Mountain View VS Caldera 10/8/26

Landon Wimmer-MLB/RB My name is Landon Wimmer and I play middle linebacker and running back. My family consists of myself, Mattsen(Little Brother) and Michelle(Mom). I love football because it gives me a second family that I can go to whenever I need, and also because of all the friendships I’ve made with players and coaches. Some of my hobbies are working out, hanging out with all of my friends, and playing golf, even though I’m not the greatest. If football doesn’t take me anywhere after High-school my plans are to either be a physical therapist or go to trade school and become a carpenter.

Robbie Capers-ATH. My name is Robbie Capers and I play receiver, tight end, defensive end, defensive tackle. My family consists of Jaslyn(mom), Robert aka big Rob(dad), Lynn (grandma), and Derrick(grandpa). I love football because I get to hit people. Nah I’m kidding not just that but it clears my head from all of life’s problems outside of football.. After my sophomore year it really showed me how much I loved football. I love my friends and when we all mess around playing football. I love to hang out with my friends, and play other sports, and I love to make videos and stream. After high school I plan on going to college and becoming an engineer but that’s the backup plan not the goal. I want to play ball in college ad I hope I get taller cause I want to be a on the offensive side and play receiver or tight end or defensive end.

Charlie Glasser- OL/DL My name is Charlie Glasser, and I play offensive line and defensive line. My primary positions are center, guard, and defensive tackle. I come from a family of five: my mom, Michale; my dad, Cory; and my two sisters, Angelina and Demi. I love football because it has taught me teamwork. I enjoy the physical and mental challenges of the game, and I love building strong relationships with my teammates. My hobbies consist of hanging out with friends, playing basketball, and listening to music. After high school, I plan to attend college and major in Finance. I also hope to become more involved in Young Life by serving and supporting the ministry, helping mentor younger students, and growing in my faith.

Logan Jennart OL/DL My name is Logan Jennart and I play guard on the O-line as well as D tackle. I have a family of 4: Sean (dad), Sherolyn (mom), Jocelyn (sister), and of course myself. I love football because it allows me to be competitive both with my friends but against other people and teams and it allows me to meet people I would’ve never met if I didn’t play. My hobbies are hanging out with friends, fishing, playing other sports like hockey and track and field, as well as some photography. Plans after high school are to attend college and peruse a career in commercial aviation.

Cade “Chimi” Gilbert-WR/DB My name is Cade “Chimi” Gilbert and I play wide receiver and cornerback. I have a family of five Lisa (mom), Kyle (dad), Bubbas (brother), and Scooty (brother). I love football because I love to compete, being on a team, being with my friends every day, and it also helps me persevere through trials. I also like to hang out with friends, play basketball, run track, and I love to play guitar. After high school, I plan on going to college and becoming a firefighter paramedic.

Brayden MacRostie My name is Brayden MacRostie and I play receiver and safety. My family consists of my mom Tiffany, my dad Nate, and my little brother Isaac. I love football because it has made me so much closer to everyone on the team including coaches and friends that I will have for a lifetime. I also love to win and the dedication that all the other players on our team put in. My hobbies outside of football are fishing, hunting, spending time at the lake, and I also enjoy playing golf every now and then. After high school I plan on becoming an electrician.

Solomon Bergler- WR/DB My name is Sol Bergler and I play wide receiver and cornerback. My family consists of my Dad (Brian), Mom (Kerry), 2 older brothers (Zach and Mason), and a little sister (Coco). I love football because of the opportunity to play the game I love most with friends plus because of all the life lessons learned along the way. Some of my hobbies are golfing and spending time with friends. My plan after high school is to go to college to study Landscape Architecture and eventually start/own a business.

Brock Hueners -OL/DL My name is Brock Hueners and I play offensive guard and defensive tackle. I have a total of 8 people I call my family (Jake)-dad, (Emily)-mom, (Jarret)-step dad, (Brooklynn)-sister, (Rowan)-brother, (ani)-sister, (Ali)-sister, (Quinn)-sister. I love football because I love to win with my friends and hit people hard. It helps me blank out anything else that is going on in my life and lets me focus on one thing. For hobbies, I love fishing- it’s like my second home. I love the rush it gives you when you are fighting that fish and with the right buddy it makes it so much more fun. I have a passion for building trucks as well, even better when you’re with friends that like to do the same thing. It’s just a way to zone out and do something I enjoy. I’m not really sure of my plans after high school but I want to move away for a little while and experience the real world on my own.

