Washington 1B district football playoffs: Schedule, what to see and who advances on

Liberty Bell opens defense of its first WIAA title with a home game Saturday against Republic

November high school football in the state of Washington is here.

With WIAA playoff berths on the line, here is a Class 1B district-round primer for Week 10:

* CLASS 4A DISTRICT PREVIEW

* CLASS 3A DISTRICT PREVIEW

* CLASS 2A DISTRICT PREVIEW

* CLASS 1A DISTRICT PREVIEW

* CLASS 2B DISTRICT PREVIEW

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Photo courtesy of Naselle athletics

SCHEDULE

Friday games

Odessa (6-3) at Wellpinit (6-2), 1:30 p.m.

Taholah (2-5) at Darrington (8-1), 5 p.m.

Curlew (7-1) at Wilbur-Creston-Keller (9-0), 5:15 p.m.

Quilcene (2-6) at Naselle (8-1), 6 p.m.

Sound Christian Academy (1-8) at Neah Bay (6-2), 6 p.m.

Northwest Christian of Lacey (8-0 in 6-man) at Mossyrock (8-1), 7 p.m.

Waterville-Mansfield (7-2) at Almira-Coulee/Hartline (7-2), 7 p.m.

Saturday games

Oakville (3-6) at Concrete (6-3), 2 p.m.

Republic (7-2) at Liberty Bell (6-0), 3 p.m.

Tulalip Heritage (4-5) at Winlock (4-5), 3 p.m.

Bye into state tournament

Liberty Christian (8-0)

Pomeroy (8-1) or DeSales (6-3)

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BEST MATCHUP

As a 50-16 winner earlier this fall, Wellpinit is a home favorite to beat Odessa. But it's hard to imagine the Tigers not making a better game of it. They will need to win ball-control game with RBs Corbyn Neilson and Chad Strebeck in effort to slow down faster Redskins squad, led by RB Andrew Moyer.

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SCORING POTENTIAL

The last time Naselle and Quilcene hooked up, the teams combined for 106 points in the season opener -a 66-40 Comets' victory. QB Jacob Lindstrom and RB Jack Strange have combined for 37 rushing touchdowns, so it's up to the Rangers and QB Dominic Smith to keep pace.

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GRINDER POTENTIAL

In flux early in 2023, Winlock and Tulalip Heritage think they've got things figured out heading into the playoffs. For the Cardinals, it was overcoming a rash of injuries, but QB Landon Cline and company have found a gear. And after starting as a pass-happy group, Tulalip Heritage has shifted more successfully into a power-running offense.

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STANDOUT OF THE WEEK

This is an easy call - the Paz brothers of No. 1 Liberty Bell. QB Lucien Paz has 1,600 yards of total offense in six games - and 16 of his 20 touchdown passes have gone to ATH Remington Paz. They should have a field day against 1B Northeast runner-up Republic.

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WHO ADVANCES

Almira-Coulee/Hartline, Concrete, Darrington, Liberty Bell, Mossyrock, Naselle, Neah Bay, Wellpinit, Wilbur-Creston-Keller, Winlock.

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(Featured photo courtesy of Darrington athletics)