10/9/2026
Montesano 32, Centralia 7
(Centralia, WA) The Montesano Bulldogs came into the game with a 2-3 record. The Bulldogs got a big win against Elma and are looking to keep up their winning ways. The Centralia Tigers started the season 4-0 but they are coming off their first loss of the season. A 47-16 loss to Tenino.
1st Half
Centralia got the opening possession and ran the ball well but ended up punting. Montesano’s first possession started at the Tiger’s 38 yard line and ended with a 2 yard touchdown run by Falen Verville. The point after try by Aiden Creamer was good for the 7-0 early lead.
The Tigers answered right back with a 5 and a half minute drive ending in a 40 yard touchdown thrown by Caden Erickson to Bill Volavola to even the game at 7 all.
Montesano scored on their next possession as well on a 61 yard run down the sideline by Verville to go up 13-7 after the PAT was missed. Centralia was moving the ball well but a 70 yard scoop and score fumble return by Verville put the Bulldogs up 19-7 with 4:40 to play in the first half.
After a 3 and out by Centralia the Bulldogs got the ball back at the Tiger’s 44 yard line. Four plays later Monte quarterback Krew Messick threw a 28 yard pass into the end zone finding Anderson Potts for the 25-7 lead.
The first half ended with an interception by Centralia’s Alex Frias with no time left on the clock.
Halftime Montesano 25, Centralia 7
Centralia kicked off the 2nd half with a pooch kick that they recovered at the Montesano 25 yard line but turned the ball over with a fumble. Montesano returned the
favor with a fumble of their own. The 2nd half fumble fest continued with Centralia’s 3 lost fumble of the game on their next possession.
Montesano put together a 4 minute drive ending with a 29 yard touchdown run by Krew Messick for the 32-7 lead.
Centralia got the ball back with 2 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter and took 8 minutes off the clock. However 3 penalties in a row stalled the drive and ended on a 4th and long throw by Erickson. The Tigers would get one last possession after Frias got his 2nd interception of the game but would fail to score.
Chehalis Holiday Inn Express MVP of the Game
Montesano’s Falen Verville was named MVP of the game. He had 2 rushing touchdowns and a scoop and score touchdown for the Bulldogs. He was a workhorse running back all game long.
What’s Next?
Montesano is now 3-3 on the season and heads to undefeated Rochester on October 16th.
Centralia falls to 4-2 on the season and has a road game against Elma (2-4) on October 16th.
Link to watch full game replay on the NFHS Network (subscription required)
West 42 Sports Postgame Show
Video Highlights
Centralia Touchdown Caden Erickson to Bill Volavola
Montesano’s Falen Verville 70 yard Fumble Scoop and Score
Bulldog’s Krew Messick to Anderson Potts
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