Bracket Breakdown: Washington high school (WIAA) 2B state football playoff semifinal matchups, game picks

Can 2B Northeast members Freeman, Asotin prevent another Okanogan-Napavine state championship game from happening?

Freeman has won at least one road state playoff game in each of the past three seasons, and faces No. 1 Okanogan in 2B semifinals. / Photo by Lane Mathews

The WIAA state football playoffs march on Saturday, and four programs in each classification (4A-1B) are still in the hunt for a Gridiron Classic championship, which will be held Dec. 6-7 at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

Here is a quick Class 2B primer for semifinal action around the state of Washington:

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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

* Passing leader: Logan Schultz, Freeman - 163-of-296, 2,495 yards, 30 TDs.

* Rushing leader: Peter Eggelston, Asotin - 1,795 yards, 18 TDs.

* Receiving leader: Karsen Denault, Napavine - 37 receptions, 806 yards, 14 TDs.

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CLASS 2B SEMIFINALS (Bracket)

No. 5 seed Freeman (11-1) at No. 1 Okanogan (12-0), 4 p.m. Saturday, Apple Bowl, Wenatchee

Skinny: If Scotties repeat what they did last week in getting out fast against Onalaska, they have a chance against the defending state champions, who are due for a nail-biter.

Game picks: SBLIve WA - Okanogan, 26-23. Evans Rankings - Okanogan, 42-21.

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No. 3 seed Napavine (10-2) at No. 2 Asotin (12-0), 4 p.m. Saturday, Fran Rish Stadium, Richland

Skinny: Rematch of 2008 state title game, can the Panthers keep big-play Napavine offense on the sideline by controlling clock and pace with RB Peter Eggleston and QB Cody Ellis on ground?

Game picks: SBLIve WA - Napavine, 19-14. Evans Rankings - Asotin, 28-27.

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