Top 25 Washington high school football rankings (10/18/2023)
After a busy weekend, here are the SBLive Power 25 Washington high school football rankings heading into Week 8. The rankings span all WIAA classifications.
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1. YELM TORNADOS 7-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Peninsula (3A)
Last result: 54-7 win over Timberline (3A)
Last ranking: No. 1
Ranking rationale: Only thing separating Tornados' unbeaten run to playoffs is a sweep of the Gig Harbor-area programs.
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2. O'DEA FIGHTING IRISH 7-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Garfield (3A)
Last result: 55-21 win over Ballard (3A)
Last ranking: No. 2
Ranking rationale: On the doorstep of taking 3A Metro title and No. 1 seed, Irish need to keep Cal commit EJ Caminong and company in check.
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3. GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN EAGLES 7-0 (4A)
Up next: Saturday at Emerald Ridge (4A)
Last result: 30-14 win over Seattle Prep (4A)
Last ranking: No. 3
Ranking rationale: If Eagles win Saturday, do they have classification's best top-seed resume with three road wins against other 4A SPSL contenders?
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4. EASTSIDE CATHOLIC CRUSADERS 5-2 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Rainier Beach (3A)
Last result: 31-10 win over Garfield (3A)
Last ranking: No. 4
Ranking rationale: As big play waiting to happen, DB/WR Tyson Weaver arguably 3A Metro's best two-way skill-position threat.
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5. KENNEWICK LIONS 6-1 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Southridge (3A)
Last result: 52-6 win over Hanford (4A)
Last ranking: No. 5
Ranking rationale: Lockdown defense is state-championship caliber, but will 3A-contending hopeful's offense hold up through fives games in the postseason?
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6. BELLEVUE WOLVERINES 5-2 (3A)
Up next: Oct. 27 at Hazen (3A)
Last result: 42-21 win over Lake Washington (3A)
Last ranking: No. 6
Ranking rationale: Two early losses took a little of the spotlight off the 2021 state champions. That's OK - they continue to round into championship form.
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7. LAKE STEVENS VIKINGS 6-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Kamiak (4A)
Last result: 71-6 win over Mariner (4A)
Last ranking: No. 8
Ranking rationale: Also in the conversation for No. 1 seed in playoffs if they can win out. Lake Stevens' only loss came against best team in Northwest (West Linn).
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8. KENNEDY CATHOLIC LANCERS 6-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Tahoma (4A)
Last result: 57-6 win over Auburn Riverside (3A)
Last ranking: No. 9
Ranking rationale: Given all the offseason change, remarkable that the Lancers have not missed a beat. Maybe Pat Jones was meant to lead a program.
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9. CURTIS VIKINGS 6-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday at South Kitsap (4A)
Last result: 48-10 win over Rogers of Puyallup (4A)
Last ranking: No. 10
Ranking rationale: There's no bigger fan of Emerald Ridge on Saturday than the Vikings, who need a Graham-Kapowsin loss to have a chance at 4A SPSL title.
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10. CAMAS PAPERMAKERS 6-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Union (4A)
Last result: 21-9 win over Skyview (4A)
Last ranking: No. 17
Ranking rationale: Should have known. Papermakers continue southwest Washington dominance behind physical offensive line, unheralded playmakers.
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11. EMERALD RIDGE JAGUARS 6-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Graham-Kapowsin (4A)
Last result: 12-0 win over Bellarmine Prep (4A)
Last ranking: No. 12
Ranking rationale: This is their moment! If Jaguars can upend Graham-Kapowsin at home, should they be in driver's seat for 4A SPSL top seed?
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12. CHIAWANA RIVERHAWKS 6-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Mount Si (3A)
Last result: 51-13 win over Southridge (3A)
Last ranking: No. 13
Ranking rationale: Certainly playing like an MCC championship squad, Riverhawks will be intently watching Kamiakin-Richland showdown with No. 1 seed up for grabs.
