Top 25 Washington high school football rankings (10/25/2023)
After a busy weekend, here are the SBLive Power 25 Washington high school football rankings heading into Week 9. The rankings span all WIAA classifications.
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1. YELM TORNADOS 8-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Gig Harbor (3A)
Last result: 59-9 win over Peninsula (3A)
Last ranking: No. 1
Ranking rationale: Gunning for 3A SSC title Friday - and much bigger things (again) over next month.
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2. O'DEA FIGHTING IRISH 8-0 (3A)
Up next: Bye week
Last result: 49-13 win over Garfield (3A)
Last ranking: No. 2
Ranking rationale: Of all the teams in Washington, might have played most complete regular season of football. Determined.
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3. GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN EAGLES 8-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Bethel (4A)
Last result: 41-35 win over Emerald Ridge (4A)
Last ranking: No. 3
Ranking rationale: Had defense to thank for keeping unblemished record, high ranking intact heading into last 4A SPSL week.
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4. EASTSIDE CATHOLIC CRUSADERS 6-2 (3A)
Up next: Bye week
Last result: 42-0 win over Rainier Beach (3A)
Last ranking: No. 4
Ranking rationale: How elite is this defense? Hasn't allowed 30 or more points ... in more than two seasons.
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5. KENNEWICK LIONS 7-1 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Hermiston (3A)
Last result: 55-6 win over Southridge (3A)
Last ranking: No. 5
Ranking rationale: Still most complete team in Tri-Cities, but with one bugaboo - multiple turnovers committed in past four games.
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6. BELLEVUE WOLVERINES 5-2 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Hazen (3A)
Last result: Bye week
Last ranking: No. 6
Ranking rationale: Collective groan over late-fall raindrops heard all around state - except this home (they actually welcome bad weather).
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7. LAKE STEVENS VIKINGS 7-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Glacier Peak (4A)
Last result: 54-7 win over Kamiak (4A)
Last ranking: No. 7
Ranking rationale: Remarkable how dominant the reigning state champions have been in 4A Wesco. Going for 11th league title in a row.
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8. KENNEDY CATHOLIC LANCERS 7-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Mount Rainier (4A)
Last result: 58-14 win over Tahoma (4A)
Last ranking: No. 8
Ranking rationale: Speaking of controlling a league, Lancers one win away from fifth consecutive undefeated 4A NPSL championship.
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9. CURTIS VIKINGS 7-1 (4A)
Up next: Thursday at Puyallup (4A)
Last result: 49-16 win over South Kitsap (4A)
Last ranking: No. 9
Ranking rationale: Mind-blowing to consider, if Viks make marginal run in playoffs, QB Rocco Koch could have 4,500 yards and 60 TDs (pass-run).
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10. CAMAS PAPERMAKERS 7-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Battle Ground (4A)
Last result: 52-27 win over Union (4A)
Last ranking: No. 10
Ranking rationale: The way the offense has found itself ... wonder if Papermakers would score more than seven points against Yelm now.
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11. CHIAWANA RIVERHAWKS 7-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Walla Walla (3A)
Last result: 14-12 win over Mount Si (4A)
Last ranking: No. 12
Ranking rationale: Team just hit '30' mark in eight games - as in total of turnovers forced on defense. Unreal.
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12. EMERALD RIDGE JAGUARS 6-2 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Rogers of Puyallup (4A)
Last result: 41-35 loss to Graham-Kapowsin (4A)
Last ranking: No. 11
Ranking rationale: Had No. 1 Graham-Kapowsin on the ropes last week, but will likely be No. 3 seed from 4A SPSL into WIAA playoffs.
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13. ANACORTES SEAHAWKS 8-0 (2A)
Up next: Friday at Lynden (2A)
Last result: Bye week
Last ranking: No. 13
Ranking rationale: On grass, in near-freezing temperatures and in front of a soldout crowd in Lynden, Seahawks get their chance to make magic.
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14. LYNDEN LIONS 7-1 (2A)
Up next: Friday vs. Anacortes (2A)
Last result: 50-12 win over Lakewood (2A)
Last ranking: No. 14
Ranking rationale: On grass, in near-freezing temperatures and in front of a soldout home crowd, Lions get their chance to stop who-else chatter.
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15. ENUMCLAW HORNETS 8-0 (2A)
Up next: Friday vs. White River (2A)
Last result: 63-0 win over Clover Park (2A)
Last ranking: No. 15
Ranking rationale: Quietly strolling along, this might be the most stress-free, state-contending program around.
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16. ARLINGTON EAGLES 8-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Monroe (3A)
Last result: 35-0 win over Inglemoor (4A)
Last ranking: No. 16
Ranking rationale: Lots at stake - winner of 3A Wesco title likely have opportunity to host at least three playoff games once seeding is announced.
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17. MONROE BEARCATS 8-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Arlington (3A)
Last result: 55-7 win over Snohomish (3A)
Last ranking: No. 17
Ranking rationale: Lots at stake - winner of 3A Wesco title likely have opportunity to host at least three playoff games once seeding is announced.
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18. EASTMONT WILDCATS 8-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Moses Lake (4A)
Last result: 28-0 win over Eisenhower (4A)
Last ranking: No. 18
Ranking rationale: Hard to imagine winner of most-anticipated 4A CBBN game in decades won't be at least top-six seed for the WIAA playoffs.
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19. EASTLAKE WOLVES 7-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday at North Creek (4A)
Last result: 14-7 win over Bothell in OT (4A)
Last ranking: No. 19
Ranking rationale: Wolves have trailed in every 4A KingCo game played (and Lake Stevens), but didn't blink on way to league title.
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20. SKYVIEW STORM 7-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Union (4A)
Last result: 49-10 win over Battle Ground (4A)
Last ranking: No. 20
Ranking rationale: WR Riley Artis continues terrific season (three TD catches against Battle Ground) as Storm still holds out hope for 4A GSHL title.
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21. MOSES LAKE MAVERICKS 8-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Eastmont (4A)
Last result: 47-13 win over West Valley of Yakima (4A)
Last ranking: No. 23
Ranking rationale: Hard to imagine winner of most-anticipated 4A CBBN game in decades won't be at least top-six seed for the WIAA playoffs.
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22. KAMIAKIN BRAVES 5-2 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Pasco (4A)
Last result: 42-35 win over Richland (4A)
Last ranking: No. 24
Ranking rationale: RB Camden Schmidt been team's unsung hero - and workhorse - as Bombers one win away from No. 1 seed out of 4A MCC.
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23. MOUNT SPOKANE WILDCATS 7-1 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Mead (3A)
Last result: 21-10 loss to Gonzaga Prep (4A)
Last ranking: No. 21
Ranking rationale: Wildcats had found ways to run away from every opponent. Not this time as Bullpups' grind-it-out style prevailed for 4A/3A GSL title.
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24. GARFIELD BULLDOGS 5-3 (3A)
Up next: Bye week
Last result: 49-13 loss to O'Dea (3A)
Last ranking: No. 22
Ranking rationale: Talk in offseason was that Bulldogs would be right there with O'Dea and Eastside Catholic in 3A Metro this fall. Never materialized.
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25. TUMWATER THUNDERBIRDS 8-0 (2A)
Up next: Friday vs. Tahoma (4A)
Last result: 54-6 win over Rochester (2A)
Last ranking: Not ranked
Ranking rationale: 2A EvCo champions had to scramble for game after Black Hills forfeited early this week. Get a better tune-up for postseason.
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