FSP Top 25 Preseason Power Rankings
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As the preseason finishes and Washington State High School Football kicks off this weekend, we at Ford Sports Performance will be power ranking the top 25 teams in the state each week. These initial rankings signify the most intriguing teams…
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Continue ReadingAs the preseason finishes and Washington State High School Football kicks off this weekend, we at Ford Sports Performance will be power ranking the top 25 teams in the state each week. These initial rankings signify the most intriguing teams in the state based on the following criteria- most talent, program prestige, best chance to go deep in the state playoffs, and best chance to produce collegiate level prospects. These rankings include a mix of classifications, with 11 4A, 11 3A, and 3 2A teams making the list.
1. Yelm
This one should come as no surprise. The Defending 3A State Champs return their two top players in LBs Brayden Platt Brayden Platt 6'1" | 240 lbs | LB Yelm | 2024 State WA and Isaiah Patterson Isaiah Patterson 6'2" | 235 lbs | LB Yelm | 2024 State WA , who form the best position group in the State and one of the best LB cores in the nation. They return several productive lineman including Tyler Blevins Tyler Blevins 6'5" | 280 lbs | OL Yelm | 2024 State WA and Landen Barger Landen Barger 6'2" | 290 lbs | OL Yelm | 2024 State WA , and the Damian Aalona Damian Aalona 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Yelm | 2024 State WA to Marius Aalona Marius Aalona 6'2" | 200 lbs | ATH Yelm | 2024 State WA brother connection should form one of the better QB to WR duos in the state as well. Incoming Freshman DB/WR Maurice Williams Maurice Williams 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Yelm | 2027 WA is one of the best overall players in the 2027 class, and he’s joined by DL MJ Wadley MJ Wadley 6'2" | 215 lbs | DL Yelm | 2027 WA and DB Davin Kirkwood Davin Kirkwood 5'8" | 140 lbs | WR Yelm | 2027 WA as the Tornadoes replenish what they lost seamlessly. They could be even better this year and look to defend their title as one of the State’s new powerhouses.
2. O’Dea
Left unsatisfied after losing to rival Eastside Catholic to go out of the playoffs last year, the Fighting Irish have the most loaded Senior class in the state. Their three nationally prized talents include RB Jason Brown Jason Brown 5'10" | 205 lbs | ATH ODea | 2024 State WA , OL Isendre Ahfua Isendre Ahfua 6'5" | 330 lbs | OL ODea | 2024 State WA and DB Kyan McDonald Kyan McDonald 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB ODea | 2024 State WA , not to forget OL Kai Holec Kai Holec 6'8" | 300 lbs | OL O'Dea | 2024 State WA . They’re joined by loads more talent from the lower classes including ’25 DB Sage Salopek Sage Salopek 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB O'Dea | 2025 State WA , to ’26 DL FA Siale FA Siale 6'3" | 265 lbs | DL O'Dea | 2026 State WA and David Schwerzel David Schwerzel 6'4" | 255 lbs | DL O'Dea | 2026 State WA . They’re the most talented team in the state and the best they’ve been in a long time, with the potential to be both the best offense and defense in the state.
3. Graham-Kapowsin
The Eagles may have the best offensive weaponry in the state, headlined by the WR trio of Malachi Durant Malachi Durant 6'2" | 160 lbs | ATH Graham-Kapowsin | 2024 State WA , Khris Norris and Jabez Woods Jabez Woods 5'11" | 195 lbs | WR Graham-Kapowsin | 2024 State WA . Add in TE Noah Fox Flores and an OL including big time talents like ’25 Mensior Luck Jr. and ’27 Aydin Bullinger, and you’re looking at a team that will go as far as Senior QB Daveon Superales Daveon Superales 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Graham-Kapowsin | 2024 State WA and their defense can take them.
4. Emerald Ridge
This offense will take the Jaguars a long way. From returners QB Jake Schakel Jake Schakel 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Emerald Ridge | 2024 State WA and WRs Tony Harste Tony Harste 6'0" | 170 lbs | WR Emerald Ridge | 2024 State WA and Gio Kafentzis Gio Kafentzis 5'8" | 180 lbs | WR Emerald Ridge | 2024 State WA to newcomers RB Navarre Dixon Navarre Dixon 5'9" | 195 lbs | RB Emerald Ridge | 2024 State WA and WR Isaac Syph Isaac Syph 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Emerald Ridge | 2024 State WA , this team is filled with excellent players, many who still have something to prove. They can win any game they play and will need the defense to prevent shootouts, but have no limit on their potential.