Brady Nichols- OL/DL. My name is Brady Nichols and the positions I play are OL tackle and D Tackle. I live in a family of four, my mom(Mel), dad(Joe), and brother(Chace). I love football, because I love the community that comes with it, and it brings structure in my life. I love to hang out with my friends, go to the lake, and play other sports. After high school I plan on going to college to study fire science to become a firefighter.

Ryder Hawkins- WR/DB My name is Ryder Hawkins, and the positions I play are Wide Receiver and Cornerback. I have a family of four Richard (Dad), Sarah (Mom), and Reid (brother). I love football mainly because of the brotherhood, going through wins, losses, and tough moments together as well as all the memories we create along the way. I also love how much it has impacted my mental growth, leadership, and the lessons that last beyond the game. Outside of football, I love to hangout with my friends, being involved in Young Life, playing other sports, praising the lord, and most importantly being with my family. After high school I plan to attend college to study kinesiology, become a YoungLife leader, and eventually pursue a career as a chiropractor.

Tanner Loch- LB/RB My name is Tanner Loch and I play fullback and linebacker. My family is my mom and step dad Tammy and Vail, my dad Curt, and my sister Katelyn. I like football because it’s fun and I get to hang out with my friends. When I’m not playing football, I also play baseball, love to fish, hunt, and spend time with family and friends. After high school, I would love to baseball at the college level or go to a trade school.

Ryder Carpenter - RB/DB My name is Ryder Carpenter and i play running back and safety. I have a family of four, Heather(Mom), Mike(Dad), Jordan(Brother) and Kaden(Brother). I love football because it was my first love when it came to sports. It’s by far the most exciting sport to play and has the best team atmosphere. Not a lot of things in this world better than scoring a touchdown with your team on a Friday night. My hobbies are sports, outdoor activities like going to the river and lake, and working on our house or cars with my dad. My plan after high school is to go play college baseball, get my degree, and get drafted to play professional baseball.

Jettson Gillam - TE/DE. My name is Jettson Gillam and my positions are Tight End and Defensive End. I have a family of four, Mom (Julie), Dad (Jason) and Brother (Jupiter, 20). I love football because I love to compete, and I love the brotherhood relationships that are built around it. When I’m not playing football, you could always catch me waist deep on a river fly fishing for big trout or hanging out with my friends. After high school I’ll be going to Washington State University to play collegiate football! (no clue what I’m gonna study…).

Timothy Sahagian-OL-DL My name is Timothy Sahagian and I play OL-Tackle/Guard and DL-Defensive Tackle. I have a family of 5 Angela (Mom) Zack(Father) Zachary (Brother) Olivia (Sister). I love football because I enjoy hard work and I love to win. After high school I plan to join the military or work in the trades or both.

Zach Sahagian- OL/DL My name is Zachary Sahagian and my positions played are center on the O line and tackle on the D line. My family consists of my mom Angela, my dad Zack, my brother Tim, and my sister Olivia. I love football because I love working with a team and it teaches me adversity. I love to go fishing and hang out with my friends. After high school I’m not entirely certain but leaning towards going into trade school.

Austin Imhoff- TE/DE My name is Austin Imhoff I play tight end and defensive end. My family is made up of five people: my dad- Rob, mo- Laurie, and my two brothers Wyatt and Andrew. I love football because it has created new opportunities and relationships as a bond of brothers closer than family. I also love the feeling of a big hit and the sound of pads clashing. My favorite things to do are golf, hang out with friends, eat, and especially play basketball. My plans after high school are to play college basketball specifically at schools with engineering programs.