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13. ANACORTES SEAHAWKS 7-0 (2A)
Up next: Oct. 27 at Lynden (2A)
Last result: 34-13 win over Squalicum (2A)
Last ranking: No. 14
Ranking rationale: The way the schedule breaks, Seahawks gets two weeks to prepare for 2A Northwest Conference showdown at Lynden. Signature moment awaits.
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14. LYNDEN LIONS 6-1 (2A)
Up next: Friday at Lakewood (2A)
Last result: 2-0 win over Burlington-Edison, forfeit (2A)
Last ranking: No. 15
Ranking rationale: Turned last week's forfeit win into mock-game senior night festival with 2,500 spectators. Lions make most out of any circumstance.
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15. ENUMCLAW HORNETS 7-0 (2A)
Up next: Thursday at Clover Park (2A)
Last result: 44-14 win over Fife (2A)
Last ranking: No. 16
Ranking rationale: Has been best team in South Sound - and also overall with computers. On track to have four home games in 2A playoffs.
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16. ARLINGTON EAGLES 7-0 (3A)
Up next: Saturday at Inglemoor (4A)
Last result: 45-6 win over Oak Harbor (3A)
Last ranking: No. 18
Ranking rationale: After this tune-up, expect footballs to be flying in the air for next week's 3A Wesco title showdown against Monroe.
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17. MONROE BEARCATS 7-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Snohomish (3A)
Last result: 35-7 win over Monroe (3A)
Last ranking: No. 19
Ranking rationale: After this tune-up, expect footballs to be flying in the air for next week's 3A Wesco title showdown against Arlington.
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18. EASTMONT WILDCATS 7-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Eisenhower (4A)
Last result: 21-3 win over Skyline (4A)
Last ranking: No. 21
Ranking rationale: Not many gave Eastmont much of a chance to beat 4A KingCo champions on road. Wildcats did - proving they are ready to be playoff factors.
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19. EASTLAKE WOLVES 6-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Bothell (4A)
Last result: 30-28 win over Mount Si (4A)
Last ranking: No. 24
Ranking rationale: Say this about this group and first-year coach Scott Hare - they sure make it interesting at the end of games. Now clear 4A KingCo favorite.
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20. SKYVIEW STORM 6-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs, Battle Ground (4A)
Last result: 21-9 loss to Camas (4A)
Last ranking: No. 7
Ranking rationale: Yes, last week's loss to Camas was a gut punch. Storm has to regroup for Battle Ground team that has shut down everybody up to this point.
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21. MOUNT SPOKANE WILDCATS 7-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Gonzaga Prep (3A)
Last result: 42-6 win over Cheney (4A)
Last ranking: No. 22
Ranking rationale: Parts of this team have been hit or miss for extended periods this fall. But not WR Bode Gardner, who continues impressive all-state campaign.
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22. GARFIELD BULLDOGS 5-2 (3A)
Up next: Friday at O'Dea (3A)
Last result: 48-24 win over Rainier Beach (3A)
Last ranking: No. 23
Ranking rationale: The lopsided losses and unexpected struggles - that can go all away Friday if Bulldogs can upend O'Dea to grab share of 3A Metro title.
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23. MOSES LAKE MAVERICKS 7-0 (4A)
Up next: Thursday vs. West Valley of Yakima (4A)
Last result: 50-15 win over Sunnyside (4A)
Last ranking: No. 25
Ranking rationale: For those waiting for the other shoe to fall with this program ... ain't happening. Mavericks poised to host at least one playoff game.
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24. KAMIAKIN BRAVES 5-2 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Richland (4A)
Last result: 42-14 win over Hermiston (3A)
Last ranking: No. 20
Ranking rationale: QB Trent Woodhouse threw five touchdowns last week. Could that be a sign that he is rounding into late-season form Braves need?
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25. BOTHELL COUGARS 5-2 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Eastlake (4A)
Last result: 38-20 loss to Woodinville (4A)
Last ranking: No. 12
Ranking rationale: Steamrolled last week by Woodinville, Cougars suddenly at crossroads moment. Win over Eastlake would certainly put them back on track.
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