You had to be there. That's all we can say! Look for the Video Highlights.
Here are some news notes from that game:
Irish prevail: Anthony Yakovich blocked Patrick Acosta's 54-yard field goal attempt on the final play, allowing Sheldon (7-4) to finally breathe easy with a 33-30 victory over visiting Westview (6-5) in Eugene.
The Wildcats pulled within 33-30 after a three-yard keeper by quarterback Josh Hill with 8.4 seconds left. Westview then recovered an onside kick and completed a short pass to set up the last-gasp field goal try.
Sheldon took a 33-23 lead with 1:29 remaining thanks to a one-handed catch by Curtis White. He hauled in a pass from Jordan Johnson for a 32-yard score on a fourth-and-nine play.
The teams combined for 676 total yards in a game with five lead changes.
The game was a rematch from the second week of the 2007 regular season, when Westview won 28-7, the Irish's first regular season loss at home since Sept. 6, 2000.
11.15.2008
PICTURES OF 2008: Take a look!
These are some of the great pictures captured by Ish Acosta: Thanks for the great memories!!
11.08.2008
Cats Beat #6 Central Catholic 42-7 in Round #1
News article to follow but watch this for Fun:
Read the article here:
Westview in a Route:
Portland Tribune
The Metro League must be pretty mighty, because its No. 4 team routed the Mt. Hood Conference champ Friday at PGE Park.
Westview racked up 598 yards offense and scored on a bevy of big plays to beat the Rams, 42-7, in the first round of the Class 6A football playoffs.
Quarterback Josh Hill completed 10 of 16 passes for 233 yards and three long touchdowns and added 118 yards on eight carries on the ground, including a 70-yard sprinting score. Running back David Aguilar, sidelined for the first quarter after missing two practices with sickness, ran for 170 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries.
The Wildcats (6-4) let Central Catholic score only once, tying the game 7-7, and then rattled off 35 unanswered points. It wasn't like Central didn't move the ball; the Rams got into Westview seven other times, but left without points after three interceptions, three unconverted fourth downs and a missed field goal.
The Rams (9-2) saw their nine-game winning streak end. It wasn't a fluke, this No. 4 team beating that league champ.
"They have some explosive kids," Central coach Steve Pyne says. "We ran up against a team that was physical and fast, and I don't think we matched up well. Give them credit, they played well."
The Wildcats were coming off a 54-14 loss to Southridge, only the second time Westview has lost to its Beaverton School District rival. The Wildcats had a good week of practice, capped off by a night of bowling and pizza on Thursday.
"Finishing fourth place in Metro, maybe nobody was looking at us," the 5-11, 195-pound Hill says. "But, it's the best league in the state; coming out four, we're probably as good as a one or two in other leagues. It's a playoff game every week in the Metro."
Westview advances to play defending state champ Sheldon next weekend. The Irish beat Tigard 29-14.
Hill, Aguilar, Hayes Garrity and Robert Casteel shined for the Wildcats, who turned a close game into a rout in the second half.
The teams traded some defensive stops and missed field goals, and then closed the first half with scoring.
Casteel caught the ball over Central defender Seth Downes and scored on a 30-yard pass play to put Westview up 7-0. But the Rams responded with a well-executed passing play, as QB Derek Bowen rolled out left and threw back across the middle to hit Marcos Montas on a 63-yard scoring strike.
But the Wildcats came right back as Hill hit Garrity, who outleaped a Central defender, for a 23-yard reception. On the next play, Garrity caught the ball and cut between two defenders and a blocker by the sideline and ran for a 45-yard score, putting Westview up 14-7 at halftime.
Westview made a defensive stop to start the second half and then scored quickly, as Hill ripped off a 28-yard run and Aguilar found a big hole on a sweep and scored on a 52-yard run.
Central still felt good about its chances, and decided to use injured running back Luke Onderko in the second half; he tweaked his sore hamstring in pre-game warmups, and Rams coaches wanted to be cautious. The 5-11, 220 Onderko pounded ahead for 39 yards on five carries, as Central moved to the Westview 25.
