Top 25 Washington high school football rankings (9/27/2023)
After a busy weekend, here are the SBLive Power 25 Washington high school football rankings heading into Week 5. The rankings span all WIAA classifications.
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1. EASTSIDE CATHOLIC CRUSADERS 3-1 (3A)
Up next: Friday at O'Dea (3A)
Last result: 44-0 win over Lincoln of Seattle (3A)
Last ranking: No. 1
Ranking rationale: If quickly-evolving pass offense can continue to strike against a good O'Dea defense ... game over.
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2. YELM TORNADOS 4-0 (3A)
Up next: Thursday at North Thurston (3A)
Last result: 59-7 win over River Ridge (3A)
Last ranking: No. 2
Ranking rationale: Who is Anthony Kiamco? The kind of supplementary playmaker who can fill up a stat sheet.
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3. O'DEA FIGHTING IRISH 4-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Eastside Catholic (3A)
Last result: 63-24 win over Seattle Prep (3A)
Last ranking: No. 3
Ranking rationale: Going out on a limb, but RB Jason Brown Jr. will need more than 10 carries to take down Crusaders.
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4. GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN EAGLES 4-0 (4A)
Up next: Thursday at Sumner (4A)
Last result: 35-0 win over Bellarmine Prep (4A)
Last ranking: No. 4
Ranking rationale: As lethal as offense has been, team's long-range concern is how interior-linebacker rotation will play out.
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5. KENNEWICK LIONS 4-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Chiawana (4A)
Last result: 20-14 win over Kamiakin (4A)
Last ranking: No. 7
Ranking rationale: If Lions clear Chiawana hurdle this week, they are set up for MCC title and high WIAA seed in Class 3A playoffs.
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6. BELLEVUE WOLVERINES 2-2 (3A)
Up next: Thursday at Newport of Bellevue (3A)
Last result: 56-21 win over Mercer Island (3A)
Last ranking: No. 8
Ranking rationale: Wolverines attacked perimeter successfully with QB Lucas Razore (three TDs), including flea-flicker.
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7. SKYVIEW STORM 4-0 (4A)
Up next: Thursday at Heritage (3A)
Last result: 42-6 win over Kamiak (4A)
Last ranking: No. 9
Ranking rationale: Jake Kennedy-to-Riley Artis combo gets Storm rolling to four first-quarter touchdowns in road victory.
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8. LAKE STEVENS VIKINGS 3-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Jackson (4A)
Last result: 49-30 loss to West Linn (OR)
Last ranking: No. 5
Ranking rationale: Offense will hold up against anybody, but key to season is how much Viks' pass defense improves.
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9. KENNEDY CATHOLIC LANCERS 3-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Federal Way (4A)
Last result: 30-6 win over Decatur (4A)
Last ranking: No. 10
Ranking rationale: FB Indy Jones wrestled last winter, leaned out and is now one of most well-rounded players in 4A NPSL.
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10. LYNDEN LIONS 3-1 (2A)
Up next: Friday vs. Sehome (2A)
Last result: 29-28 win over Sedro-Woolley (2A)
Last ranking: No. 13
Ranking rationale: Will winning two-point conversion against Sedro-Woolley be springboard for rest of season?
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11. CURTIS VIKINGS 4-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Bellarmine Prep (4A)
Last result: 50-34 win over Emerald Ridge (4A)
Last ranking: No. 14
Ranking rationale: Quickly ascending behind QB Rocco Koch - and 4A SPSL showdown against Graham-Kapowsin is next week.
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12. EMERALD RIDGE JAGUARS 3-1 (4A)
Up next: Thursday vs. South Kitsap (4A)
Last result: 50-34 loss to Curtis (4A)
Last ranking: No. 6
Ranking rationale: Last week's early red-zone failures were killers, but Jaguars still very much in mix for 4A SPSL crown.
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13. BOTHELL COUGARS 3-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Skyline (4A)
Last result: 36-14 win over North Creek (4A)
Last ranking: No. 15
Ranking rationale: QB Jaylen Viars-to-WR Tyson Hoke passing brew continues to taste fine in Cougars' offense.
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14. CHIAWANA RIVERHAWKS 3-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Kennewick (4A)
Last result: 27-14 win over Richland (4A)
Last ranking: No. 16
Ranking rationale: Most opportunistic defense in 4A? With five defensive scores, Riverhawks have strong case.
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15. ANACORTES SEAHAWKS 4-0 (2A)
Up next: Friday vs, Sedro-Woolley (2A)
Last result: 47-0 win over Lakewood (2A)
Last ranking: No. 17
Ranking rationale: Defense has held past two opponents to fewer than 140 total yards in shutouts, but bigger test awaits Friday.
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16. ENUMCLAW HORNETS 4-0 (2A)
Up next: Friday vs, Foss (2A)
Last result: 37-7 win over Orting (2A)
Last ranking: No. 18
Ranking rationale: With its overall physicality, is this the best team in 2A? Hornets might not be tested until November again.
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17. CAMAS PAPERMAKERS 3-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Kamiak (4A)
Last result: 35-23 win over Kelso (3A)
Last ranking: No. 19
Ranking rationale: Candidate for state's most anticipated matchup in 2023? Try Oct. 13 against Skyview at Doc Harris Stadium.
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18. GARFIELD BULLDOGS 3-1 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Ballard (3A)
Last result: 35-27 win over Bishop Blanchet (3A)
Last ranking: No. 20
Ranking rationale: Coach Reggie Witherspoon OK with ugly wins like last week - as long as Bulldogs continue to flash potential.
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19. MONROE BEARCATS 4-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Mountlake Terrace (3A)
Last result: 56-0 win over Lynnwood (3A)
Last ranking: No. 21
Ranking rationale: After so-so opener, Bearcats have kicked it into gear, outscoring opponents, 162-6, in past three games.
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20. ARLINGTON EAGLES 4-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Stanwood (3A)
Last result: 46-14 win over Ferndale (3A)
Last ranking: No. 23
Ranking rationale: Everything for QB Leyton Martin and this offense comes in rhythm. Looked fantastic in win over Golden Eagles.
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21. KAMIAKIN BRAVES 2-2 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Hanford (4A)
Last result: 20-14 loss to Kennewick (3A)
Last ranking: No. 12
Ranking rationale: QB Trent Woodhouse has 12 interceptions in four games. That won't set well with his former-quarterback coach.
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22. EASTMONT WILDCATS 4-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Sunnyside (4A)
Last result: 48-0 win over Davis (4A)
Last ranking: No. 24
Ranking rationale: After three consecutive road wins to begin 2023, Wildcats return home to treat fans to dominant effort.
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23. MOUNT SPOKANE WILDCATS 4-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday at Post Falls (ID)
Last result: 51-14 win over Ferris (3A)
Last ranking: No. 25
Ranking rationale: Again, WR Bode Gardner does not disappoint (touchdown catch, punt return for score) in win over Saxons.
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24. EASTLAKE WOLVES 4-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Woodinville (4A)
Last result: 41-21 win over Issaquah (4A)
Last ranking: Unranked.
Ranking rationale: Getting big-armed QB Landon Renfroe back (eight TD passes in three games) has been big boost for offense.
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25. MOSES LAKE MAVERICKS 4-0 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Wenatchee (4A)
Last result: 44-28 win over Central Valley (4A)
Last ranking: Unranked.
Ranking rationale: QB Brady Jay operating team's Air Raid attack to near-perfection in first season as undisputed starter.
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