Top 25 Washington high school football rankings (10/4/2023)

Yelms shoots to top of heap after Eastside Catholic falls at O'Dea in 3A Metro League showdown

After a busy weekend, here are the SBLive Power 25 Washington high school football rankings heading into Week 6. The rankings span all WIAA classifications.

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1. YELM TORNADOS 5-0 (3A)

Up next: Saturday at Capital (3A)

Last result: 58-7 win over North Thurston (3A)

Last ranking: No. 2

Ranking rationale: Next up at No. 1 on flip-of-the-coin rotation. Complete team also very deserving.

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2. O'DEA FIGHTING IRISH 5-0 (3A)

Up next: Friday vs. Lincoln of Seattle (3A)

Last result: 16-7 win over Eastside Catholic (3A)

Last ranking: No. 3

Ranking rationale: If RB Jason Brown Jr, rushes for 2,000 yards - he's halfway there - Irish will win state title

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3. GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN EAGLES 5-0 (4A)

Up next: Friday at Curtis (4A)

Last result: 38-31 win over Sumner (4A)

Last ranking: No. 4

Ranking rationale: Finally, somebody (predictably Sumner) pushed back for four quarters. And Eagles had answers.

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4. EASTSIDE CATHOLIC CRUSADERS 3-2 (3A)

Up next: Friday vs. Garfield (3A)

Last result: 16-7 loss to O'Dea (3A)

Last ranking: No. 1

Ranking rationale: Except for long touchdown pass, offense did very little in matchup of two physical defenses.

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5. KENNEWICK LIONS 4-1 (3A)

Up next: Friday vs. Richland (4A)

Last result: 19-9 loss to Chiawana (4A)

Last ranking: No. 5

Ranking rationale: Dominated Riverhawks in yardage (394-63) and time of possession, but seven turnovers costly.

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6. BELLEVUE WOLVERINES 3-2 (3A)

Up next: Friday vs. Juanita (3A)

Last result: 42-14 win over Newport of Bellevue (3A)

Last ranking: No. 6

Ranking rationale: Just when you thought Michigan commit Hogan Hansen was quiet - had rushing, receiving touchdown in win.

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7. SKYVIEW STORM 5-0 (4A)

Up next: Saturday at Kentwood (4A)

Last result: 59-0 win over Heritage (3A)

Last ranking: No. 7

Ranking rationale: Warming up for key upcoming 4A GSHL games, RB Trey Jacob had three first-half touchdown runs in win.

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8. LAKE STEVENS VIKINGS 4-1 (4A)

Up next: Friday at Eastlake (4A)

Last result: 42-3 win over Jackson (4A)

Last ranking: No. 8

Ranking rationale: Even though key starters were sidelined, QB Kolton Matson (226 passing yards, four TDs) was not.

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9. KENNEDY CATHOLIC LANCERS 4-1 (4A)

Up next: Friday at Kentridge (4A)

Last result: 46-26 win over Federal Way (4A)

Last ranking: No. 9

Ranking rationale: Leader in 90-yard scoring plays? It's the Lancers, who do it on defense and special teams.

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10. LYNDEN LIONS 4-1 (2A)

Up next: Friday at Archbishop Murphy (2A)

Last result: 44-24 win over Sehome (2A)

Last ranking: No. 10

Ranking rationale: Momentum-changing safety triggers run of three consecutive touchdowns in win over Mariners. 

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11. CURTIS VIKINGS 5-0 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. Graham-Kapowsin (4A)

Last result: 42-17 win over Bellarmine Prep (4A)

Last ranking: No. 11

Ranking rationale: Already passed two prime-time tests (Sumner, Emerald Ridge). This is the biggie the Viks have been waiting for.

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12. EMERALD RIDGE JAGUARS 4-1 (4A)

Up next: Friday at Bethel (4A)

Last result: 55-0 win over South Kitsap (4A)

Last ranking: No. 12

Ranking rationale: QB Jake Schakel posted 20th career game with three or more touchdown passes (career-best six TDs).