On the next play, defensive back Hill telegraphed a Bowen pass and made an interception.
Hill then found Casteel again on a 41-yard catch-and-run, with Central's Jordan Perry saving a touchdown with a tackle.
Four plays later, Aguilar scored on a 3-yard run and the rout was on.
Daniel Keel picked off Bowen, and the very fast Hill outsprinted the Ram defense on his 70-yard TD run, making it 35-7.
Early in the fourth quarter, Hill and Casteel hooked up again on a 45-yard score. Later, driving for pride, Central got stopped again as Westview's Grady Garrett picked off backup Ram QB Perry.
Running the spread offense, Hill has been known to tuck and run with the ball too much. But he showed off his passing ability, after throwing low, behind and high to receivers early in the game.
"We had some miscommunication and I was a little jittery," Hill says. "My senior year, I want to do big things. Once we settled in, it was all good."
Westview's domination started at the line of scrimmage, Hill adds. "We were getting five and 10 yards without getting touched," he says. "When we do that, big things happen."
Westview coach Greg Fisher says his team has athletes, it's just been matter of putting things together.
"It is a game of momentum. You get one (score), and you're trying to get another if you get a team down who's a half step behind," he says. "All season long it's been us working on us as a team, the maturity level, because we have athletes."
Garrity, substituting for Aguilar early, rushed for 50 yards on seven carries, and he added three catches for 75 yards and a touchdown. Casteel had four catches for 123 yards and the two scores.
Bowen, fairly crisp in the first half, finished 19 of 33 for 189 yards. He was 7 of 17 for 61 yards in the second half, as Westview's pressure got to him. Nick Aguas and Onderko combined for 85 yards on 16 carries, and receiver Downes caught seven balls for 65 yards for Central.
"Our guys who made plays for us all year long struggled," Pyne says. "It's what you expect out of kids — they struggle sometimes — and it's tough to win football games. We moved the ball, we just couldn't finish drives.
"It's unfortunate, but our seniors accomplished more than anybody thought they would, being 9-2 and winning the league. It hurts, it's disappointing, but I'm proud of them."
Read the article here:
Westview in a Route:
Portland Tribune
The Metro League must be pretty mighty, because its No. 4 team routed the Mt. Hood Conference champ Friday at PGE Park.
Westview racked up 598 yards offense and scored on a bevy of big plays to beat the Rams, 42-7, in the first round of the Class 6A football playoffs.
Quarterback Josh Hill completed 10 of 16 passes for 233 yards and three long touchdowns and added 118 yards on eight carries on the ground, including a 70-yard sprinting score. Running back David Aguilar, sidelined for the first quarter after missing two practices with sickness, ran for 170 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries.
The Wildcats (6-4) let Central Catholic score only once, tying the game 7-7, and then rattled off 35 unanswered points. It wasn't like Central didn't move the ball; the Rams got into Westview seven other times, but left without points after three interceptions, three unconverted fourth downs and a missed field goal.
The Rams (9-2) saw their nine-game winning streak end. It wasn't a fluke, this No. 4 team beating that league champ.
"They have some explosive kids," Central coach Steve Pyne says. "We ran up against a team that was physical and fast, and I don't think we matched up well. Give them credit, they played well."
The Wildcats were coming off a 54-14 loss to Southridge, only the second time Westview has lost to its Beaverton School District rival. The Wildcats had a good week of practice, capped off by a night of bowling and pizza on Thursday.
"Finishing fourth place in Metro, maybe nobody was looking at us," the 5-11, 195-pound Hill says. "But, it's the best league in the state; coming out four, we're probably as good as a one or two in other leagues. It's a playoff game every week in the Metro."
Westview advances to play defending state champ Sheldon next weekend. The Irish beat Tigard 29-14.
Hill, Aguilar, Hayes Garrity and Robert Casteel shined for the Wildcats, who turned a close game into a rout in the second half.
The teams traded some defensive stops and missed field goals, and then closed the first half with scoring.
Casteel caught the ball over Central defender Seth Downes and scored on a 30-yard pass play to put Westview up 7-0. But the Rams responded with a well-executed passing play, as QB Derek Bowen rolled out left and threw back across the middle to hit Marcos Montas on a 63-yard scoring strike.
