SBLive/SI Top 50 Washington high school football preseason rankings (Nos. 31-40)

Pair of defending WIAA small-school champions come in ranked right next to each other

Bethel tight end Elijah Muliufi participates at the PLU 11v11 Passing Tournament in Parkland. / 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. 31-No. 40.

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Skyline wide receiver Cam Weir in the 4A KingCo's best big-play playmaker. / Photo by Todd Milles

40. SKYLINE (4A)

Coach: Peyton Pelluer

Team strength: Big-play ability at receiver

Player to watch: WR Cam Weir

Outlook: Wherever Pelluer has been, he's won. Won't take long for alma mater to flip 4A KingCo.

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Stanwood has 10 starters returning in 2024 after missing out on playoffs last fall. / Photo courtesy of Stanwood athletics

39. STANWOOD (3A)

Coach: Jeff Scoma

Team strength: Returning experience (20 starters are back)

Player to watch: RB/DB Canyon Bumgarner

Outlook: Forget last year's injury-impacted blip, Wing-T machine ready to grind up 3A Wesco.

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Bethel linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, the Northwest's top 2025 prospect, competes at the PLU 11v11 Passing Tournament. / Photo by Todd Milles

38. BETHEL

Coach: Travis Domser

Team strength: Best senior recruit in state leading defense

Player to watch: LB Zaydrius Rainey-Sale

Outlook: Despite pass-rushing losses, defense should still lead way as offense catches up.

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Ridgeline's Brayden Allen is the 4A/3A Greater Spokane League's top returning receiver in 2024. / Photo by Lane Mathews

37. RIDGELINE (3A)

Coach: David Myers

Team strength: Offensive firepower

Player to watch: QB Landon Garner

Outlook: Offense (Garner, WR Brayden Allen) should score at will, but is new Falcons' defense ready?

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Okanogan's Carter Kuchenbuch led school to WIAA Class 2B football championship in 2023 at Husky Stadium. / Photo by Todd Milles

36. OKANOGAN (2B)

Coach: Erick Judd

Team strength: Unmatched size, physicality in 2B

Player to watch: QB/DL Carter Kuchenbuch

Outlook: One of state's most complete teams, would be major upset if Bulldogs did not repeat.

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Four time defending Class 1A champion Royal opens 2024 preseason football camp Wednesday at David Nielsen Field. / Photo by Todd Milles

35. ROYAL (1A)

Coach: Wiley Allred

Team strength: Championship belief

Player to watch: QB/LB Lance Allred

Outlook: Knights live on top of mountain, and not sure anybody else in 1A truly ready for climb.

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Mead's JJ Leman will be a force as a dual-threat quarterback for the Panthers in 2024. / Photo courtesy of JJ Leman

34. MEAD (4A)

Coach: Keith Stamps

Team strength: Rangy size along both lines

Player to watch: QB/DB J.J. Leman

Outlook: Evident top 4A GSL challenger to Prep has all ingredients for championship-winning stew.

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Lakes' Tau Mareko was an all-3A PCL linebacker in 2023. / Photo by Todd Milles

33. LAKES (3A)

Coach: Dave Miller

Team strength: Defensive line

Player to watch: LB Ta'u Mareko

Outlook: Has makings of one of better defenses in a while, but lots on new QB Wilie Nash's plate.

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With an extensive rugby background, senior Makhi Miller knows how to get to the quarterback at Evergreen of Vancouver. / Photo courtesy of Evergreen athletics

32. EVERGREEN OF VANCOUVER (3A)

Coach: Christian Swain

Team strength: Defense, especially secondary

Player to watch: WR Terrance Saryon

Outlook: Time for Plainsmen to put talented, versatile playmaking pieces together for run is now.

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Two-time defending Class 4A wrestling champion Connor Aney is one of the best offensive linemen in the state in 2024. / Photo by Todd Milles

31. GLACIER PEAK (4A)

Coach: Shane Keck

Team strength: Defensive line

Player to watch: OL/DL Connor Aney

Outlook: Grizzlies betting on defense, balance - not heavy passing attack - will sew up 4A Wesco title.

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