![Team Columbia comes out on top over Team Willamette in 2022 Les Schwab Bowl Team Columbia comes out on top over Team Willamette in 2022 Les Schwab Bowl](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/P0TF_ChmVpJ_suNYQKRnU8W4Uto=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/4ECJZD2WKVEGDBXXQBXQZINUZY.jpg)
![Soren McKee (41) sends a punt out to the receiving team. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/dbEdV6sgw6BbeYVZblUFvMCe5Mg=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/PRQZQDK2U5GZ3ALT2CHVMBZGRA.jpg)
![Hiro Diamond (16) gets tackled by Timmy Mitchell (17). Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/YdD07eQioNH0dXxtmcrv4mHdvjw=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/A44P53GSMZAEHMZYJ6A5VATHNI.jpg)
![Luke McNabb (5) gets an interception for his team. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/hNFc0odzuALko9Iq2AAJsD4nuNM=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/PKYNN3EROFESTJGKY6S7WYSSCQ.jpg)
![Gibson Coyle (43) is fired up on the Team Columbia sideline. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/HTo0k2fWW6uZaETMGFDvp3hV9_w=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/XN2JWX2P5JHWZFIITBJR2QGZEE.jpg)
![Braden Rohde (24) being awarded Defensive MVP for Team Willamette. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/OSg5ab_c-C-G1QdEEstoNG9hVl8=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/DR3ERLCQDZFMREVZEFJ3TT7IVE.jpg)
![AJ Perez (21) goes for a catch. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/rdG4AqkejU94XCo8RFY9yRGswag=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/PEIU3ZNGWVGRFBHV3REB4Y4ONA.jpg)
![Hiro Diamond (16) being awarded Offensive MVP for Team Willamette. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/6WaCefDuZJzDDkW0pnSVd3XBNBw=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/O5X2OEDK4JFOBO5LTJBHUFIMM4.jpg)
![Grayson Starck (88) celebrates his touchdown in the endzone. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/ClcFgUvdNPSIXlGgD2hoTzYJs8g=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/K4KNUI6J2RAURBLSACTKGXRL7M.jpg)
![Kellen Hale (12) celebrates with Austin Leykam (72) after scoring a touchdown. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/BfiNkvTmSRZauoS8zJ7gr-fwIHk=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/CR3IHPEVPBBFTNZILSIHIZLTU4.jpg)
![Jayden Moses (1) hypes his team up on the sidelines. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/2ck64vbYvmOiAKkPNNpWTJcYOMg=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/2DG4P2XWVRA5LO3VMF7BMVEG2M.jpg)
![Vandon Fessler (19) makes sure he's in position on offense. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/n9QzCnBvpdCJMdPdRrHjmV_usW4=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/TG5L36UJURGLFKJNMHTGT2SNPE.jpg)
![A Les Schwab representative spoke about the meaning of the jersey retirement before the game. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/g0dUV-q7DF8OEzB-E87EH4P00ig=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/PCRA5TFE7JCJPKUBTBNKM5DD5A.jpg)
![Kellen Hale (12) embraces Richie Anderson (11) during introductions. Both players play for Tualatin High School. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/M3R065D-69oKnr3CxQ1_VECYo4g=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/CDQNAPQSDBALXBGHAX3CNFTJ5E.jpg)
![TC Manumaleuna II (7) prepares for a big throw downfield. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/D9uI0Y0gpDK3JDNgjrpAWStn6vY=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/ZA2RMXTJF5CJBA4OHECK5BASZE.jpg)
![Grayson Starck (88) is wide open in the end zone. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/uoi1CVPv8x0d4JYrFvuaUfmatW8=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/6DUPVEXRRNAIBOUMBQK4YRH4BE.jpg)
![Gunner Yates (21) races down the sideline for a touchdown. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/MK2H1HJ_y68a5mpLNz6L8EqSd4k=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/5LBLYNS7DRDV5DHEKHUE5WXQQQ.jpg)
![Kendrick Bourne awards Gunner Yates (21) with the](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/MxFStwvN_TLHc73KFyQSncNNd98=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/ASKGZNDTZ5FQHCERZ4Y7MN3RZY.jpg)
![Jace Burton (1) lines up on offense. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/vaac6MWDT32sltDP2mHIU4Wtu7k=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/KAX3M5WSDNHM7KQ56EE65UTGQA.jpg)
![Hayden Hurley (0) gets introduced for Team Columbia. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/ZVJiFPQQ95-6kmlZdrDMri2KsIo=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/FPYVX2AI2BGKTHK3RIMTVDIVZU.jpg)
![Cru Newman (6) fights off multiple defenders. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/H4gMQw8efl-2nvtnt85uwDcT6vo=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/F3L3X5UVJ5G3RD4YXHAYH4YMYQ.jpg)
![NFL and New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne flips the coin to determine who receives the ball first. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/kRE9c8dT8nMUD8Q520oXUhsjeIQ=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/V6RX6YUYEBBUHBFZ47CZVZE2IQ.jpg)
![Brett and Brian Bafaro retire the jersey of their deceased brother Brayden before the game. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/ZTWYxC_KUIgnn3Wt8b912Zlo2Nw=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/CWTGU63AWFAQDJAKLCGL4XMJSQ.jpg)
![Kendrick Bourne dances to music on the sideline. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/2SKdfByzzwL6l1tktTGOXuV0lGU=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/PNQTHLJZJZGLBMEWAPQWRFWT6A.jpg)
![Aiden Johnson (52) celebrates a touchdown with Gunner Yates (21). Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/MWshnFmxqNA6Y07_L_e9p0bUpxo=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/76OBSRKIVFCNVPDUQCNDXIWC4I.jpg)