But the Wildcats came right back as Hill hit Garrity, who outleaped a Central defender, for a 23-yard reception. On the next play, Garrity caught the ball and cut between two defenders and a blocker by the sideline and ran for a 45-yard score, putting Westview up 14-7 at halftime.
Westview made a defensive stop to start the second half and then scored quickly, as Hill ripped off a 28-yard run and Aguilar found a big hole on a sweep and scored on a 52-yard run.
Central still felt good about its chances, and decided to use injured running back Luke Onderko in the second half; he tweaked his sore hamstring in pre-game warmups, and Rams coaches wanted to be cautious. The 5-11, 220 Onderko pounded ahead for 39 yards on five carries, as Central moved to the Westview 25.
On the next play, defensive back Hill telegraphed a Bowen pass and made an interception.
Hill then found Casteel again on a 41-yard catch-and-run, with Central's Jordan Perry saving a touchdown with a tackle.
Four plays later, Aguilar scored on a 3-yard run and the rout was on.
Daniel Keel picked off Bowen, and the very fast Hill outsprinted the Ram defense on his 70-yard TD run, making it 35-7.
Early in the fourth quarter, Hill and Casteel hooked up again on a 45-yard score. Later, driving for pride, Central got stopped again as Westview's Grady Garrett picked off backup Ram QB Perry.
Running the spread offense, Hill has been known to tuck and run with the ball too much. But he showed off his passing ability, after throwing low, behind and high to receivers early in the game.
"We had some miscommunication and I was a little jittery," Hill says. "My senior year, I want to do big things. Once we settled in, it was all good."
Westview's domination started at the line of scrimmage, Hill adds. "We were getting five and 10 yards without getting touched," he says. "When we do that, big things happen."
Westview coach Greg Fisher says his team has athletes, it's just been matter of putting things together.
"It is a game of momentum. You get one (score), and you're trying to get another if you get a team down who's a half step behind," he says. "All season long it's been us working on us as a team, the maturity level, because we have athletes."
Garrity, substituting for Aguilar early, rushed for 50 yards on seven carries, and he added three catches for 75 yards and a touchdown. Casteel had four catches for 123 yards and the two scores.
Bowen, fairly crisp in the first half, finished 19 of 33 for 189 yards. He was 7 of 17 for 61 yards in the second half, as Westview's pressure got to him. Nick Aguas and Onderko combined for 85 yards on 16 carries, and receiver Downes caught seven balls for 65 yards for Central.
"Our guys who made plays for us all year long struggled," Pyne says. "It's what you expect out of kids — they struggle sometimes — and it's tough to win football games. We moved the ball, we just couldn't finish drives.
"It's unfortunate, but our seniors accomplished more than anybody thought they would, being 9-2 and winning the league. It hurts, it's disappointing, but I'm proud of them."
10.24.2008
Join the Sea of Red and help the Cats Make the Playoffs!
It's the last home game of 2008 and we face Aloha. The playoffs are on the line for both teams. Win and one of these teams will get in. With just two weeks left the battle for placement in the Metro league is raging and the chance to play after next week is on the line.
Wear your cat gear and some Red and come join the Sea of Red and we propel the Cats into the Playoffs. see you at Wildcat Stadium!! Go Cats! Go Cats! Go Cats!
Wear your cat gear and some Red and come join the Sea of Red and we propel the Cats into the Playoffs. see you at Wildcat Stadium!! Go Cats! Go Cats! Go Cats!
10.16.2008
Cats drop a heart breaker to the Beavers!
Early on, it didn't look as if Beaverton, which defeated No. 2 Southridge last week, would need punt-block heroics or a furious comeback to overcome Westview. The Beavers scored touchdowns on their first three offensive series, staking Beaverton to a 19-7 lead after the first quarter.
Westview (3-3, 0-2) countered by turning to its running game, which kept Beaverton's offense sidelined for most of the second quarter. The Wildcats pulled to within 19-14 at halftime, scoring both touchdowns on passes from Josh Hill to Hayes Garrity.
