Top 25 Washington high school football rankings (9/10/2024)

Bellevue stays at No. 1, but a couple new teams are right behind the Wolverines

Fullback Max Jones led Bellevue with 1,100 rushing yards during run to 2023 WIAA championship. / Photo courtesy of Max Jones

After a busy weekend, here are the SBLive/SI Power 25 Washington high school football rankings heading into Week 2. The rankings span all WIAA classifications.

* PRESEASON SBLIVE/SI WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL POWER 25

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SBLIVE/SI WASHINGTON POWER 25

Sumner kicker Austin Ferencz is carried off the field after booting the game winning field goal in overtime in Spartans' wild win over Lake Stevens. / Photo by Vince Miller

1. BELLEVUE 1-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Bethel, 35-7

Next: Friday at Lake Stevens

Skinny: Good Wing-T warm-up exercise (326 rushing yards) Friday for state's top program.

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2. CAMAS 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Roosevelt, 12-6

Next: Friday at Clackamas of Oregon

Skinny: Survived war in trenches with Roughriders - and defense came up big (shutout).

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3, EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 1-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Eastlake, 40-14

Next: Friday at Bishop Blanchet

Skinny: Wore Wolves down with run game, but offense needs to show better balance soon.

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4. SUMNER 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Lake Stevens, 31-28 (OT)

Next: Friday vs. Auburn Riverside

Skinny: On paper, badly outgained in yardage. On field, found way to beat Class 4A champions.

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5. LAKE STEVENS 0-1 (4A)

Last result: Lost to Sumner, 31-28 (OT)

Next: Friday vs. Bellevue

Skinny: Gained more than 500 yards, so offense - and team overall - will be just fine this fall.

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6. ANACORTES 1-0 (2A)

Last result: Defeated Handsworth Secondary, 66-0

Next: Friday at Sehome

Skinny: New QB Ryan Harrington made quick introduction (TD pass three minutes into game).

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7. KENNEWICK 1-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Hanford, 42-7

Next: Friday at Southridge

Skinny: Fantastic RB duo in Alex Roberts (team high 60 yards) and Canaan Hays (three TDs) shines.

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8. KENNEDY CATHOLIC 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Bothell, 21-6

Next: Saturday vs. Highline

Skinny: Lancers scored on opening series Saturday, and never looked back in big road win.

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9. LYNDEN 1-0 (2A)

Last result: Defeated Ferndale, 28-24

Next: Friday vs. Mariner

Skinny: OK to survive a rivalry scare in Week 1, especially when QB Brant Heppner looked awesome.

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10. O'DEA 1-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Graham-Kapowsin, 35-28

Next: Thursday vs. Rainier Beach

Skinny: Defensive front dominated all game, and will need to against other good 3A Metro teams.

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11. KAMIAKIN 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Walla Walla, 41-0

Next: Thursday vs. Chiawana

Skinny: If Braves get THIS version of QB Trent Woodhouse (four TDs) all season, watch out.

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12. GONZAGA PREP 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Ridgeline, 54-21

Next: Friday vs. Ferris

Skinny: Bullpups' lines dictated action, and triple-option offense showed willingness to pass more.

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13. GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN 0-1 (4A)

Last result: Lost to O'Dea, 35-28

Next: Friday at Skyview

Skinny: Any concerns about future of pass game put to rest by QB AJ Tuivaiave's electric debut.

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14. EASTLAKE 0-1 (4A)

Last result: Lost to Eastside Catholic, 40-14

Next: Friday at Mount Tahoma

Skinny: Defense will have to carry load as long as QB Landon Renfroe (shoulder) is sidelined.

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15. LINCOLN OF TACOMA 1-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Timberline, 41-0

Next: Friday vs. Yelm

Skinny: Abes easily take care of business, not asking too much of QB Sione Kaho (104 yards, TD).

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16. ARLINGTON 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Mount Vernon, 47-13

Next: Friday vs. Bothell

Skinny: Opportunistic defense (pick-6, fumble return) matches QB Leyton Martin (two TDs) output.

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17. YELM 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Mount Tahoma, 42-34

Next: Friday at Lincoln of Tacoma

Skinny: Ford brothers going to be fun to watch as this Tornados' offense recalibrates in 2024.

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18. TUMWATER 1-0 (2A)

Last result: Defeated Puyallup, 56-6

Next: Friday vs. Bainbridge

Skinny: Nobody had a better 2024 debut against a heralded opponent than these guys (524 yards).

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19. ROOSEVELT 0-1 (3A)

Last result: Lost to Camas, 12-6

Next: Friday vs. Seattle Prep

Skinny: Earned more street credibility in close road loss with physical showing at Papermakers.

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20. SKYVIEW 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Radford of Hawaii, 34-27

Next: Friday vs. Graham-Kapowsin

Skinny: Coaches raved about new QB James Poindexter (301 yards, four TDs) all offseason.

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21. WOODINVILLE 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Ganesha of California, 65-7

Next: Friday vs. Union

Skinny: Falcons enjoyed shiny California sights - and QB Levi Grothen's career night (five TDs).

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22. MONROE 1-0 (3A)

Last result: Defeated Bishop Blanchet, 31-17

Next: Friday at Edmonds-Woodway

Skinny: ATH Aaron Clifton (four TDs) proving to be valuable - and versatile - piece in this otfense.

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23. RICHLAND 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Hermiston of Oregon, 60-0

Next: Friday at Hanford

Skinny: Mystery solved as QB Jackson Woodward (177 yards, four TDs) gets reins of offense.

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24. CURTIS 1-0 (4A)

Last result: Defeated Mount Si, 35-14

Next: Friday at Peninsula

Skinny: Think people are sleeping on this squad with no more QB Rocco Koch, which is a mistake.

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25. MOUNT TAHOMA 0-1 (3A)

Last result: Lost to Yelm, 42-34

Next: Friday vs. Eastlake

Skinny: After dominant first half, team got caught in Yelm avalanche. Should be fine moving forward.

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