Week 10 Southwest Washington playoff prep football preview capsules, predictions and livestream links
We stumbled back a bit after a 9-4 week of picks, dropping our season mark to 107-29 (.787) on the season.
Now comes a bit more uncertainty with local teams playing out-of-area opponents in the state preliminary playoffs.
Sadly, EPS Sports and VPS Game Time are unable to broadcast games this week, meaning Evergreen and Skyview games will be dark unless last-minute alternates can be found.
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Here are Week 10 preview caps for high school football teams in Southwest Washington from Castle Rock to White Salmon.
Stadium (6-3) vs. Camas (9-0)
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Doc Harris Stadium, 841 NE 22nd Ave., Camas
What: 4A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Stadium lost to Tahoma 17-15; Camas beat Skyview 24-14
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: Stadium tied for third in the 4A North Puget Sound League at 4-3. The Tigers’ two non-league wins came against Washington, a 3-7 2A team, and Silas, a 2-7 3A team. Apart from Kennedy Catholic, the 4A NPSL is not known as a strong league. In Week 10 games last year, the 4A NPSL went 1-4 (Kennedy Catholic with lone win). The Camas defense has not allowed an opponent to score more than 14 points in every game this season except one.
Prediction: Camas 48, Stadium 6
Juanita (6-3) vs. Skyview (6-3)
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Kiggins Bowl, Discovery MS, 800 E. 40th St., Vancouver
What: 4A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Juanita beat Issaquah 22-16; Skyview lost to Camas 24-14
Livestream: None
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: The Kingco Conference split into four competitive mixed-classification divisions. Juanita finished in a three-way tie for the Crest Division, the second-tier division made up of four 4A teams and two 3A teams. The Ravens opened the season 0-2 before winning six of their last seven. Last week was the first time in the last six games that the Skyview defense allowed more than 14 points in a game.
Prediction: Skyview 28, Juanita 14
Stanwood (5-4) vs. Evergreen (8-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: McKenzie Stadium, 2211 NE 138th Ave., Vancouver
What: 3A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Stanwood beat Meadowdale 52-3; Evergreen beat Mountain View 20-0.
Livestream: None.
Last meeting: First meeting
Game notes: Stanwood opened the season 0-3 before winning five of its last six games. The lone loss came to Arlington, the No. 6-ranked team in Class 4A. Evergreen’s lone loss came to Puyallup, a 4A playoff team, in Week 2 of the season.
Prediction: Evergreen 24, Stanwood 20
Mercer Island (9-0) vs. Kelso (7-2)
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Schroeder Field, Kelso HS, 1904 Allen St., Kelso
What: 3A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Mercer Island beat Highline 51-6; Kelso beat Shelton 42-0.
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last meeting: Mercer Island 27, Kelso 26, Nov. 4, 2017
Game notes: Mercer Island comes in with a perfect 9-0 mark, yet the Islanders were sent on the road because they played in the Mountain Division, the third tier of four divisions of the Kingco Conference that consists of two 3A teams, three 4A teams and one 2A team. Mercer Island earned the playoff berth by knocking off Highline, the last place team in the second tier Crest division. Their non-conference wins came against teams with losing marks. Kelso’s two losses came to Evergreen and Bellarmine, both 3A playoff teams.
Prediction: Kelso 27, Mercer Island 20
Cedarcrest (6-3) vs. Woodland (7-2)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Beaver Stadium, Woodland HS, 1500 Dike Access Rd., Woodland
What: 2A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Cedarcrest beat Lindbergh by forfeit; Woodland beat Ridgefield 14-7.
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: These two teams took similar paths to the Week 10 playoffs. Cedarcrest opened the season 0-3 before rolling through Kingco Lake Division, the lowest of the four Kingco divisions. Woodland dropped its first two games to Kalama and La Center, 1A playoff teams before going 7-0 in the 2A GSHL. The Beavers’ defense notched two shutouts and held opponents to 15 points or fewer in five of seven league games.
Prediction: Woodland 20, Cedarcrest 12
Fife (6-3) vs. Ridgefield (8-1)
When: 3 p.m. Saturday
Where: Ridgefield Stadium, Ridgefield HS, 2630 S. Hillhurst Rd, Ridgefield
What: 2A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Fife beat Steilacoom 30-27; Ridgefield lost to Woodland 14-7.
Livestream: N2 Media YouTube channel
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: Fife finished tied for third in the 2A South Puget Sound League. The Trojans have scored 30 points or more in every win this season, and was held to 19 or less in each loss. Ridgefield has leaned on its defense to win games, but last week the Spudders were unable to produce enough offense to win. The two teams have one common opponent. Fife beat Hockinson 48-7 in Week 1, while Ridgefield beat the Hawks 24-21 two weeks later.
Prediction: Fife 26, Ridgefield 14
Washougal (6-3) vs. Olympic (8-1)
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Integrity Roofing Stadium, Olympic HS, 7077 Stampede Blvd NW, Bremerton
What: 2A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Washougal beat Hockinson 35-20; Olympic beat Port Angeles 48-6
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: Olympic of Bremerton finished in a three-way tie for first in the 2A Olympic League with Bremerton and North Kitsap. The Trojans like to run the ball with Chace Webster and Riley McCoy each averaging more than 100 yards a game. McCoy also has record seven sacks. Washougal’s offense has become more dynamic since Elijah Franco, a standout on defense, has taken a bigger role on offense.
