SBLive/SI Top 50 Washington high school football preseason rankings (Nos. 21-30)

4A CBBN favorite, led by one of state's up-and-coming quarterbacks, part of this pack

Bothell football, led by coach Tom Bainter, should be factors in the 4A Kingco in 2024. / Photo by Todd Milles

So, who is the best high school football team in Washington, regardless of classification, heading into the 2024 season?

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SBLive WA is revealing its Power 50 all-classification countdown - continuing with schools ranked from No. 21-No. 30.

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Reigning Class 2A semifinalist Enumclaw still have plenty of playmakers, including Colton Paulson, moved up to 3A NPSL. / Photo courtesy of Enumclaw athletics

30. ENUMCLAW (3A)

Coach: Mark Gunderson

Team strength: Overall physicality

Player to watch: WR/ATH Colton Paulson

Outlook: 3A NPSL favorites about as old school as they get, seeking out contact at all three levels.

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Bothell is switching to more of a read-option offense in 2024 to take advantage of QB Jaylen Viars' skill set. / Photo by Todd Milles

29. BOTHELL (4A)

Coach: Tom Bainter

Team strength: Offensive line

Player to watch: RB Wyatt Mickelberry

Outlook: Won't be usual high-flying offense. In fact, Cougars will run - a lot - to try and control pace.

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Parker Mady was the 4A SPSL's top all purpose performer in 2023 at wide receiver and kick returner for Curtis. / Photo by Todd Milles

28. CURTIS (4A)

Coach: Darren McKay

Team strength: Perimeter headliners

Player(s) to watch: WR Xavier Ahrens and Parker Mady

Outlook: QB Rocco Koch is gone, so Vikings will have to find a more balanced approach on offense

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Brian Grout and his Puyallup Vikings should be 4A SPSL contenders in 2024. / Photo by Todd Milles

27. PUYALLUP (4A)

Coach: Brian Grout

Team strength: Bevy of skill-position potential

Player to watch: ATH Kaden Rolfsness

Outlook: On paper, no 4A SPSL team has better collection of big-play playmakers. Is this Viks' year?

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Brody Bocek is one of three all-4A/3A Mid Columbia Conference first-team wide receivers returning for the Bombers in 2024. / Photo courtesy of Brody Bocek

26. RICHLAND (4A)

Coach: Josh Jelinek

Team strength: Wide receiver corps

Player to watch: WR Colson Mackey

Outlook: Whoever is throwing passes, he will have state's deepest group of receivers to target.

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Monroe will start 10 seniors on offense in 2024, including wide receiver Mason Davis. / Photo by Vince Miller

25. MONROE (3A)

Coach: Scott Darrow

Team strength: Seniors ... everywhere

Player to watch: WR Mason Davis

Outlook: Program's defining class (33 seniors) will contribute heavily for 3A Wesco favorites.

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Moses Lake's Brady Jay, left, participates in Thurston County Team Camp in Tumwater / Photo by Todd Milles

24. MOSES LAKE (4A)

Coach: Brett Jay

Team strength: Passing attack

Player to watch: QB Brady Jay

Outlook: Jay will get new receiving crew up to speed, but more vital is team's improved physicality.

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Mikkah Cordero was lost early in the 2023 season, but has recovered from a shoulder injury to return under center for Mount Tahom. / Photo by Vince Miller

23. MOUNT TAHOMA (3A)

Coach: Keith Terry

Team strength: High-end perimeter playmakers

Player to watch: WR/DB Elijah Durr

Outlook: With 14 starters returning, don't expect dropoff from team that reached WIAA quarterfinals.

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Levi Grothen returns as the starting quarterback at Woodinville in 2024. / Photo by Curt Carlson/Calder Photography

22. WOODINVILLE (4A)

Coach: Wayne Maxwell

Team strength: Secondary

Player to watch: WR/DB Casey Larson

Outlook: Defense is always opportunistic, but Falcons' offensive forecast promising as well.

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Skyview wide receiver Gavin Packer lines up to face Camas in fall of 2023. He is a Boise State commit. / Photo by Ken Nowaczyk

21. SKYVIEW (4A)

Coach: Steve Kizer

Team strength: Defensive line and secondary

Player to watch: WR/DB Gavin Packer

Outlook: If new QB Doogie Poindexter delivers anything close to what coaches expect - watch out.

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