5. Bellevue
After a tough loss late last year, the Wolverines are ready to get back to their national dominance. OL Demetri Manning Demetri Manning 6'7" | 340 lbs | OL Bellevue | 2025 State WA was one of the biggest stories of the offseason and will protect QB Lucas Razore Lucas Razore 5'11" | 165 lbs | QB Bellevue | 2024 State WA , who’s shown a huge arm and mobility for a shorter prospect. TE Hogan Hansen Hogan Hansen 6'6" | 220 lbs | TE Bellevue | 2024 State WA could challenge for Player Of The Year if they go far, and ATH Ryken Moon Ryken Moon 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Bellevue | 2025 State WA can make splash plays as well as anyone. The defense will be anchored by DBs Moon and Colin Miller Colin Miller 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Bellevue | 2024 State WA , but they’ll need role players to step up and compete with the depth of others.
6. Eastside Catholic
The Crusaders are a younger team but have some of the most talent in the state. Their defense can take them all the way, with the front seven anchored by upperclassmen DL AJ Tanupo AJ Tanupo 6'4" | 285 lbs | DL Eastside Catholic | 2024 State WA and LB David Lene David Lene 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Eastside Catholic | 2024 State WA , who’s joined by young star LBs Wassie Lugolobi Wassie Lugolobi 6'2" | 220 lbs | LB Eastside Catholic | 2026 State WA and Liufau Loumoli Liufau Loumoli 6'1" | 210 lbs | LB Eastside Catholic | 2027 WA and the backfield of DBs Tyson Weaver Tyson Weaver 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Eastside Catholic | 2024 State WA , Kayden Greene Kayden Greene 6'2" | 175 lbs | DB Eastside Catholic | 2024 State WA and Bryson Ross Bryson Ross 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB Eastside Catholic | 2024 State WA . They can go all the way, but QB remains a big question mark- except they’ll be able to funnel targets to dynamite ’27 newcomer WR Asa Thompson Asa Thompson 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Eastside Catholic | 2026 State WA .
7. Garfield
The team with the best quarterback always has an advantage and EJ Caminong EJ Caminong 6'2" | 195 lbs | QB Garfield | 2024 State WA could take them all the way as a senior, especially if him and ATH Rahshawn Clark Rahshawn Clark 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Garfield | 2024 State WA gel as well as they have for Team FSP Spring Tackle and will at Cal. They also gained DL Elijah Napihaa Elijah Napihaa 6'3" | 320 lbs | OL Garfield | 2024 State WA , and retain talented DBs Romaree Fleeks Romaree Fleeks 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Garfield | 2025 State WA and Jerimyah Mitchell Jerimyah Mitchell 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Garfield | 2025 State WA . The Witherspoon Brothers of Reggie and Reylen also have high ceilings too. We’ll see them tested early in the biggest Week 1 matchup.
8. Lake Stevens
The back-to-back 4A State Champs will look to accomplish even more history this year. They’ve got a brutal non-conference schedule and will go even higher if they knock off 3A Garfield and Bellevue in Weeks 1 and 2, followed by Oregon blue-blood West Linn in Week 3. They’re not backing down from anyone, returning the best underclassmen QB in Kolton Matson Kolton Matson 6'2" | 180 lbs | QB Lake Stevens | 2025 State WA and stellar RB Jayshon Limar Jayshon Limar 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Lake Stevens | 2025 State WA , as well as DL Naveer Kaile Naveer Kaile 6'1" | 250 lbs | DL Lake Stevens | 2024 State WA and LB Keagen Howard. WR Cassidy Bolong-Banks Cassidy Bolong-Banks 5'11" | 160 lbs | ATH Cascade | 2025 State WA rounds out a young core that’s allowed the Vikings to compete with anyone.
9. Rainier Beach
After a tumultuous season last-year, the South End’s Crown Jewel will contend in the State’s toughest league again. They can stack up skill players with anyone, from returners WR Oteko Mwamba Oteko Mwamba 5'9" | 170 lbs | ATH Rainier Beach | 2026 State WA , WR/DBs Zevion Watkins Zevion Watkins 5'10" | 180 lbs | ATH Rainier Beach | 2026 State WA , Daniel Haynes, and Cassius Culpepper Cassius Culpepper 6'1" | 190 lbs | DB Rainier Beach | 2026 State WA , RB Damari King Damari King 5'11" | 180 lbs | RB Rainier Beach | 2026 State WA , incoming freshmen WR/DB Sirjewel Glover Sirjewel Glover 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Rainier Beach | 2027 WA and QB Khiel Jackson, and wickedly underrated newcomer RB Akeem Murph Akeem Murph 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB Rainier Beach | 2025 State WA Jr, the Beach Boys are ready to contend with anyone again.
