Top 25 Washington high school football rankings (9/24/2024)

After bye week, Bellevue remains at No. 1; Lakes (No. 22) and Mead (No. 23) enter fray for first time

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

After a busy weekend, here are the SBLive/SI Power 25 Washington high school football rankings heading into Week 4. 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 2-0 (3A)

Last result: Bye week.

Next: Friday vs. Mount Si

Skinny: All rested, but found out key backfield piece (Reylen Witherspoon, knee) lost for season.

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2. CAMAS 3-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Lincoln of Tacoma, 33-14

Next: Friday vs. Oregon City

Skinny: Most underrated passing attack in state? Some day soon Papermakers will get their due

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3, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 3-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Garfield, 64-0

Next: Friday vs. O'Dea

Skinny: Crusaders scored in all three phases last week ... but this week a much different story.

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4. SUMNER 2-1 (4A)

Last result: Lost to West Linn of Oregon, 34-27

Next: Friday at South Kitsap

Skinny: increased street credibility by playing West Linn to wire. Is this a legitimate 4A favorite?

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5. ANACORTES 3-0 (2A)

Last result: Defeated Bellingham, 49-0

Next: Friday vs. Lynden

Skinny: Whole town on Whidbey Island will be out to see these small-school heavy hitters settle this.

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6. KENNEWICK 3-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Pasco, 44-7

Next: Next: Friday at Lewiston of Idaho

Skinny: To have any chance, teams have to stop RBs Alex Roberts and Canann Hays. Nobody has.

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7. KENNEDY CATHOLIC 3-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Tahoma, 42-0

Next: Saturday vs. Kentwood

Skinny: DB Landen Kahai’s dreamy second quarter included interception and fumble returns for TDs.

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8. LYNDEN 3-0 (2A)

Last result: Defeated Marysville-Pilchuck, 42-21

Next: Friday at Anacortes

Skinny: Lions get wish - entering a showdown as rare underdogs. And they guarantee they'll be ready.

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9. O'DEA 3-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Seattle Prep, 49-6

Next: Friday at Eastside Catholic

Skinny: Immovable object? Defensive front has been pressure-fantastic in first three victories..

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10. GONZAGA PREP 3-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Seattle Prep, 49-6

Next: Friday vs. Cheney

Skinny: Survived scare against primary GSL rival, but encouraging is production in passing game..

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11. LAKE STEVENS 1-2 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Cascade of Everett, 57-0

Next: Friday at Mariner

Skinny: Ah, a victory! So Viks weren't on brink of total collapse in defense of two 4A crowns?

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12. ARLINGTON 3-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Jackson, 49-21

Next: Friday vs. Kamiak

Skinny: Eagles score on five consecutive first-half trips, led by QB Leyton Martin (three total TDs).

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13. YELM 3-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Kamiakin, 52-48

Next: Friday at Spanaway Lake

Skinny: Injuries forcing Tornados to shuffle young guys into lineups. But they keep finding a way.

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14. TUMWATER 3-0 (2A)

Last result: Defeated Eastlake, 38-27

Next: Friday vs. Nooksack Valley

Skinny: Thunderbirds at their Wing-T best when a supplemental pass game exists. They have that.

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15. ROOSEVELT 2-1 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Bishop Blanchet, 50-0

Next: Friday vs. Ballard

Skinny: Last season, offense was all on QB Dalton Anderson's arm. Not anymore - run game hums.

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16. SKYVIEW 3-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Puyallup, 38-8

Next: Friday vs. West Linn of Oregon

Skinny: Is Skyview a top-five team? One thing IS for sure - WR Gavin Packer is a top-five playmaker.

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17. MONROE 3-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Shorewood, 49-7

Next: Friday vs. Everett

Skinny: 3A Wesco favorite's high-powered offense has more ways to beat you than in prevous years

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18. RICHLAND 3-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Southrdige, 49-21

Next: Friday at Pasco

Skinny: Last week, it was WR Brody Bocek's turn (three TDs). How do you defend THIS pass game?

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18. EASTLAKE 1-2 (4A)

Last result: Lost to Tumwater, 38-27

Next: Friday at Woodinville

Skinny: Still a very good team that is trying to tweak offense on the fly with new QB Ryder Barrysmith.

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19. GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN 1-2 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Emerald Ridge, 20-13

Next: Thursday vs. Bonney Lake

Skinny: Jeff Logan sees similarities between this club and 2022 Eagles that reached 4A semifinals.

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20. CHIAWANA 2-1 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Hermiston of Oregon, 56-0

Next: Friday at Hanford

Skinny: Another week, another defensive score - this time on DB Tristan Breier's 38-yard pick-6.

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21. GLACIER PEAK 3-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Mariner, 49-0

Next: Saturday vs. Post Falls of Idaho

Skinny: Defense flies around (35 yards given up last week) as team flies under radar of recognition.

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22. LAKES 3-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Curtis, 14-10.

Next: Friday vs. North Thurston

Skinny: Program was plagued by bad luck, especially injuries, in recent years. Returning to usual form.

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23. MEAD 3-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Central Valley, 34-7.

Next: Friday at Mount Spokane

Skinny: Posted arguably most impressive win out of Spokane this fall against unbeaten Bears.

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24. MOUNT TAHOMA 1-2 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Mount Si, 21-17

Next: Thursday at Central Kitsap

Skinny: Feels like this team, led by QB Mikkah Cordero, is headed toward major breakthrough soon.

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25. WOODINVILLE 2-1 (4A)

Last result: Lost to Juanita, 29-28.

Next: Friday vs. Eastlake

Skinny: Late-game collapse against Juanita uncharacteristic under Wayne Maxwell. They'll rebound.

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