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13. BOTHELL COUGARS 4-1 (4A)

Up next: Friday at Issaquah (4A)

Last result: 30-17 win over Skyline (4A)

Last ranking: No. 13

Ranking rationale: Without question, WR Tyson Hoke is breakout star in 4A KingCo this fall as a senior. Elite playmaker.

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14. CHIAWANA RIVERHAWKS 4-1 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. Hermiston (3A)

Last result: 19-9 win over Kennewick (3A)

Last ranking: No. 14

Ranking rationale: Doesn't matter to them how they rack up wins - they just keep doing it. Another MCC title on horizon?

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15. ANACORTES SEAHAWKS 5-0 (2A)

Up next: Saturday at Sehome (2A)

Last result: 27-7 win over Sedro-Woolley (2A)

Last ranking: No. 15

Ranking rationale: Nobody - and we mean NOBODY - playing better in Class 2A than this club. Waiting for Lynden showdown.

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16. ENUMCLAW HORNETS 5-0 (2A)

Up next: Friday at Washington (2A)

Last result: 70-0 win over Foss (2A)

Last ranking: No. 16

Ranking rationale: Let's be real - Hornets not getting tested at all in 2A SPSL. Will that hurt them down the line?

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17. CAMAS PAPERMAKERS 4-1 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. Evergreen of Vancouver (3A)

Last result: 53-0 win over Kamiak (4A)

Last ranking: No. 17

Ranking rationale: Anything WR Trenton Swanson cannot do? Scored in all three phases in blowout over Knights.

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18. GARFIELD BULLDOGS 4-1 (3A)

Up next: Friday at Eastside Catholic (3A)

Last result: 56-13 win over Ballard (3A)

Last ranking: No. 18

Ranking rationale: Been building toward facing the teeth of tough 3A Metro schedule - and that begins Friday night,.

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19. MONROE BEARCATS 5-0 (3A)

Up next: Friday at Shorewood (3A)

Last result: 35-10 win over Mountlake Terrace (3A)

Last ranking: No. 19

Ranking rationale: Passed big test in putting clamps on RB Zaveon Jones and Hawks offense (201 yards, three turnovers).

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20. ARLINGTON EAGLES 5-0 (3A)

Up next: Friday vs. Marysville-Pilchuck (3A)

Last result: 42-7 win over Stanwood (3A)

Last ranking: No. 20

Ranking rationale: Looking for comeback player of the year in Washington? Dual-threat QB Leyton Martin continues to shine.

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21. KAMIAKIN BRAVES 3-2 (4A)

Up next: Friday at Walla Walla (3A)

Last result: 54-21 win over Hanford (4A)

Last ranking: No. 21

Ranking rationale: In search of settle-down impact on offense, Braves turned to RB Camden Schmidt (204 yards, six TDs).

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22. EASTMONT WILDCATS 5-0 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. West Valley of Yakima (4A)

Last result: 28-21 win over Eastmont (4A)

Last ranking: No. 22

Ranking rationale: In last week's new predicament - big early deficit - Wildcats showed resolve of program ready to go places.

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23. MOUNT SPOKANE WILDCATS 5-0 (3A)

Up next: Friday at Central Valley (4A)

Last result: 28-13 win over Post Falls (ID)

Last ranking: No. 23

Ranking rationale: Speed is a great equalizer, even if offense gets held in check for a half. WR Bode Gardner having all-state year.

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24. EASTLAKE WOLVES 5-0 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. Lake Stevens (4A)

Last result: 28-18 win over Woodinville (4A)

Last ranking: No. 24

Ranking rationale: Showing they can conquer high-pressure situations - and flourish - especially in second half. 

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25. MOSES LAKE MAVERICKS 5-0 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. Davis of Yakima (4A)

Last result: 35-14 win over Wenatchee (4A)

Last ranking: No. 25

Ranking rationale: High-octane pass game has ability to make up for loose stretches. QB Brady Jay continues to make it happen. 

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