Carson Bottemiller- RB/LB My name is Carson Bottemiller. The positions I play are Linebacker and Running Back. My family is Brent (Dad) and Jauna (Mom). I love football because I get to play with my friends and be a part of success that is bigger than myself. Outside of football, I enjoy playing baseball, fishing, spending time with my friends, and being a part of church groups. After high school, I hope to go to college and play either baseball or football, and pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Krew Harrison- Wr/Db My name is Krew Harrison and I play wide receiver and safety. I have a family of five Jennifer(mom), Bryan(dad), Parker(brother), and Trevin(brother). I love football because I love to win, and I love the brotherhood in the Mountain View football organization. I love to hang out with my friends, go to the lake, and be around my family. After high school I plan on becoming an electrician.

Landon Lefeber- WR/LB My name is Landon LeFeber, and I play wide receiver and outside linebacker. I have a family of four: my dad, Shane, my mom, Liz, and my sister, Sienna. I love football because of the brotherhood, playing with my friends, and the lessons it has taught me. Outside of football, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, fishing, playing basketball, playing golf, and traveling. After high school, I plan to attend college and study business.

Liam Wheir- QB My name is Liam Wheir and I play Quarterback. I love football because it has taught me a lot about myself, and gives me the opportunity to compete alongside some of my best friends. I live with my amazing parents, Will and Julie, brother, Colton, and sister, Olivia, who have supported me every step of the way. After high school, I plan to go to college and am currently interested in pursuing a career in medicine afterwards.

Troy Miller- OL/DL My name is Troy Leo Douglas Miller. The position I play is Left Guard on the O-Line. My Family consists of my Mom (Robyn Miller), My Sister (Melia Miller), my Dad (Daniel Miller). I love football because of the kind of people you meet and connect with including the coaches. Another reason is the things we do to get better as a player, like the Weight Room or just simply going out to practice for Cougar Camp. The little things we do matter a lot. My hobbies are surfing out on the river wave in Bend and working at Target. My plans after high school are to be in the Military. I want to fight for our country somehow, most likely in the Marines, Coast Guard or the Navy. I might go to a college called Maritime Academy in California to get me ready for the Military too.

Christian Merchant - OL/DL My name is Christian Merchant and I play Guard and D end/tackle. My family consists of Justin (dad), Willow (mom), Devin (brother), and Gabriel (brother).I love football because it’s a good outlet for me to get energy out. Also, I like to be a part of something larger than myself and feel a sense of camaraderie. My hobbies are: playing sand volleyball, surfing, singing, and skateboarding. After high school I plan on going to school to become a paramedic and eventually a firefighter-paramedic.

Coach’s Outlook for Season

Welcome to Mt. View Football- 2026! Before you know it this season is right here in front of us! After one of our best spring and summers, it is time to get after it once again and continue the tradition of Mountain View Football success. Mt. View Football has a rich history including numerous IMC Championships, State Playoff appearances, a 2011 State Championship, and now, a 3-year run to the State SemiFinals or higher. Just like in 2023 and 2024, 2025 gave us an incredibly special season with a very talented team. Our 18 seniors helped proved it was once again “The Right Team at the Right Time” as Mt. View finished the regular season ranked #3 in the state and only lost to the eventual State finalists. We also continued our home win streak at Jack Harris Stadium extending it to current 20-0 over the last 3 years. The past three seasons have been the greatest streak in MV history. The question now becomes will the 2026 version of the Cougars be ready to build and continue on this success. The answer is- They are. 100% they are. Practices and camps have been going incredibly well and execution has been at top levels. This has been the most mature and dedicated group of players we have had in a long time! We completely expect to be in the hunt for another 2026 IMC league championship and state playoff success. Our 2026 motto says, “Pressure is a Privilege”. This is a group of players who knows what is expected of them and is ready to reach for even higher horizons. Over 115 players, the most ever, in our program have been working hard to earn that pressure. This attitude will drive us this season as we embrace the hard and move to even more success.

The 2026 season has been off to a great start for several months. Our 32 member “Captain’s Council”, again the largest we have ever had, started meeting once a week back in January. Their journey through teaching effective leadership has proven valuable and gives them a strong voice in THEIR team. The offseason included Spring practice and our annual Air Raid Passing Tournament in June with over 14 other teams from around the state. One of the most important early season activities we do is our team camp at Linfield University. We took 110 players to camp, again, the most ever and the largest team at the entire camp. We came back a team that was “Family” in many ways. Another team Suttle Lake day, community service with Habitat for Humanity, and our annual Youth football camps have improved team chemistry and bonded us. We have also become one of the strongest and most powerful teams in recent Mt. View history with a continued commitment to the weight room. It is impressive to see our players as strong as they have ever been. They aren’t afraid of the work.

