
Last game: Beat La Verne 55-34 to improve to 5-4 overall and 4-3 in the Division-III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
College of Siskiyous
Last game: Lost to Sierra 38-28 to fall to to 3-7.
Next game: Season over
Ala Telenkun, Fort Vancouver, So., DL — Had one solo tackle, which was a tackle for loss.
Sergio Vega-McBride, Hudson’s Bay, Fr., DL —Did not play.
Brett Judd, La Center, So., LB — Had one solo tackle.
Lafitaga Sosene, Heritage, So., DL — Did not play.
Whitey Sosene, Heritage, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Tyrell Hall, Mountain View, Fr., DB — Did not play.
J’Wan Vick, Heritage, Fr., DB — Did not play.
Eastern Oregon
Last game: Beat Carroll College 8-7 to improve to 6-4 overall and in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: Season over.
Zach Lacey, Woodland, Sr., DL — Started at nose tackle. Had three tackles, including one solo.
Jarred Telles, Evergreen, So., DB — Did not play.
Bailey Buckner, Battle Ground, Fr.*, LB — Did not play.
E’Lon Mack, Heritage, Jr., WR — Did not play.
Eastern Washington
Last game: Beat UC Davis 59-20 to improve to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: at Portland State, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Roldan Alcobendas, Camas, Sr.*, K — Made a 24-yard field goal and all eight of his extra points. Punted five times for an average of 39.8 yards, with a long of 57 and four downed inside the 20. Also made one tackle.
Zach Eagle, Camas, Sr.*, WR — Did not play. Suffered a leg injury Sept. 29 vs. Montana State.
Kedrick Johnson, Hockinson, So.*, DB — Had one quarterback hit.
Dylan Ingram, Camas, Fr.*, TE — Had one kickoff return for six yards.
Gunner Talkington, Battle Ground, Fr.*, QB —Did not play.
Aiden Nellor, Union, Fr., TE — Played in a backup role.
Next game: Season over.
Josiah Tully, King’s Way Christian, Sr., WR —Did not play.
K.J. Santos, Seton Catholic, Sr., FB —Played in a backup role.
Abe Smith, Union, So., S — Had two tackles and one fumble recovery.
Matt Henry, Hockinson, Fr., LB — Did not play.
Kyle Brabec, Battle Ground, Fr., LB — Did not play.
Noho Lidstone, Columbia River, So., LB — Did not play.
Hawaii
Last game: Bye week.
Next game: UNLV, Nov. 17, 9 p.m.
Michael Boyle, Camas, Fr.*, PK –
Idaho State
Last game: Lost to Cal Poly 37-14 to fall to 6-4 overall and 5-2 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: Weber State, Nov. 17, 1:35 p.m.
Caleb Eldred, Camas, Fr.*, OL – Played in a backup role for an offense that gained 367 yards.
Liberty
Last game: Lost to Virginia 45-24 to fall to 4-5 overall.
Next game: at Auburn, Nov. 17, 1 p.m.
Josh Tully, King’s Way Christian, Jr.*, WR – Did not play.
Linfield
Last game: Beat Pacific 50-7 to improve to 7-2 overall and 6-1 in the Division-III Northwest Conference.
Next game: Season over.
Will Warne, Mountain View, Jr.*, K – Missed field goal attempts of 51, 45 and 26 yards. Made all six extra point attempts.
Tyler Bergeron, Battle Ground, Fr, LB/DB – Started at free safety. Had four tackles, including one solo, and one pass broken up.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Last game: Beat Spingfield College 22-7 to improve to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in the NCAA Division-III New England Mens and Womens Athletic Conference, claiming the conference title.
Next game: NCAA Divison-III Playoffs, Johns Hopkins, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.
Keithen Shepard, Union, So., WR — Caught three passes for 47 yards, including touchdowns of 29 and 5 yards. Had two kickoff returns for 44 yards with a long of 25. Had four punt returns for 44 yards with a long of 19.
Montana
Last game: Beat Idaho 46-27 to improve to 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: Montana State, Nov. 17, 12 p.m.
Kobey Eaton, Evergreen, Jr.*, DB — Did not play.
Rey Green, Union, So.*, RB — Did not play.
Michael Matthews, Camas, Fr.*, LB —Did not play.