10. Kennewick
The Lions make a strong case to be the best team in Eastern Washington. They return one of the state’s top OL in Senior Nathan Knapik Nathan Knapik 6'7" | 260 lbs | OL Kennewick | 2024 State WA , who’ll continue to block for playmaking ATH Alex Roberts Alex Roberts 6'0" | 180 lbs | RB Kennewick | 2025 State WA . TE Jon Wright returns as well, and stud younger brother ATH Jax Wright is an incoming freshman. They could climb these rankings quickly, having beaten Rainier Beach in a close one before losing to eventual Champion Yelm by just 9 in late November. They’ll be motivated and confident to go even further this year and shouldn’t be slept on.
11. Sumner
Key Players- TE Carter Cocke Carter Cocke 6'4" | 230 lbs | TE Sumner | 2025 State WA , WR Braylon Pope
12. Kennedy Catholic
Key Players- DB Josiah Paaga Josiah Paaga 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Kennedy Catholic | 2025 State WA , QB Devon Forehand Devon Forehand 5'10" | 170 lbs | QB Kennedy Catholic | 2025 State WA
13. Bothell
Key Players- QB Jaylen Viars Jaylen Viars 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Bothell | 2025 State WA , WR Dre Ozuna
14. Mount Si
Key Players- RB Beau Phillips Beau Phillips 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Mount Si | 2024 State WA , OL Tanner Stokes Tanner Stokes 6'2" | 280 lbs | OL Mount Si | 2024 State WA
15. Anacortes
Key Players- ATH/DB Brady Beaner Brady Beaner 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Anacortes | 2025 State WA , ATH/DB Brock Beaner Brock Beaner 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH Anacortes | 2025 State WA
16. Lakes
Key Players- QB Legend Galeai Legend Galeai 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Lakes | 2026 State WA , LB Ta’u Mareko Ta’u Mareko 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB Lakes | 2026 State WA
17. Curtis
Key Players- DB Jayden Rice-Claiborne Jayden Rice-Claiborne 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Curtis | 2025 State WA , WR/DB Xavier Ahrens Xavier Ahrens 6'2" | 190 lbs | ATH Curtis | 2025 State WA
18. Lynden
Key Players- QB Brant Heppner Brant Heppner 6'6" | 220 lbs | QB Lynden | 2025 State WA , LB/TE Isaiah Oudman Isaiah Oudman 6'3" | 250 lbs | LB Lynden | 2025 State WA
19. Lincoln (Tacoma)
Key Players- DB Brandon Ervin Brandon Ervin 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Lincoln | 2024 State WA Jr, QB Sione Kaho Sione Kaho 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Lincoln | 2027 WA
20. Spanaway Lake
Key Players- DB D’Aryhian Clemons D’Aryhian Clemons 6'0" | 170 lbs | ATH Spanaway Lake | 2025 State WA , DB LaRon Paige
21. Skyview
Key Players- OL Noah Thomas Noah Thomas 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL Skyview | 2025 State WA , WR Gavin Packer Gavin Packer 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Skyview | 2025 State WA
22. Kamiakin
Key Players- OL/DL Gavin McCallum Gavin McCallum 6'4" | 275 lbs | OL Kamiakin | 2024 State WA , WR David Kuku David Kuku 6'0" | 165 lbs | DB Kamiakin | 2025 State WA
23. Tumwater
Key Players- DB Payton LaGuerre Payton LaGuerre 6'0" | 185 lbs | ATH Tumwater | 2024 State WA , TE Beckett Wall Beckett Wall 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB Tumwater | 2025 State WA
24. Timberline
Key Players- DL Tyrin Evans Tyrin Evans 6'4" | 270 lbs | DL Timberline | 2024 State WA , LB Darrell Gipson Darrell Gipson 6'3" | 235 lbs | DL Timberline | 2024 State WA
25. Puyallup
Key Players- DB Seanje Finister Seanje Finister 6'3" | 175 lbs | DB Puyallup | 2025 State WA , TE/DL Kai Richardson Kai Richardson 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Puyallup | 2024 State WA