The IMC and 5A will include a challenging and difficult schedule. Non-league games vs West Albany, and 6A teams North and South Medford loom with the first two being at home. This should help prepare us for the toughest league in 5A. The Central Oregon IMC will be a battle amongst all 7 teams trying to make the top 2 and an automatic bid to the 5A state playoffs. League games vs Summit, Crook County, and Redmond will be at home where we expect to “Pack the Jack” over and over! We hope you can make it out to a home game and enjoy our game night atmosphere. We try our best to involve our entire school and student body. Road games will be at Caldera, Ridgeview, and Bend. Our players and coaches are excited about rising to the bar of 5A and the IMC. This is a deep league and we can’t wait to battle.

Football is a sport that teaches so much, asks for so much, and has a dramatic impact on the lives of our players, school, and community. We know that everyone has something that they are dealing with that is tough. It takes the ability to “Dig the Ditch” to make it through. It also takes the power of our Cougar Family to hang in there and accomplish things you never thought possible. I am consistently impressed with the accountability, cohesiveness, and work ethic of the players, coaches, and families in our program. Rather than fall into divisiveness, they are dedicated to each other and to the good of the team. Throughout it all they have trusted one another, myself, and the process, and this season will truly be no different. It is through this adversity that amazing things can happen and chemistry is developed. Our Mission Statement of playing and living daily the attributes of “Brotherhood, Humility, Integrity, and Purpose” guide our our path. I like who we are as a team and I can’t wait to see who we become. Please join us this fall on our journey and become a part of the “COUGAR FOOTBALL FAMILY”. Go Cougars!

BRIAN CRUM - HEAD COACH; OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR – Coach Crum begins his 15th year as the Head Coach (98-48) of the Cougars and became the winningest coach in Mountain View Football history during the 2025 season. He also just completed his 30th year of coaching and teaching. He spent four years as the Quarterback coach and Passing Game Coordinator at MVHS prior to being named Head Coach in 2012. He has been named IMC Coach of the Year in the 2013, 2017, 2020, 2023, and 2024 seasons. He is a graduate of Modoc High School in Alturas, CA where he was a three- sport athlete participating in Football, Basketball, and Track. While at Modoc HS, Crum was a two-time All-League Defensive Back and three-time All-League performer in track. He then graduated from Pepperdine University with both his Bachelor and Masters degrees. Crum was both an assistant coach, and then Co-Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Oak Park High School in Southern California for 12 years where he helped lead the Eagles to three Sectional Championship game appearances and a 56-20 record during his last six years at the school. In addition to his coaching duties, Crum is also a social studies teacher at Mountain View High School where he teaches AP and standard United States History as well as Strength and Conditioning classes. He also is a Varsity baseball coach in the spring. He has three children, Emma age 25- a teacher in Crook County, Connor age 20-a Junior at Montana State, and Hailey age 19- starting her freshman year at Oregon State.

Tanner Cook- DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR – LINEBACKERS Tanner is a graduate of Redmond High School, and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Eastern Oregon University. After graduating in 2010 he immediately began his coaching career at La Pine High School where he coached offensive line, defensive line, and outside linebackers for 3 seasons. In 2013 Tanner became the Head football coach at Pilot Butte Middle School where he spent 2 seasons coaching the class of 2019 through their 7th and 8th grade years. Tanner moved into the Defensive Coordinator position in the fall of 2020 after coaching Linebackers and being the JV Defensive Coordinator and Head Coach. Tanner will also begin his journey as a teacher in 2026 teaching Elementary School PE at Rosaland Elementary in Lapine. When not in school, coaching football, watching football, reading about football, or talking about football, Tanner enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife Ashley, son Drake, and daughter Raeyven