Skyler Martin, Skyview, Fr.*, OL — Started at left guard, helping Montana’s offense gain 420 yards.
Cole Grossman, Skyview, Fr., TE — Did not play.
Montana Tech
Last game: Beat Rocky Mountain 31-27 to improve to 5-5 both overall and in the NAIA Frontier Conference.
Next game: Season over.
Max Hiller, La Center, Jr.*, LB —Did not play.
Zeek Fromel, Mountain View, Fr., OL/DL —Did not play.
Jack Hiller, La Center, Fr., OL — Did not play.
Nebraska
Last game: Beat Illinois 54-35 to improve to 3-7 overall and 2-5 in the Big Ten.
Next game: Michigan State, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.
Caleb Lightbourn, Camas, Jr., P — Did not play.
Notre Dame
Last game: Beat Florida State 42-13 to improve to 10-0.
Next game: Syracuse, Nov. 17, 12:30 p.m.
Nolan Henry, Union, Sr., QB — Did not play.
Oregon State
Last game: Lost to Stanford 48-17 to fall to 2-8 overall and 1-6 in the Pac-12 Conference.
Next game: at Washington, Nov. 17, 1:30 p.m.
Jack Colletto, Camas, So., QB — Did not play.
Next game: Season over.
Logan Black, Ridgefield, Jr., OL — Started at left guard for an offense that gained 329 yards.
Tristan Thomas, Woodland, So., LB — Had four tackles, all solo, including a tackle for loss.
Liam Nabors, King’s Way Christian, So., QB — Did not play.
Peru State (Neb.)
Last game: Lost to Benedictine 41-23 to fall to 3-8 overall and 1-4 in the Heart of America Conference.
Next game: Season over.
Dylan King, Skyview, Sr.*, DB — Had one tackle and forced a fumble, which he recovered.
Portland State
Last game: Lost to North Dakota 17-10 to fall to 4-6 overall and 3-4 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: at Portland State, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Nathan Hawthorne, Columbia River, So.*, WR — Played in a backup role and on special teams.
Brady Brick, Battle Ground, Fr.*, OL — Played in a backup role for an offense that gained 597 yards.
Jacob Bystry, Columbia River, Jr, WR — Had one catch for 4 yards.
Cameron Loos, Hockinson, Jr., TE — Did not play.
University of Redlands
Last game: Beat Occidental 52-20 to improve to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the Division-III Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Claimed a share of the conference title.
Next game: Season over.
Blake Roy, Camas, Jr. TE —Had four catches for 51 yards with a long of 30.
David McDonald, Union, Fr., DB — Did not play.
Jordan Suell, Fort Vancouver, Jr.*, WR — Played at wide receiver but did not have a catch.
Southern Utah
Last game: Lost to Weber State 31-18 to fall to 1-9 overall and 1-6 in the Big Sky Conference.
Next game: at Cal Poly, Nov. 17, 4 p.m.
Taylor Nelson, Union, Sr.*, LB — Started at linebacker. Had nine tackles, including eight solo and two for a loss.
Tate Nelson, Union, Fr., LB — Did not play.
Washington
Last game: Bye
Next game: Oregon State, Nov. 17, 1:30 p.m.
Angelo Sarchi, Skyview, Fr., DB —
Noah Hellyer, Skyview, Fr., DB —
Washington State
Last game: Beat Colorado 31-7 to improve to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in the Pac-12 Conference.
Next game: Arizona, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Beau Braden, Columbia River, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Western Oregon
Last game: Lost to Eastern New Mexico 19-14 to fall to 5-6 overall. Finished 4-4 in the Division-II Great Northwest Athletic Conference.
Next game: Season over.
Nathan Hockhalter, Columbia River, Fr.*, DL — Did not play.
Nehru Faalevau, Union, Fr.*, WR — Did not play.
Jordan Hickman, Hudson’s Bay, Fr.*, QB — Did not play.
Aksel Fredrickson, Battle Ground, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Wyatt Harsh, Woodland, Fr., QB — Did not play.
Koben Jamison, Columbia River, Fr., DB — Did not play.
Tyrek McCullum, Union, Fr., DB — Did not play.
Alex Rodriguez, Evergreen, Fr., DL — Did not play.
Wyoming
Last game: Bye week
Next game: Air Force, Nov. 17, TBA
James Price, Camas, Sr., WR —
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