Westview seized the momentum shortly after halftime as the Wildcats scored two touchdowns in the first eight minutes of the third quarter to take a 28-19 lead. Although Beaverton's offense finished with 455 total yards, the Beavers appeared on the verge of defeat.
Beaverton came back with a huge Blocked punt and rallied to win this one! On to Week three in the ever so tought metro league!
Westview (3-3, 0-2) countered by turning to its running game, which kept Beaverton's offense sidelined for most of the second quarter. The Wildcats pulled to within 19-14 at halftime, scoring both touchdowns on passes from Josh Hill to Hayes Garrity.
Westview seized the momentum shortly after halftime as the Wildcats scored two touchdowns in the first eight minutes of the third quarter to take a 28-19 lead. Although Beaverton's offense finished with 455 total yards, the Beavers appeared on the verge of defeat.
Beaverton came back with a huge Blocked punt and rallied to win this one! On to Week three in the ever so tought metro league!
10.09.2008
Westview Drops Metro Opener to Jesuit!
It was a rainy night and the ball would just not stay in the Wildcats Possession this night. Jesuit led by Anthony Blake, Dylan Jackson, and Keanon Lowe were just too much for the Cats. The game did feature some nice offensive series by Josh Hill and the Wildcat Offense but mistakes costs the Cats this Game: 45-7 Jesuit. Expect to see Jesuit go deep into the Post Season as they are for sure one of the top 2-3 teams in the State of Oregon once again. The three aforementioned athlete's are probably the three best offensive weapons Jesuit has ever had in combination. Tough loss....now the Cats prepare for Beaverton in Week #2!
10.02.2008
SEA OF RED TAIL GATER FRIDAY BEFORE JESUIT
Bring your Red Cat Gear, Tshirts, Hoodies, or anything Red to Westview this Friday Night for the Metro League Season Opener as The Wildcats Take on the Jesuit Crusaders! There will be a pre game BBQ once again that will start between 5:30 and 6PM right above the field entrance and we will be selling T shirts and a great Meal once again! This is a Big Night so be a part of it! Join the Sea of Red!!
9.22.2008
Westview slips to Canby in Close Game
The Wildcats entered tonight's contest at Canby High School at 3-0 and ranked sixth in the state but left in considerably worse shape after the Cougars (3-1) pounded out 271 yards rushing and scored 21 straight points in the second and third quarters to beat Westview 35-28.
"I think the big thing now is we know we can play better and we need to get better," said Westview senior tight end Christian Magdaleno, who had four catches for 60 yards, including two touchdown receptions. "We missed a lot of assignments and we’ve just got to play as a team and do what we need."
"We’re still suffering from growing pains," said Westview head coach Greg Fisher. "It’s a team game -- you can have 10 guys doing something right and one guy doing something wrong and it could be the difference between a fumble or a sack or a touchdown, so we’re still working on that."
The Wildcats looked good early, getting a 61-yard TD pass from senior tailback David Aguilar (14 carries for 105 yards and a touchdown) to senior wide receiver Robert Casteel (three catches for 131 yards and a TD) on their first offensive play from scrimmage, and they led 21-7 early in the second quarter when quarterback Josh Hill connected with Magdaleno for a 30-yard score.
Check the rest of the story here Folks:
http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=122189458598054400
Here are some great pics from the game. Take them as you will.
9.14.2008
Westview Hits 4 FG's to Go 3-0
Article is here: http://highschoolsports.oregonlive.com/game/news/122202/article/20862/
Just another 14-7 game featuring four field goals, a safety and a late touchdown to make it interesting, right?
Patrick Acosta, a week after kicking a 32-yard field goal to push Westview past Grant, kicked four field goals, including a 47-yarder in the third quarter, to score all of the points the sixth-ranked Wildcats needed to get past David Douglas 14-7 on Friday night at David Douglas High School.
"I really didn't have the best of warmups tonight," Acosta said.
No one counts warmups, anyway.
Acosta broke a scoreless first half with a 25-yard field goal as the second quarter expired.
