Fort Vancouver looks to get its offense started against Evergreen

Fort Vancouver will continue Class 3A Greater St. Helens League action Friday when the Trappers play host to Evergreen.

Trappers have struggled to score so far this season

Fort Vancouver Trappers (0-5, 0-2 3A GSHL)

Week 1: King’s Way Christian 56, Fort Vancouver 0 Week 2: The Dalles (Ore.) 32, Fort Vancouver 0 Week 3: Hoquiam 49, Fort Vancouver 16 Week 4: Benson (Ore.) 18, Fort Vancouver 0 Week 5: Kelso 42, Fort Vancouver 0 Next: vs. Evergreen, 8 p.m. Friday at Kiggins Bowl Another slow start for the Trappers, but there are “small successes” according to coach Steve Broussard.

Injury update:

James Durr, one of the top long snappers in his class in the Northwest went out with a scary looking injury last week. He left the field on a stretcher. His family reports he is doing better and is hopeful for a return to the field this season. The Trappers do not expect him to play this week, but this is good news.

Coach Speak:

What did Steve Broussard think about Week 5’s game? “We dig ourselves in a hole and then we’re digging back up hill. We gotta find a way to start faster, give ourselves a chance.” MVP on defense: “I keep saying it every week,’’ Broussard said. “Nehemiah.” As in Nehemiah Polk-Rasheed. Thoughts on Week 6 vs. Evergreen: “Give ourselves a chance,’’ Broussard said. “Don’t put ourselves out of it in the first quarter. Give ourselves a chance early and see what happens.” Keep the focus: “Like I told our players, the results are still the same but you have to believe things are different,’’ Broussard said. “There are small successes. We still continue to play and fight until the end. I don’t see guys giving up. I don’t see guys quitting. For me, that speaks volumes. I know that things look the same, but there is some progress.”