Top 25 Washington high school football rankings (10/29/2024)

A new entrant into the Power 25 this week - four-time defending 1A champion Royal in at No. 25

Mead and Gonzaga Prep played a thriller for the Greater Spokane League title - won 28-21 by the Bullpups at Union Stadium. / Photo by Lane Mathews

After a busy weekend, here are the SBLive/SI Power 25 Washington high school football rankings heading into Week 9. The rankings span all WIAA classifications.

* PRESEASON SBLIVE/SI WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL POWER 25

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SBLIVE/SI WASHINGTON POWER 25

1. BELLEVUE 7-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Woodinville, 55-7

Next: Friday vs. Interlake

Skinny: If defending Class 3A champions play cards right, last week was start of a very long stay of games at home.

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2. CAMAS 8-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Union, 63-10

Next: Friday at Skyview

Skinny: One more hurdle to No. 1 seed in Class 4A - a win over a cross-town rival it has defeated 13 consecutive times.

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3. SUMNER 7-1 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Emerald Ridge, 38-6

Next: Friday vs. TBD in 4A SPSL crossover

Skinny: Encouraging that this time, the Spartans turned a sluggish first half into a breakaway sprint relay of scoring.

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4. KENNEDY CATHOLIC 8-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Kentridge, 56-0

Next: Friday at Mount Rainier

Skinny: Akin to coach Pat Jones' low-key personality, Lancers taking care of business with little to no fanfare around the state.

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5. O'DEA 8-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Roosevelt, 49-30

Next: Bye week

Skinny: Not to be mistaken for Air Raid, but Fighting boast legitimate passing attack, which will make them all the tougher to stop.

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6. GONZAGA PREP 8-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Mead, 28-21

Next: Friday vs. University

Skinny: Yeah, the Bullpups live on the edge of cocksure, but they have championship belief that carries them through rough spots.

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7. LAKE STEVENS 6-2 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Kamiak, 57-12

Next: Friday at Arlington

Skinny: As offensive backfield reaches final stage of careers, Viks continue to surround them with young talent, liked new WR Maxten Cook.

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8. TUMWATER 8-0 (2A)

Last result: Defeated W.F. West, 52-0

Next: Friday vs. Centralia

Skinny: Amassed nearly 500 yards of offense in a 2A Evergreen championship game. Yes, 2A No. 1 Thunderbirds ready for what's next.

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9, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 7-1 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Rainier Beach, 49-6

Next: Bye week

Skinny: Right now, it's as simple for QB Isaac Corey as drop back, wind up and throw. Offense has much more juice now.

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10. CHIAWANA 7-1 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Richland, 42-13

Next: Friday vs. Walla Walla

Skinny: When was last time Riverhawks beat their biggest 4A MCC rivals (Richland, Kamiakin) by 30 points apiece in same year? Never.

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11. GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN 6-2 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Spanaway Lake, 24-19

Next: Friday vs. TBD in 4A SPSL crossover

Skinny: Eagles rolled up 428 yards, but youthful mistakes have cropped up in putting district foes (Spanaway Lake, Bethel) away.

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12. ANACORTES 7-1 (2A)

Last result: Defeated Burlington-Edison, 36-0

Next: Friday at Marysville-Pilchuck

Skinny: Here is a new wrinkle to Seahawks' offense - WR Brady Beaner filling it at quarterback. He had four touchdown passes Friday.

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13. LAKES 8-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Capital, 38-7

Next: Friday vs. TBD in 3A PSL crossover

Skinny: Of the non-Sea King District contenders, probably has the most complete roster with variety in ways to beat a team.

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14. ROOSEVELT 5-3 (3A)

Last result: Lost to O'Dea, 49-30

Next: Bye week

Skinny: Yes, Roughriders ooze with talent, have productive QB Dalton Anderson - and still are searching for winning formula against elite teams.

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15. YELM 7-1 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Olympia, 36-13

Next: Friday vs. TBD in 4A SPSL crossover

Skinny: Finally getting healthy, Tornados have done remarkable job keeping this together in new rough waters of 4A SPSL.

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16. GLACIER PEAK 7-1 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Jackson, 41-14

Next: Friday at Kamiak

Skinny: Defense was fantastic again (five turnovers), and QB Lucas Entler has knack of knowing when to call his own number.

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17. ARLINGTON 7-1 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Mariner, 47-0

Next: Friday vs. Lake Stevens

Skinny: QB Leyton Martn and crew have never played the two-time defending Class 4A champions. Now they get their awaited crack at Viks.

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18. MEAD 7-1 (4A)

Last result: Lost to Gonzaga Prep, 28-21

Next: Friday at Shadle Park

Skinny: Offense goes where RB Keegan Mallon takes it. When Bullpups finally took him away, Panthers badly struggled.

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19. LYNDEN 7-1 (2A)

Last result: Defeated Lakewood, 50-8

Next: Friday at Burlington-Edison

Skinny: Ah, a quick start (24 first-half points), which means coach Blake VanDalen could let his fingernails grow for another week.

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20. MONROE 7-1 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Meadowdale, 56-9

Next: Friday vs. Oak Harbor in 3A Wesco crossover

Skinny: Steamrolled all 3A Wesco South competition, and is heavy favorite to take league championship as well.

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21. ARCHBISHOP MURPHY 6-1 (2A)

Last result: Bye week

Next: Thursday at Sehome

Skinny: After tough games with Anacortes (win) and Lynden (loss), not out of woods yet facing pesky Sehome squad with proven playmakers.

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22. LINCOLN OF TACOMA 6-2 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Central Kitsap, 34-19

Next: Friday vs. Peninsula in 3A PSL crossover

Skinny: Efficient QB Sione Kaho led Abes to win place many other playoff hopefuls have stumbled. Team playing well at right time.

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23. DECATUR 8-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated White River, 20-6

Next: Thursday vs. Beamer

Skinny: Program has already established benchmarks in every category this season. Next one: Complete undefeated regular season.

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24. SKYVIEW 6-2 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Battle Ground, 43-0

Next: Friday vs. Camas

Skinny: Having QB Doogie Poindexter (five TD passes last week) back healthy is big lift for offense that will need to keep up with No. 1 Camas.

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25. ROYAL 8-0 (1A)

Last result: Defeated Naches Valley, 76-0

Next: Friday at Wapato

Skinny: Long overdue for four-time defending Class 1A champions to be in Power 25. But they ain't sweating it.

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