PHOTOS: Fall prep sports season kicks off with 15th Annual Montesano Football Jamboree

Elma, Hoquiam and Rochester join host Bulldogs for well-attended pre-season scrimmage

By Ryan Sparks • August 26, 2023 5:00 am
RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Montesano’s Torren Crites (12) tries to run away from Hoquiam’s Aden Bennett-Bryson during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.
RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Montesano’s Torren Crites (12) tries to run away from Hoquiam’s Aden Bennett-Bryson during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

Montesano High School hosted its 15th Annual Montesano Football Jamboree to open the fall prep sports season on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

A packed house watched teams from Elma, Hoquiam, Rochester and the host Bulldogs compete in both varsity and junior varsity scrimmages ahead of the first week of the high school football season, which is set to begin on Sept. 1.

In preparation for the season on the Harbor, be sure to pick up your copy of The Daily World’s 2023 Football Preview included in the Thursday, Aug. 31 edition. The preview special includes schedules, rosters, photos and previews for all 2A, 1A and 2B class Twin Harbors teams.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Montesano defenders Cam Taylor (50) and Mason Rasmussen tackle a Rochester player during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Montesano defenders Cam Taylor (50) and Mason Rasmussen tackle a Rochester player during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Montesano quarterback Jaxson Wilson carries the football against Rochester during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Montesano quarterback Jaxson Wilson carries the football against Rochester during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Elma’s Jackson Schneider (2) is tackled by Hoquiam’s Aden Bennett-Bryson (7) and Zander Jump during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Elma’s Jackson Schneider (2) is tackled by Hoquiam’s Aden Bennett-Bryson (7) and Zander Jump during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Elma running back Isaac Phillips (32) scores a touchdown against Hoquiam during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Elma running back Isaac Phillips (32) scores a touchdown against Hoquiam during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Hoquiam defender Javonni Koth, left, breaks up a pass intended for Elma receiver Dayton Brookins during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Hoquiam defender Javonni Koth, left, breaks up a pass intended for Elma receiver Dayton Brookins during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Hoquiam quarterback Joey Bozich (3) throws a pass against Elma during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Hoquiam quarterback Joey Bozich (3) throws a pass against Elma during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Hoquiam senior Zander Jump (10) attempts to elude the tackle of Elma’s Kale Reeves (8) during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Hoquiam senior Zander Jump (10) attempts to elude the tackle of Elma’s Kale Reeves (8) during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Montesano running back Gabe Bodwell breaks free for a 23-yard run against Rochester during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.

RYAN SPARKS | THE DAILY WORLD Montesano running back Gabe Bodwell breaks free for a 23-yard run against Rochester during the 15th Annual Montesano Jamboree on Friday at Jack Rottle Field.