SBLive's Top 25 Washington high school football rankings: Upsets bring plenty of movement

Week 8 losses in Top 25 create room for Ferndale, Eastlake to make way back into rankings

1. YELM TORNADOS 8-0 (3A)

Up next: Thursday at Gig Harbor (3A)

Last result: 58-14 win over Peninsula (3A)

Last ranking: No. 1

Ranking rationale: Tornado's wrapped up the 3A SSC title last week and will more than put a bow on a perfect regular season this week.

2. EASTSIDE CATHOLIC CRUSADERS 8-0 (3A)

Up next: Bye week

Last result: 41-21 win over Rainier Beach (3A)

Last ranking: No. 2

Ranking rationale: Crusaders get a much-deserved week off after claiming the Metro League title for the fourth time in five seasons.

3. GLACIER PEAK GRIZZLIES 7-1 (4A)

Up next: Friday at No. 7 Lake Stevens (4A)

Last result: 55-0 win over Jackson (4A)

Last ranking: No. 3

Ranking rationale: Biggest game of the regular season is here with the top two Class 4A teams squaring off for the 4A Wesco title.

4. BELLEVUE WOLVERINES 5-2 (3A)

Up next: Friday vs. Hazen (3A)

Last result: Bye week

Last ranking: No. 4

Ranking rationale: Wolverines are ready to claim another 3A KingCo league title before making a run at defending their state title.

5. O'DEA FIGHTING IRISH 7-1 (3A)

Up next: Bye week

Last result: 33-6 win over Garfield (3A)

Last ranking: No. 5

Ranking rationale: Didn't lock up the Metro League title, but this O'Dea squad has some bigger goals ahead the next month or so.

6. LYNDEN LIONS 8-0 (2A)

Up next: Friday at Anacortes (2A)

Last result: 48-3 win over Lakewood (2A)

Last ranking: No. 7

Ranking rationale: In typical year, Lynden would have claimed 2A NWC title by now. But undefeated Anacortes is major roadblock.

7. LAKE STEVENS VIKINGS 6-2 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. No. 3 Glacier Peak (4A)

Last result: 56-10 win over Kamiak (4A)

Last ranking: No. 9

Ranking rationale: Vikings took care of business and regular season finale is a preview of what's to come in the playoffs with No. 3 Glacier Peak coming to town.

8. LINCOLN ABES 8-0 (3A)

Up next: Friday at No. 16 Spanaway Lake (3A)

Last result: 42-28 win over then-No. 21 Lakes (3A)

Last ranking: No. 10

Ranking rationale: Abes running right through unofficial round-robin 3A PCL tournament and have set up a winner-take-all game.

9. SUMNER SPARTANS 7-1 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. South Kitsap (4A)

Last result: 42-0 win over Bethel (4A)

Last ranking: No. 12

Ranking rationale: Spartans playing right brand of football for playoffs after big game Friday to claim 4A SPSL title.

10. KENNEDY CATHOLIC LANCERS 7-1 (4A)

Up next: Saturday vs. Mount Rainier (4A)

Last result: 50-7 win over Tahoma (4A)

Last ranking: No. 11

Ranking rationale: No need to bet against Lancers finishing up an undefeated run through 4A NPSL play this week.

11. MONROE BEARCATS 8-0 (3A)

Up next: Friday vs. No. 19 Ferndale (3A)

Last result: 49-7 win over Snohomish (3A)

Last ranking: No. 14

Ranking rationale: Wrapped up 3A Wesco South title with a lopsided win - and now will try and beat Golden Eagles again in crossover championship.

12. CHIAWANA RIVERHAWKS 7-0 (4A)

Up next: Friday at Walla Walla (3A)

Last result: Bye week

Last ranking: No. 13

Ranking rationale: A cancellation with Mount Si gave Riverhawks a week off before their regular season finale this week.

13. EMERALD RIDGE JAGUARS 6-2 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. Rogers of Puyallup (4A)

Last result: 35-25 loss to then-No. 23 Graham-Kapowsin (4A)

Last ranking: No. 6

Ranking rationale: Emerald Ridge no longer in control of its own destiny in the 4A SPSL after a gut-wrenching loss.