MIKE HUFF –DEFENSIVE BACKS COACH - Coach Huff returns for his 22nd season at Mountain View, after coaching five years at Crook County High School. A 2000 graduate of Crook County, Huff received his Bachelor’s degree from Oregon State in 2005 and Masters degree from Eastern Oregon University in 2006. After two years teaching at St. Francis, Huff joined the Mountain View teaching staff in 2008 where he teaches Social Studies. After coaching the Varsity Defensive Backs and acting as the Head JV Coach, Huff took over the Varsity Linebacker duties in 2009. He then spent 3 years as the Varsity Defensive Coordinator before returning to the Linebackers. He will now be with the Defensive backs for his 7th year.. He married his wife Katie in 2007, and together they have two daughters, Kennedy 15, and 13 year old Kassidy.

TAYLOR VALLERGA - RUNNING BACKS COACH; - Taylor is a graduate of Mountain View High School (class of 1987), and is now a teacher and coach himself at MVHS. Vallerga received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Oregon State University in 1992. After spending four years in Portland, he moved back to Bend and in 1996 and joined the football coaching staff at MVHS. That same year, Vallerga went back to school to obtain his teaching degree, finishing his credential in 1998. The next year, he began teaching at Mountain View and is currently teaching psychology, A.P psychology and US history. Vallerga’s high school playing career at MVHS featured two years as a varsity letterman, while being selected as an All-IMC punter, defensive back and third team All-State punter, as a junior. His senior year, he was chosen as an All-IMC punter, receiver and defensive back, and was also selected to play in the 1987 Shrine All-Star game. During Vallerga’s coaching career at MVHS, he has had the honor of working with many of the men who were there to coach for him in high school (his mentors), including his father Paul Vallerga, Paul Smith and former MVHS head coach John Nehl. He has coached defensive backs, receivers and punters, and is currently coaching running backs.

SHAWN MORRIS- FROSH HEAD COACH/OL/DL Shawn grew up in Folsom California and played football from 4th grade through his Senior Year of High School. After spending many years working with High School students and other youth as a counselor he decided to follow his passion of football and coach at the high school level. Shawn is entering his fourth year as a Freshman position coach and brings his experience and love of the game as well as his experience working with and developing teenagers into successful and driven young adults. In his free time Shawn attends OSU Cascades and enjoys working on cars and motorcycles. He will now begin his third year as the freshman Head Coach.

Alex Hall- Head JV Coach/Varsity LB’s Alex has grown up in Bend since moving here at age 7. After graduating High School in Bend in ‘09, he moved to Eugene and began coaching and running youth sports programs in the valley. In 2017 he began coaching tackle football back home. Alex is currently a campus security officer at Mountain View where he also coaches for the MV Basketball and Baseball programs. Most recently, he coached football at Pilot Butte Middle School where he has spent the last 2 seasons coaching the class of 2024 through their 7th and 8th grade years. He will be in his third year coaching at the High School level this year. Alex is excited to continue to work with, and now be a part of the Cougar Football Family & Staff.

RICK MOTTERN - FROSH DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / LB / WR - Rick is a graduate of John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California where he was a multisport athlete. He has been a business owner for the past 26 years with companies in the RV, building, and fabrication industries. He has been with Mountain View Football for five seasons, coaching freshmen RB’s and linebackers. This will be his 2nd season as freshman defensive coordinator. Rick has been coaching youth sports since moving to Bend 9 years ago and serves as a coach for the Bend Caldera Lacrosse program as well as Mountain View feeder basketball teams. His coaching philosophy centers on creating a positive environment where athletes learn and grow on and off the field. He emphasizes grit, tenacity, team unity, fundamentals, and accountability. When not coaching, Rick enjoys camping, snowboarding, playing basketball, and mountain biking. His wife, Jody, is a teacher at Mountain View and they have two children, Ruby, a Junior at MV, and Brewer, a 9th grader Football player at MV.

Bill Ellington- V/JV/Frosh Offensive Line. Bill graduated from Gilchrist High-school in 2010 and attended Western Oregon University where he played offensive line for the Wolves for 5 years. After graduation he was recruited by the Portland Thunder and the San Jose Sabercats arena football teams. After college he enlisted in the Oregon Army National Guard where he served for 6 years and went on 1 deployment. He is currently living in Bend and is finishing up flight school where he is working on getting his commercial pilot certification. This is Coach Ellington’s third season at MV.