A long punt return by Daniel Aguilar -- opened up by two stiff blocks -- set Westview (3-0) up at David Douglas' 34-yard line with 1:52 left in the half. After an incomplete pass, David Aguilar took a handoff from Josh Hill, started left, reversed field and picked up 20 yards. After a sack and a 13-yard completion from Hill to David Aguilar, Acosta ran onto the field and got Westview on the board.
In the third quarter, the Wildcats turned to their defense. Casey Kasai intercepted David Douglas quarterback Brian Teague's pass at the Scots' 44-yard line with 9:06 left in the third. The Wildcats couldn't do þanything with the ensuing possession but killed the punt at the 1-yard line.
The Wildcats' defense held, and Daniel Aguilar again took a punt deep into Scots territory, this time to the 29. That set up a 32-yard field goal by Acosta that made it 6-0 with 3:31 left in the third quarter.
Acosta forced a touchback on the ensuing kickoff, and two Scots penalties -- the second for intentional grounding -- moved David Douglas (1-2) back to its 2. On third and 28, Westview's Ricky Martin sacked Teague for a safety. That made it 8-0.
Westview took the kick and did almost nothing with it. The Wildcats picked up two yards. Then they brought on Acosta to kick a 47-yard field goal. He added a 26-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to make it 14-0.
"Our defense played well enough to win," David Douglas coach Dan Wood said. And he was happy with the energy, and the way the offense stuck together and kept plugging away.
The Scots finally put together a late drive. Dominique McCallister capped it with a four-yard touchdown run with 1:46 left. He finished with 33 yards rushing on 13 carries. Tyler Maes came in at quarterback for the Scots and completed 6 of 7 passes for 74 yards.
It wasn't quite enough. David Douglas finished the game with 101 more yards of total offense than Westview (203-102); Acosta was the difference.
"I'll give credit to David Douglas, they came at us hard," Westview coach Greg Fisher said. "Honestly, I think we were a little surprised. We've got some work to do."
-- Ryan White: 503-412-7024; ryanwhite@news.oregonian.com
Just another 14-7 game featuring four field goals, a safety and a late touchdown to make it interesting, right?
Patrick Acosta, a week after kicking a 32-yard field goal to push Westview past Grant, kicked four field goals, including a 47-yarder in the third quarter, to score all of the points the sixth-ranked Wildcats needed to get past David Douglas 14-7 on Friday night at David Douglas High School.
"I really didn't have the best of warmups tonight," Acosta said.
No one counts warmups, anyway.
Acosta broke a scoreless first half with a 25-yard field goal as the second quarter expired.
A long punt return by Daniel Aguilar -- opened up by two stiff blocks -- set Westview (3-0) up at David Douglas' 34-yard line with 1:52 left in the half. After an incomplete pass, David Aguilar took a handoff from Josh Hill, started left, reversed field and picked up 20 yards. After a sack and a 13-yard completion from Hill to David Aguilar, Acosta ran onto the field and got Westview on the board.
In the third quarter, the Wildcats turned to their defense. Casey Kasai intercepted David Douglas quarterback Brian Teague's pass at the Scots' 44-yard line with 9:06 left in the third. The Wildcats couldn't do þanything with the ensuing possession but killed the punt at the 1-yard line.
The Wildcats' defense held, and Daniel Aguilar again took a punt deep into Scots territory, this time to the 29. That set up a 32-yard field goal by Acosta that made it 6-0 with 3:31 left in the third quarter.
Acosta forced a touchback on the ensuing kickoff, and two Scots penalties -- the second for intentional grounding -- moved David Douglas (1-2) back to its 2. On third and 28, Westview's Ricky Martin sacked Teague for a safety. That made it 8-0.
Westview took the kick and did almost nothing with it. The Wildcats picked up two yards. Then they brought on Acosta to kick a 47-yard field goal. He added a 26-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to make it 14-0.
"Our defense played well enough to win," David Douglas coach Dan Wood said. And he was happy with the energy, and the way the offense stuck together and kept plugging away.
