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Sweet revenge for Washougal

Panthers avenge a bitter loss to Columbia River last season with a shutout

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Defense led Washougal to its first victory against Columbia River in decades Friday, at Fishback Stadium. The Panthers shut out the Chieftains 17-0 to start the season 3-0.

Dave Hajek put it in perspective.

He played football for Washougal. He has taught and coached at the high school for decades. He doesn’t remember the last time the Washougal football team beat Columbia River. And it wasn’t just a victory. It was a shutout. A 17-0 statement by the Panthers in their first league game of the season.

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