The Week 3 rankings from The News Tribune just dropped, and there are some wild takes already. The biggest shocker? Bellevue, sitting at 1-1, is still holding onto that No. 1 spot in Class 3A. Yeah, you read that right. They dropped a game on the road to 4A’s top team, Puyallup, but the pollsters aren’t punishing them for taking on tough competition. That move tells you everything about how they’re seen early on.
The Heavyweights and Unbeaten Runs
When you look at the top, some teams are just built different. In Class 4A, we’ve got a massive showdown this Friday night: No. 1 Puyallup (2-0) hits the road to face No. 2 Lake Stevens (2-0). Someone’s perfect record is about to get scratched. This isn’t just a game; it’s a statement for the entire season in 4A, showing who the real top dog is early. Graham-Kapowsin, with wide receiver Kase Betz, is right behind them at 1-1, showing that even with an early loss, they’re still in the championship mix. Down in Class 1A, Royal is a machine, period. They just notched their 50th straight win by beating No. 3 Cashmere in Week 2. Fifty wins in a row, people! That’s not a fluke; that’s sheer dominance and a dynasty in the making everyone across Washington is watching.
Big Battles and Bold Statements
But let’s talk about the big talker: Bellevue. They’re still No. 1 in Class 3A despite a 1-1 record, mostly because that loss was on the road to the beast that is 4A No. 1 Puyallup. The pollsters aren’t going to ding a team for challenging themselves, and that’s a wild endorsement for Bellevue’s program. Meanwhile, Mount Tahoma got absolutely booted from the 3A Top 10 after Kennedy Catholic stomped them 33-0. You just can’t take a blowout like that and expect to stay in the rankings. This week, get ready for the ‘Battle of the Bridge’ in Buckley, where No. 6 Enumclaw takes on No. 9 White River. Keep an eye on White River’s dynamic quarterback and wide receiver duo, Parker Fry and Chaz Strickland; those two are going to put on a show! And don’t forget Class 2A! No. 1 Archbishop Murphy (2-0) is battling No. 3 Anacortes this week in a huge top-tier matchup. Plus, No. 2 Tumwater, featuring running back Tyler Briscoe, gets a big test against 4A’s No. 10 Mount Si. Serious tests across the board for these early season frontrunners, proving who’s for real.
So, what’s next for Washington high school football? This week is packed with massive games that will shake up these rankings again. Puyallup vs. Lake Stevens, Enumclaw vs. White River, Archbishop Murphy vs. Anacortes, and Tumwater vs. Mount Si are all must-watch matchups. Can Royal extend that insane 50-game streak and prove they’re untouchable? And the question buzzing around the state: could 1A No. 2 Lynden Christian actually hang with 3A No. 1 Bellevue? We’re about to find out how these early season rankings truly shake out. Get ready for some epic Friday night lights!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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