BRANT MELLOR - VARSITY OFFENSIVE LINE COACH - Brant graduated from Canby High School as a three sport lettermen: Football, Basketball and Baseball. At Canby, Brant played tight end and was a starting pitcher on the baseball team. He continued on to Western Oregon University to play baseball and earn his undergraduate teaching degree. He then earned his Master’s Degree in Geographic Education at the University of Oregon and taught and coached baseball at Churchill High School in Eugene, Oregon before moving to Central Oregon. At Redmond High School he coached freshman football for two years and then was the offensive coordinator and line coach for the J.V. team for an additional two years and coached the J.V. basketball team for five years. Brant has been teaching and coaching for 26 years and has helped coach teams that have reached the state playoffs in Football, Basketball and Baseball. In addition to coaching Football at Mountain View he teaches AP Human Geography and AP European history. His wife, Wendy is an Equine surgeon at Bend Equine Center, and have a son, Finn (15) and 11 year old daughter, Aven.

Leslie Combs III- JV Offensive Coordinator/Varsity WR’s. Leslie begins his 3rd year with the Cougars football program as the Wide Receivers Coach, after previously coaching 8th grade football at Sky View Middle School. Born and raised in Bend, Leslie is a 2019 graduate of Mountain View High School. Leslie was a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and track and field, where he competed in the javelin, and served as a team captain in football and wrestling. He helped lead the wrestling team to a district championship in 2018, was a two-time district placer and state qualifier, and contributed to two top-four team finishes at the state tournament. Leslie was also a starting defensive player on the 2017 IMC championship football team. Leslie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Southern Oregon University in 2023. While in college, he officiated middle and high school wrestling matches across Oregon and worked as the Lodge and Firearms Sales Lead at Field & Stream in Medford.In 2023, Leslie married his wife, Dallas, in Jamaica. Outside of coaching, he enjoys golfing, camping, and spending time with his pet bunny, Millie.

Dominick Valdez – JV Offensive/Defensive Line Coach. Coach Valdez is entering his second year on the Mountain View football staff, serving as the Junior Varsity Offensive and Defensive Line Coach. A Mountain View graduate, Coach Valdez proudly returns to his alma mater after suiting up for the Cougars as a center. During his playing career, he was recognized as an Honorable Mention All-League selection in his senior season. Off the field, Coach Valdez is pursuing his broker’s license with the goal of becoming a realtor. He is excited to begin his coaching career where his playing journey began and looks forward to mentoring the next generation of Cougar student-athletes.

Andrew Sage- Varsity DL Andrew begins his first year as an assistant coach for the Cougars. He graduated in 1990 from Olympic High School in Silverdale Washington, where he played football and baseball. Andrew went to Central Washington University where he played football from 1990-1994. He graduated with a degree in Biology and later received his Master’s in 2001. He started his coaching career at Kentwood High School coaching DE’s. He moved on to Issaquah High School where he was the Defensive Coordinator for three years. In 1999, Andrew accepted the Assistant Head Coach position at Western Montana University. While at Western Montana, Andrew coached LB’s and was the DC. Andrew served as Head Coach in 2000. Andrew returned to high school in 2001 for a more stable environment to start a family. He was the Head Coach at Auburn Riverside High School from 2001-2007, before going to Bonney Lake High School, where he coached until 2019. Andrew and His wife Sarah moved to Central Oregon in 2024. He has two sons McKay 23, and Cole 20.

Matt Gylling- Frosh RB’s/DB’s Coach Gylling begins his 1st year coaching football at Mountain View HS. A 2000 graduate of Colfax High School in Colfax, WA. Gylling earned his Bachelors (2004) and Masters (2009) at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. Matt has coached baseball at the high school level for over 20 years and has been at MV for 9 years as an assistant. Coach Gylling also teaches math at MV and will start his 10 year at MV in 2026. His wife, Amanda, is an assistant elementary principal at Juniper Elementary and his son, Micah, will be a freshman at MV this year.