The Scots finally put together a late drive. Dominique McCallister capped it with a four-yard touchdown run with 1:46 left. He finished with 33 yards rushing on 13 carries. Tyler Maes came in at quarterback for the Scots and completed 6 of 7 passes for 74 yards.
It wasn't quite enough. David Douglas finished the game with 101 more yards of total offense than Westview (203-102); Acosta was the difference.
"I'll give credit to David Douglas, they came at us hard," Westview coach Greg Fisher said. "Honestly, I think we were a little surprised. We've got some work to do."
-- Ryan White: 503-412-7024; ryanwhite@news.oregonian.com
9.09.2008
Pictures from Grant Game
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We are accepting pictures that you may have and will add to the album. Just email to westviewcats@gmail.com . Go Cats!!
9.06.2008
Westview Hangs on to beat Grant in Week #2 17-14
Click on this Picture to Read the Full Story by the TribuneThis Game started out with the Cats driving 80 plus yards up field for a Touchdown and PAT to take the early lead. The Cat "D"Fense held tough as Grant could not get much going. The Cats Drove again in the Second as the O'line man handled the Generals and scored again to take a 14-0 lead into half time.
But one of the most exciting things about High School Football is that anything can happen at anytime and it did as a fumble on punt return on about the 7 yard line turned into a General Touchdown in One play and the game went on to 14-7. Grant was pumped up and soon had the ball back making some noise of their own. The Generals scored again and after that had 2-3 chances to score near their own Goal Line in the 3rd but the Cats "D" stood the test. It took almost 10 minutes of the second half but Josh Hill and the Cat Offense drove the field and scored on a beautiful Acosta Field Goal to go up 17-14. The Generals tried but could not score and the Cats hang on to win in week #2. This young Cat team learned some great lessons and will have things to build on off of this game. Next Up David Douglas! See you all there at David Douglas for week three!
9.04.2008
Join the Sea of Red Tailgater BBQ and After Party
Ok Cat Fans! It's time for Game #2 this Friday. As part of our ongoing effort to build our Community into "One Team" we are hosting another "Sea of Red" BBQ starting at 5:30 before the Home game against Grant this Friday Night. For only $10 you get a full Meal and Burger with a Sea of Red T Shirt! That's a Great deal. Also join us at Stanfords for the after Game Party in the back Banquet Room from 10-Midnight! This is a great way to get to know the Coaches and other Families in our Program!
See you there and Join the Cat faithful as we rise to Become The Sea of Red!!
8.30.2008
Cats Beat Barlow in Opener 34-21
It was an exciting night at Wildcat Stadium as the Greg Fisher era began. A Tough Barlow Bruin Team led by the #1 running back in the State in Malcolm Johnson came in to beat the Cats in this 2008 Opener. It was an exciting game right from the start and after a shaky start the Cats got on Track. The Cats young line stood up to the Bruins on both sides of the ball and the defense kept Johnson in check other than two plays where he was able to score.
The Cats Offense scored several times behind the leadership of Josh Hill and the nifty running of David Aguilar who went for 153 yards. Robert Casteel hauled in a great touch down pass deep in the corner of the end zone in double coverage as well. Most exciting was the 90 yard kick off return by Daniel Keel as this Junior showed his blazing speed! It was a hard fought win and a good start to the 2008 season. Surely there is work to be done but Players and Fans alike left with the sense that the Cats are on track! Now on to week #2 and the Grant Generals!
8.26.2008
Westview Cats Get it all Going for 2008 Friday Night!
Hello Westview Wildcat Football Fans! We want to Welcome you to the 2008 Season and our New Website here at http://www.westviewfootballpride.com/ . This is the beginning of something special as together we will build our teams and our Football Community into something Very Special Indeed. Come Join us and the Sea of Red this Friday Night (8/29/2008) at 7 PM @ Wildcat Stadium as the 2008 Cats take on the Barlow Bruins and #1 Oregon Prep Running back Malcolm Johnson. This promises to be a very special night and we are very excited about all the new energy that the staff, players, and fans have brought to Wildcat Country. Get Involved and Join us as we Push Forward into the Battle that is.....
Friday Night Lights!
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