CAMAS — Two years ago DeWayne Patterson brought the Wing T offense back to Columbia River, and with it came a prophetic message to his players.

“If you buy in,” he said, “you’re going to see the success.”

The Rapids’ commitment to their coach’s vision helped deliver the program its most important result in recent memory.

One year after losing by 49 points to eventual Class 1A runner-up Seton Catholic, the Rapids roared back for a 33-28 win over the Cougars in a rematch Friday at Doc Harris Stadium.

“We’ve been working for this all (offseason),” senior Savion McCoy said. “We knew we were better. Like I told the guys, I had all the confidence that we could win the game.”

McCoy backed up that belief when, on the second play from scrimmage, he ripped off a 72-yard touchdown run to spot Ri

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