Top 25 Washington high school football rankings (10/11/2023)
After a busy weekend, here are the SBLive Power 25 Washington high school football rankings heading into Week 7. The rankings span all WIAA classifications.
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1. YELM TORNADOS 6-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Timberline (3A)
Last result: 56-7 win over Capital (3A)
Last ranking: No. 1
Ranking rationale: Tornados facing three toughest 3A SSC tests to finish out regular season - then planning lengthy WIAA title defense.
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2. O'DEA FIGHTING IRISH 6-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Ballard (3A)
Last result: 38-16 win over Lincoln of Seattle (3A)
Last ranking: No. 2
Ranking rationale: Has showdown in two weeks against Garfield to clinch 3A Metro title - its first since the abbreviated COVID-19 season (2021).
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3. GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN EAGLES 6-0 (4A)
Up next: Thursday vs. South Kitsap (4A)
Last result: 42-35 win over Curtis (4A)
Last ranking: No. 3
Ranking rationale: Other in-state quarterbacks get more publicity, but senior Daveon Superales arguably is best of all of them.
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4. EASTSIDE CATHOLIC CRUSADERS 4-2 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Seattle Prep (3A)
Last result: 31-10 win over Garfield (3A)
Last ranking: No. 4
Ranking rationale: Defense held QB EJ Caminong and company to 33 yards and four first downs. Still good enough to win Class 3A title.
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5. KENNEWICK LIONS 5-1 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Hanford (4A)
Last result: 36-29 win over Richland (4A)
Last ranking: No. 5
Ranking rationale: Last week's final-minute recap: Lost lead, regained it with hook-and-lateral touchdown - and stopped Richland at goal-line.
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6. BELLEVUE WOLVERINES 4-2 (3A)
Up next: Thursday vs. Lake Washington (3A)
Last result: 56-7 win over Juanita (3A)
Last ranking: No. 6
Ranking rationale: Put together its most complete effort against Juanita - .525 total yards and seven different players scored touchdowns.
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7. SKYVIEW STORM 6-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Camas (4A)
Last result: 56-0 win over Kentwood (4A)
Last ranking: No. 7
Ranking rationale: All-state WR Gavin Packer is all the way back - six receptions, 162 yards and three touchdowns in last week's road victory in Kent.
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8. LAKE STEVENS VIKINGS 5-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday at Mariner (4A)
Last result: 35-27 win over Eastlake (4A)
Last ranking: No. 8
Ranking rationale: QB Kolton Matson (251 passing yards, three TDs) continues to deliver, and RB Talha Rai filling in nicely for sidelined Jayshon Limar
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9. KENNEDY CATHOLIC LANCERS 5-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Auburn Riverside (3A)
Last result: 51-0 win over Kentridge (4A)
Last ranking: No. 9
Ranking rationale: Return of WR Mason Moriarty (knee) gives Wing-T offense most complete run blocker-pass catcher combination.
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10. CURTIS VIKINGS 5-1 (4A)
Up next: Thursday vs. Rogers of Puyallup (4A)
Last result: 42-35 loss to Graham-Kapowsin (4A)
Last ranking: No. 11
Ranking rationale: 4A SPSL loaded with elite three-phase playmakers, and WR/DB Parker Mady has been as good as any of them for Viks.
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11. EMERALD RIDGE JAGUARS 5-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Bellarmine Prep (4A)
Last result: 49-14 win over Bethel (4A)
Last ranking: No. 12
Ranking rationale: QB Jake Schakel has 12 touchdown passes total in past two games - which is a full season for some signal callers.
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12. BOTHELL COUGARS 5-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Woodinville (4A)
Last result: 34-9 win over Issaquah (4A)
Last ranking: No. 13
Ranking rationale: There are fantastic perimeter-receiving duos around state, but none are better than WRs Mingo Lemley and Tyson Hoke.