![Zach Wusstig (3) shakes hands with Zakcrye Holsey (2) during introductions. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/L2i6c36irm6XNux5xWRZ2t8qbdo=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/ZNR7N3XKERF6XCNY2CGGP7QPYM.jpg)
![Cru Newman (6) airs out the ball to Grayson Starck (88). Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/9V38cmNC6gN4Kc6L_yrGo_VGHVs=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/GXAZK5NZ7FCN5HGVRZRMAGKZXY.jpg)
![Kendrick Bourne takes a photo with fans. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/zRD0kuCH6ywxKrSGPrKobV6Skfc=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/Q3F7CITKGZH3HBKQMKYAWFLAA4.jpg)
![Kellen Hale (12) is ready for the next play. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/qYcqe0fPwBd32K_rYn95y-0b640=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/EFMMCX3UMVCR7B2YJBRFJFPEEI.jpg)
![TC Manumaleuna II (7) keeps the ball on the play. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/6P3IPTzUJ9KaA544YtO_wJRVyyU=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/VYACILYVVZGYTDQTHKSOCWCIHQ.jpg)
![Steve Pyne coaches his offense. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/NbOgcSeTUAZWLzSpThCV4c6Pick=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/YY7SW7V5UFDLXCQE7DYB5OXHJ4.jpg)
![Marshune Waters (13) poses after getting an interception. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/4LopsbbvcQl4jRU-ZRy2DRDh6tc=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/ZT7AJ5WV3FAEVFJK3DAI4CAMGI.jpg)
![Cru Newman (6) won MVP of the game. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/PQcAaTFtVtaE0BdstIxu51wyjjs=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/UNDSXPYZLVCWXJI2IHNSTPE23M.jpg)
![Roice Cleeland (65) picks up and celebrates with Grayson Starck (88). Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/NUgJpQXppMMdoq2Ag9h7dYb9OYA=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/QSY2SRJ2XNBYDCK7IHMJVAGVEE.jpg)
![The crowd was roaring for their favorite players. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/0D7EYhH_h-KFvqJn5nE5z9zNz90=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/HIPN65RJR5CXHGZOOJBDEAF6ME.jpg)
![Kyron Albright (15) watches his team play. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/wrHcCnCqjj_ImD93v9KXoNAjvE8=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/YC6XJDQ3YBHCDLGXYOF5TDVNII.jpg)
![Dan Lever prepares his team for the next play. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/UNs_ICqwEOp0MfywGQkvuQanVZM=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/4C7LJC5QU5ERXB52VB2SMQGXRM.jpg)
![Gunner Yates (21) being awarded Offensive MVP for Team Willamette.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/nXdrexA5o7nXAcL3Fs7QXgd6f1k=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/4A5ZS2HFJ5BJ3CK37MINGEVOZU.jpg)
![Team Willamette strategizes their next play. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/p6kRC6v8_RQ_h0Wrqf-nhBfnNdw=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/JYIMGEXEFVBHNJBTDZPCODEQKA.jpg)
![Football on the Linfield University field. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/ftWOizgAzIeiK_hH7MjKDhQvzIM=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/DFIDOYEU4VAQFJSAVWBDSPFC6Y.jpg)
![Jack Clemans (36) prepares to make a play on defense. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/cCmFFfKgqj0q3IYP3HDlreurRqk=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/J343SQUELFEKNIGXI2CYKDQ4QI.jpg)
![Charlie Evans (69) sets up his teammates for a celebration after a key interception. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/OrQziRebuG0yGO4M_1PQKb7cups=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/WT46EJJXBNDNRGBZK4F6SRYJC4.jpg)
![Keegan Line (3) lines up on offense. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/oGl4PqYc8tqRumxsJ4_Wdsdz6O4=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/JIR24ZUCCNEULLWKJO5RUZ5ADM.jpg)
![Cody White (69) and Spencer Elliott (57) look on the field. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/c8x2A2uw-GWUGl4hnFv34lcxWtQ=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/MM4JPFLVKZHSVJ6DCLDCIDWQOI.jpg)
![Nolen Scott (25) talks with assistant coach Anthony Newman. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/XiWnL26ypn5d-u--bGbkB70AsXE=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/SZCB36CJKBDXLKPOBZGVBAOIVU.jpg)
![The Linfield University field for the Les Schwab Bowl. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/ApPyVgrLi_qyVI5cVx0vN3pLHTc=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/KDNAWGZEYNHILKCADCVMQZ4EJU.jpg)
![Zac Waible (34) walking off the sideline after a victory. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/AHZ5F0r2tzyLXikQ72WGJjCb7vY=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/2HGJKIEYM5GEDPUJR47RE2H4ZM.jpg)
![Both teams shaking hands after the game. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/a8n0RcslofHizYgL6Ok4lbkFEng=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/XNLR6HF4LVE2JCVTT4MU5NZVE4.jpg)
![Team Columbia celebrates their win. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/6Ly37VMYKPD_A4fz4FKfTtrI5Hg=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/OP27ZG2GTZF3TIMZY2S6G2OQBA.jpg)
![Team Columbia celebrates their win. Team Columbia beat Team Willamette 28-9 in the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl. The game was held at Linfield University on July 2nd, 2022.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/XKZnySuQVIVk9SmOs9F8FPX1Fs4=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/SWKAZL2X4RAWFOCDLCDZRWCJH4.jpg)
With a new team format and continuing to allow underclassmen to play, the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl set up another masterclass of showcasing Oregon’s top high school football talent.
With a new team format and continuing to allow underclassmen to play, the 2022 Les Schwab Bowl set up another masterclass of showcasing Oregon’s top high school football talent.