Football Game Preview: Archbishop Murphy Wildcats vs. Lynden Lions + How To Watch

The Archbishop Murphy Wildcats will take on the Lynden Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Archbishop Murphy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six games -- so hopefully Lynden likes a good challenge.

Archbishop Murphy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Washington's top teams: Anacortes, who was ranked 19th at the time (Archbishop Murphy was ranked 13th). The Wildcats blew past the Seahawks, posting a 43-7 victory. Give the Wildcats' offense some serious credit: that high-scoring performance was actually the fewest points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Lynden beat Squalicum 27-17 on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Storm: they've now won six in a row.

Archbishop Murphy's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Lynden, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.

Archbishop Murphy barely slipped by Lynden when the teams last played back in November of 2024, winning 10-9. Do the Wildcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.