Prediction: Olympic 20, Washougal 13
Mark Morris (4-5) vs. West Valley-Spokane (9-0)
When: 3 p.m. Saturday
Where: West Valley HS, 8301 E Buckeye Ave., Spokane Valley
What: 2A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Mark Morris beat R.A. Long 51-6; West Valley-Spokane beat East Valley-Spokane 27-19.
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: With Kenny Mullen leading the way with 232 yards rushing, Mark Morris stuck almost exclusively to the ground attack to beat R.A. Long last week and earn a Week 10 playoff berth. Now, the Monarchs will have to see if that approach works against an unbeaten West Valley team. Keeping up with the Eagles could be a challenge. West Valley averages 41 points a game.
Prediction: West Valley-Spokane 42, Mark Morris 12
Columbia River (3-6) vs. Franklin Pierce (9-0)
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Franklin Pierce Stadium, Franklin Pierce HS, 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma
What: 2A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Columbia River beat Hudson’s Bay 17-3; Franklin Pierce beat Washington 52-7
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last meeting: Columbia River 51, Franklin Pierce 0, Oct. 3, 2003.
Game notes: Aeden Pena caught the lone touchdown, then converted the go-ahead PAT kick in the abbreviated 7-6 play-in win over Aberdeen. The Rapids’ reward for that win is taking a potent Franklin Pierce team. The Cardinals are allowing just eight points a game. Franklin Pierce’s average margin of victory is 52-8 this season.
Prediction: Franklin Pierce 48, Columbia River 6
Chelan (3-6) vs. Seton Catholic (9-0)
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Doc Harris Stadium, 841 NE 22nd Ave., Camas
What: 1A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Chelan beat Cascade (Leavenworth) 58-28; Seton Catholic beat La Center 29-21.
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: Chelan beat Cascade to advance to a Monday tiebreaker against College Place, which the Mountain Goats won. Chelan was routed by 1A playoff teams Cashmere and Omak. Seton Catholic is averaging 47 points a game while allowing just 10 points a game.
Prediction: Seton Catholic 48, Chelan 6
Elma (4-5) vs. La Center (8-1)
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Chinook Stadium, Kalama HS, 548 China Garden Rd. Kalama
What: 1A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Elma lost to Montesano 45-0; La Center lost to Seton Catholic 29-21.
Livestream: N2 Media YouTube channel
Last meeting: La Center 50, Elma 7, Nov. 3, 2023
Game notes: Elma placed third in the 1A Evergreen Conference. La Center placed second in the Trico League. The two teams have two common opponents — Stevenson and Montesano. Elma beat Stevenson 26-7 while losing to Montesano 45-0. La Center beat Stevenson 58-7 and Montesano 35-7.
Prediction: La Center 48, Elma 6
King’s Way Christian (6-3) vs. Lynden Christian (5-4)
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Borderite Stadium, Blaine HS, 1105 H St., Blaine
What: 1A state preliminary playoff
Last week: King’s Way Christian beat Fort Vancouver 47-0; Lynden Christian lost to Nooksack Valley 32-7
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: King’s Way Christian finished tied for third in the Trico League. The Knights are playing their first playoff game since 2019. Ryan Charlton’s running game is the key to the Knights’ offense. Lynden Christian’s losses came to Vancouver Collegiate of British Columbia, top-ranked 2B team squad Okanogan, 2A Sehome before league rival Nooksack Valley.
Prediction: Lynden Christian 31, King’s Way Christian 16
Kalama (6-3) vs. King’s (6-3)
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Woolsey Stadium, King’s HS, Crista Lane N, Shoreline
What: 1A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Kalama lost to Castle Rock 14-12; King’s beat Granite Falls 32-6
Livestream: King’s High School Hudl account
Last meeting: First meeting.
Game notes: Kalama stumbled into the postseason, losing its last three games that were decided on the field — the Chinooks won a game by forfeit in Week 7. All of those losses came without the services of quarterback Aiden Brown, who suffered a hamstring injury against Seton Catholic in Week 6. If Brown returns, the Chinooks are a dangerous Week 10 foe. King’s opened the season with losses to 2A Orting and ranked 1A teams Cascade Christian and Nooksack Valley. The Knights then reeled off six straight wins, including over 1A playoff teams Elma, Rochester and Granite Falls, as well as 2A playoff team Olympic.
Prediction: King’s 30, Kalama 27
Castle Rock (6-3) vs. Cascade Christian (6-3)
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Sunset Chev Stadium, 1707 Main St., Sumner
What: 1A state preliminary playoff
Last week: Castle Rock beat Kalama 14-12; Cascade Christian lost to Life Christian 28-13
Livestream: NFHS Network (subscription required)
Last meeting: Cascade Christian 35, Kalama 12, Nov. 22, 2008
Game notes: Castle Rock came up with a stop on a last-minute two-point conversion to beat Kalama last week and force a three-way tie for third place in the Trico League. Cascade Christian has a 37-18 win over 1A playoff team King’s, but was also routed by 2B Onalaska 50-14. The Cougars’ loss last week to Life Christian dropped into second place in the 2A/1A Nisqually League.
Prediction: Cascade Christian 33, Castle Rock 14