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13. CHIAWANA RIVERHAWKS 5-1 (4A)
Up next: Thursday at Southridge (3A)
Last result: 49-0 win over Hermiston (3A)
Last ranking: No. 14
Ranking rationale: Defensive scoring rate is insane as Riverhawks have recorded three consecutive games with multiple defensive touchdowns.
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14. ANACORTES SEAHAWKS 6-0 (2A)
Up next: Friday vs. Squalicum (2A)
Last result: 35-9 win over Sehome (2A)
Last ranking: No. 15
Ranking rationale: Lots of attention on defending state champion Lynden, Enumclaw and Tumwater ... and new-No. 1 Seahawks are fine with that.
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15. LYNDEN LIONS 5-1 (2A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Burlington-Edison (2A)
Last result: 28-21 win over Archbishop Murphy (2A)
Last ranking: No. 10
Ranking rationale: Good news - undeterred Lions finding ways to win close games. But will that be enough against state's top contenders?
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16. ENUMCLAW HORNETS 6-0 (2A)
Up next: Thursday vs. Fife (2A)
Last result: 35-0 win over Washington (2A)
Last ranking: No. 16
Ranking rationale: In five 2A SPSL games, defense has given up just two touchdowns (Franklin Pierce, Orting) - both rushing.
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17. CAMAS PAPERMAKERS 5-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Skyview (4A)
Last result: 49-21 win over Evergreen of Vancouver (3A)
Last ranking: No. 17
Ranking rationale: This very well may be Skyview's year in 4A GSHL, but Papermakers are good - and confident - enough to stop that talk this week.
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18. ARLINGTON EAGLES 6-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Oak Harbor (3A)
Last result: 42-14 win over Marysville-Pilchuck (3A)
Last ranking: No. 20
Ranking rationale: With explosive offense and aggressive defense, 3A Wesco North winner emerging as biggest threat to classification's "Big Five."
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19. MONROE BEARCATS 6-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Edmonds-Woodway (3A)
Last result: 48-0 win over Shorewood (3A)
Last ranking: No. 19
Ranking rationale: And if it's not Arlington, it might be likely 3A Wesco South winners, led by third-year starting QB Blake Springer and powerful defense.
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20. KAMIAKIN BRAVES 4-2 (4A)
Up next: Thursday at Hermiston (3A)
Last result: 42-0 win over Walla Walla (3A)
Last ranking: No. 21
Ranking rationale: RB Camden Schmidt (179 yards, TD) has been fantastic in past two weeks in place of standout Makram Altahir.
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21. EASTMONT WILDCATS 6-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Skyline (4A)
Last result: 48-14 win over West Valley of Yakima (4A)
Last ranking: No. 22
Ranking rationale: ISix games, six 100-yard rushing efforts for senior RB Gunnar Peterson, who is 47 yards away from back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
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22. MOUNT SPOKANE WILDCATS 6-0 (3A)
Up next: Thursday vs. Cheney (3A)
Last result: 23-13 win over Central Valley (4A)
Last ranking: No. 23
Ranking rationale: It hasn't always been pretty - or fast-starting - for the quick-twitch Wildcats. But they are right on track toward another 4A/3A GSL title.
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23. GARFIELD BULLDOGS 4-2 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Rainier Beach (3A)
Last result: 31-10 loss to Eastside Catholic (3A)
Last ranking: No. 18
Ranking rationale: The question is going on two seasons - how does an offense with this much talent struggle that badly against better defenses?
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24. EASTLAKE WOLVES 5-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Mount Si (4A)
Last result: 35-27 loss to Lake Stevens (4A)
Last ranking: No. 24
Ranking rationale: Wolves' home winning streak snapped by reigning Class 4A champions at 29 games, dating back to 2017 - but not without a fight.
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25. MOSES LAKE MAVERICKS 6-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Sunnyside (4A)
Last result: 59-14 win over Davis of Yakima (4A)
Last ranking: No. 25
Ranking rationale: QB Brady Jay already approaching 2,000-yard passing season (1,875) with 32 touchdowns as Mavericks continue march through 4A CBBN.
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