The NW's Top 20 Teams Regardless of Classification- Ranked #11-20

We recently broke down Oregon's top 20 6A teams for this coming season. Last year was the first time in recent memory that Oregon won the battle versus Washington programs, and it really wasn't close. So the question becomes will this be a trend?    Washington has twice the population which typically translates into more talent but not always. Here we see 14 of the top 20 teams being from the state of Washington, but with Oregon holding two of the top three spots. When all is said and done look for West Linn and Central Catholic to potentially be two of the top teams ever to come out of the state with a national ranking being very realistic.        11.Lake Oswego OR   Steve Coury might be the best coach in the NW and he has a host of young talent returning from last years quarterfinal team which overachieved. The Lakers will once again be led by numerous 2025 and 26' athletes, including standout sophomore RB [player_tooltip player_id='402416' first='Lamarcus' last='Bell'] and two of the region's top defenders in [player_tooltip player_id='285849' first='Oliver' last='Macy'] and [player_tooltip player_id='285881' first='Lusiano' last='Lopez'].   12.Lake Stevens WA   The Vikings won the 4A state title so give credit where it's due. That said as they lose Ducks commit Jayden Limar to graduation and did get absolutely blasted by West Linn last season. Younger brother [player_tooltip player_id='348138' first='Jayshon' last='Limar'] will need to play out of his mind.    13.Tualatin OR   The T-Wolves feature one of the top perimeters on the west coast with three D1 kids leading the way in [player_tooltip player_id='152339' first='Jayden' last='Fortier'], [player_tooltip player_id='152355' first='AJ' last='Noland'], and [player_tooltip player_id='152338' first='Kenen' last='Elder']. Incoming 6-5 junior QB [player_tooltip player_id='285857' first='Nolan' last='Keeney'] is one of the top recruits in Oregon for his class. The question comes down to line play and whether or not the D can stop top TRL competition.    14.Sumner WA   Player of the year [player_tooltip player_id='206282' first='Matthew' last='Spurbeck'] is back and will run behind the likes of Oregon St commit (Dylan) [player_tooltip player_id='115347' first='Gregory' last='Sikorski']. The Spartans are consistently one of the top programs in Washington, but the depth might not be what it's been in years past.    15.Emerald Ridge WA   The Jaguars made a run to the state semi's last year and have D1 QB [player_tooltip player_id='115343' first='Jake' last='Schakel'] and numerous other division 1 athletes on the perimeter returning. They will definitely put-up points but will it be enough?    16.Camas WA   Camas has dudes everywhere but it's not the same as when Jon Eagle was leading the program. The Papermakers feature one of the top football communities in the NW, going 6-4 last season while losing to legit competition. They will have a shot this year with one of the state's better lines and elite WR [player_tooltip player_id='846364' first='Trenton' last='Swanson'] who will be a D1 kid.    17.Lakeridge OR   On paper the Pacers have one of the best rosters in the Northwest. USC commit [player_tooltip player_id='152356' first='Joey' last='Olsen'] and 2026 RB [player_tooltip player_id='284119' first='Ansu' last='Sanoe'], who was recently offered by Georgia, will be tough to stop. That said as Lakeridge will need to get a couple big wins in league to set the tone, similar to their 14-9 win over Lake O last season.   18.Lakes WA   The Lancers will be relatively young but super talented. QB [player_tooltip player_id='402792' first='Legend' last='Galeai'] looks to be the real deal with multiple underclassmen already receiving division 1 offers ([player_tooltip player_id='726155' first='Tristan' last='Baker'], [player_tooltip player_id='726154' first='Ta'ulelei' last='Mareko']). I do not see them losing in the first round like last year, but 3A ball in Washington is littered with talent so it will be tough.    19.Lincoln WA   The Abes are always good but what will it look like with 4* QB Gabarri Johnson gone? To say he will be missed would be a massive understatement. Look for RB [player_tooltip player_id='206270' first='Navarre' last='Dixon'] to have a monster year and other young talent to step up from last year's 11-1 team.    20.Spanaway Lake WA   [player_tooltip player_id='348140' first='D'Aryhian' last='Clemons'], De'arius Hawkins, and [player_tooltip player_id='726165' first='Jasiah' last='Denmark'] return as three of the top skill kids in the state. If they are able to get some line help and play good D, they will be in the mix come playoff time.