Final top 25 Washington high school football rankings (11/09/2023)
Heading into the Washington state high school football playoffs, here are the final SBLive Power 25 rankings, which span all WIAA classifications:
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1. YELM TORNADOS 10-0 (3A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Marysville-Pilchuck (3A)
Last result: 60-0 win over Kent-Meridian (3A)
Last ranking: No. 1
One reason for deep playoff run: Deep, balanced and ready to prove last season was no fluke.
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2. O'DEA FIGHTING IRISH 9-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Auburn Riverside (3A)
Last result: 56-0 win over Shorecrest (3A)
Last ranking: No. 2
One reason for deep playoff run: Disruptive defensive front gets ball back to top RB Jason Brown Jr. often.
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3. GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN EAGLES 10-0 (4A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Richland (4A)
Last result: 63-15 win over Kamiak (4A)
Last ranking: No. 3
One reason for deep playoff run: Best collection of skill-position talent in passing game in Washington.
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4. EASTSIDE CATHOLIC CRUSADERS 7-2 (3A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Lincoln of Tacoma (3A)
Last result: 49-6 win over Hermiston (3A)
Last ranking: No. 4
One reason for deep playoff run: Defense never slumps, and Crusaders' depth at all three levels tops in state.
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5. KENNEWICK LIONS 9-1 (3A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Mountain View (3A)
Last result: 38-0 win over Mercer Island (3A)
Last ranking: No. 5
One reason for deep playoff run: Proven it can tangle with fellow heavy hitters and win big games on road.
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6. BELLEVUE WOLVERINES 8-2 (3A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Monroe (3A)
Last result: 49-7 win over Mountlake Terrace (3A)
Last ranking: No. 6
One reason for deep playoff run: System (Wing-T) is fool-proof, and tradition of winning 3A titles unmatched.
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7. LAKE STEVENS VIKINGS 9-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Woodinville (4A)
Last result: 54-0 win over Olympia (4A)
Last ranking: No. 7
One reason for deep playoff run: No scheme does better getting athletes in open space to do damage on offense.
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8. CAMAS PAPERMAKERS 9-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Mount Si (4A)
Last result: 56-7 win over Federal Way (4A)
Last ranking: No. 9
One reason for deep playoff run: Fixed defensive line issues from a year ago to become more like Papermakers of old.
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9. CHIAWANA RIVERHAWKS 9-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday at Gonzaga Prep (4A)
Last result: 49-32 win over Moses Lake (4A)
Last ranking: No. 10
One reason for deep playoff run: Attacking defense comes from all angles, and no offense has been able to figure it out.
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10. KENNEDY CATHOLIC LANCERS 9-1 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Curtis (4A)
Last result: 28-20 win over North Creek (4A)
Last ranking: No. 8
One reason for deep playoff run: Talented junior class unwilling to wait another year operating in between 'Air Raid' and Wing'T schemes.
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11. EASTLAKE WOLVES 9-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Sumner (4A)
Last result: 56-7 win over Kentwood (4A)
Last ranking: No. 16
One reason for deep playoff run: 4A KingCo champions know how to attack on the outside, thrive on winning close games.
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12. EMERALD RIDGE JAGUARS 8-2 (4A)
Up next: Friday at Kamiakin (4A)
Last result: 50-36 win over Bothell (4A)
Last ranking: No. 11
One reason for deep playoff run: QB Jake Schakel has multiple pass-game weapons who can create space on own - and win on big plays.
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13. ANACORTES SEAHAWKS 9-0 (2A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Rogers of Spokane
Last result: Bye week.
Last ranking: No. 12
One reason for deep playoff run: Most complete 2A team in three phases has been waiting for a championship run a long time.
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14. ARLINGTON EAGLES 10-0 (3A)
Up next: Friday vs. Ridgeline (3A)
Last result: 54-13 win over Ballard (3A)
Last ranking: No. 13
One reason for deep playoff run: QB Leyton Martin has had the answer to every defensive adjustment, and continues to post big games.
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15. ENUMCLAW HORNETS 10-0 (2A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Othello (2A)
Last result: 77-0 win over Sammamish (2A)
Last ranking: No. 14
One reason for deep playoff run: Physical 2A SPSL champion better equipped to take it one step further than last season's state semifinal run.
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16. SKYVIEW STORM 9-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Skyline (4A)
Last result: 49-21 win over Bethel (4A)
Last ranking: No. 17
One reason for deep playoff run: Despite Camas loss, still showcases highest-powered passing attack in southwest Washington.
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17. CURTIS VIKINGS 8-2 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Kennedy Catholic (4A)
Last result: 45-3 win over Tahoma (4A)
Last ranking: No. 18
One reason for deep playoff run: QB Rocco Koch might be the single most-difficult offensive player to tackle with head of steam.
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18. KAMIAKIN BRAVES 8-2 (4A)
Up next: Friday vs. Emerald Ridge (4A)
Last result: 42-0 win over Wenatchee (4A)
Last ranking: No. 19
One reason for deep playoff run: Turnovers have slowed, shutouts have come - and wins have piled up.
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19. MOUNT SPOKANE WILDCATS 9-1 (3A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Garfield (3A)
Last result: 27-0 win over Roosevelt (3A)
Last ranking: No. 20
One reason for deep playoff run: No team feeds of big plays in passing game more than Wildcats, who have plenty of fuel in that tank.
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20. TUMWATER THUNDERBIRDS 10-0 (2A)
Up next: Friday vs. Port Angeles (2A)
Last result: 55-13 win over Ridgefield (2A)
Last ranking: No. 21
One reason for deep playoff run: Might have been combination of speed, size and strength in both fronts, which is ideal in Wing-T offense.
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21. LYNDEN LIONS 7-2 (2A)
Up next: Friday vs. Bremerton
Last result: Bye week.
Last ranking: No. 22
One reason for deep playoff run: Lions. Just. Know. How. To. Win. Important. Playoff. Games. In. November. And. December.
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22. MONROE BEARCATS 9-1 (3A)
Up next: Saturday at Bellevue (3A)
Last result: 41-24 win over Bonney Lake (3A)
Last ranking: No. 23
One reason for deep playoff run: Fate is going to have to be carried by QB Blake Springer and pass-happy offense.
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23. GARFIELD BULLDOGS 6-3 (3A)
Up next: Saturday at Mount Spokane (3A)
Last result: 35-0 win over Kelso (3A)
Last ranking: No. 24
One reason for deep playoff run: Isn't this time for the state's top senior quarterback - Cal commit EJ Caminong - to sound the gong on a state run?
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24. SUMNER SPARTANS 7-3 (4A)
Up next: Saturday at Eastlake (4A)
Last result: 48-6 win over Battle Ground (4A)
Last ranking: No. 25
One reason for deep playoff run: It's taken a whole season, but Spartans have nicely blended big play with physicality on offense.
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25. GONZAGA PREP BULLPUPS 9-1 (4A)
Up next: Saturday vs. Chiawana (4A)
Last result: 38-28 win over Sunnyside (4A)
Last ranking: Not ranked
One reason for deep playoff run: Style of triple-option is arguably most difficult scheme to prepare for in one week.
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