14. CAMAS PAPERMAKERS 5-3 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. Battle Ground (4A)

Last result: 49-13 win over Union (4A)

Last ranking: No. 18

Ranking rationale: After three consecutive losses to start fall, Papermakers have won five in a row to collect at least share of 4A GSHL title.

15. GONZAGA PREP BULLPUPS 6-2 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. Lewis & Clark (4A)

Last result: 31-27 loss to Mount Spokane (3A)

Last ranking: No. 8

Ranking rationale: Bullpups had chances to not only clinch GSL title, but solidify standing as top-five team in 4A. Loss hurt in more ways than one.

16. SPANAWAY LAKE SENTINELS 6-1 (3A)

Up next: Friday vs. No. 8 Lincoln of Tacoma (3A)

Last result: Bye week

Last ranking: No. 20

Ranking rationale: A cancellation with Foss gave Sentinels a week off to heal up leading up to 3A PCL title game against Lincoln of Tacoma.

17. SKYLINE SPARTANS 6-1 (4A)

Up next: Friday at Woodinville (4A)

Last result: 17-0 win over Issaquah (4A)

Last ranking: No. 22

Ranking rationale: Spartans finish off first 4A KingCo title since 2015, and now will enter postseason likely a couple home dates on schedule.

18. GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN EAGLES 6-2 (4A)

Up next: Thursday at Bethel (4A)

Last result: 35-25 win over then-No. 6 Emerald Ridge (4A)

Last ranking: No. 23

Ranking rationale: Already in 4A playoffs, Eagles kept themselves alive in 4A SPSL title share race with 21 unanswered points against Emerald Ridge. 

19. FERNDALE GOLDEN EAGLES 6-2 (3A)

Up next: Friday at No. 11 Monroe (3A)

Last result: 28-7 win over then-No. 16 Stanwood (3A)

Last ranking: Unranked

Ranking rationale: Golden Eagles dominated by clamping down on an offense that was averaging nearly 38 points a game to win 3A Wesco North.

20. STANWOOD SPARTANS 7-1 (3A)

Up next: Friday at Snohomish (3A)

Last result: 28-7 loss to Ferndale (3A)

Last ranking: No. 16

Ranking rationale: A disappointing moment, for sure, not wrapping up 3A Wesco North title. Spartans will are dangerous playoff team.

21. RAINIER BEACH VIKINGS 6-2 (3A)

Up next: Bye week

Last result: 41-21 loss to No. 2 Eastside Catholic (3A)

Last ranking: No. 19

Ranking rationale: Vikings won't get a piece of 3A Metro League title this year, but have showcased a lineup that can make a run in postseason.

22. NORTH KITSAP VIKINGS 7-1 (2A)

Up next: Friday at Olympic (2A)

Last result: 54-6 win over Sequim (2A)

Last ranking: No. 24

Ranking rationale: Vikings finally get opportunity to be tested this week in 2A Olympic after a month of blowout victories.

23. SKYVIEW STORM 6-2 (4A)

Up next: Friday at Union (4A)

Last result: 39-6 win over Battle Ground (4A)

Last ranking: No. 25

Ranking rationale: Storm fortunately got a week to regroup before facing Titans with win-or-go-home playoff spot from 4A GSHL on the line.

24. KENNEWICK LIONS 6-2 (3A)

Up next: Friday vs. Hermiston (3A)

Last result: 38-37 loss to Southridge (3A)

Last ranking: No. 17

Ranking rationale: Lost top 3A MCC seed with upset loss, but Lions' overall resume in strong with wins over Kamiakin, Richland.

25. EASTLAKE WOLVES 6-2 (4A)

Up next: Friday vs. North Creek (4A)

Last result: 45-14 win over Bothell (4A)

Last ranking: Unranked

Ranking rationale: Back in the Top 25 after back-to-back wins, and peaking at right time. RB Blake Borup has been unstoppable in recent weeks.