
After throwing for over 3,500 yards and leading Eastside Catholic to the Class 3A state title game as a sophomore, Harley Kirsch will help the Crusaders try and topple an out-of-state power Friday night.
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MaxPreps Top 10 Washington Football Games of the Week Bellevue vs. Serra (Gardena, Calif.)Friday, 7:30 p.m.Washington's defending Class 3A state champions travel to Oceanside, Calif., for the Honor Bowl and a matchup with Serra. Bellevue is ranked No. 13 nationally by MaxPreps.
Submit live scores via QwixcoreAlemany (Mission Hills, Calif.) at Eastside Catholic (Sammamish)Friday, 7 p.m.In another California vs. Washington showdown, 2013 Class 3A runner-up Eastside Catholic looks to make a statement behind junior quarterback
Harley Kirsch. Alemany crushed Los Osos of Rancho Cucamonga 44-15 in its opener.
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Chiawana (Pasco) at CamasFriday, 7:30 p.m.A unique opener between last year's finalists in the 4A classification. Camas will attempt to turn the tables after suffering a heartbreaking loss in the state championship game last December.
Submit live scores via QwixcoreBothell at Eastlake (Sammamish)Friday, 7 p.m.Bothell earned the top spot in the Associated Press preseason 4A poll. The Cougars get a stiff test early against KingCo rival Eastlake, who roared out of the gates in 2013 with wins over Lakes and Eastside Catholic.
Submit live scores via QwixcoreUnion (Vancouver) at Federal WayFriday, 6 p.m.Another matchup between preseason ranked Class 4A powers. Led by speed merchant
Chico McClatcher, expectations are particularly high at Federal Way following a 10-3 2014 campaign.
Submit live scores via QwixcoreKing's (Seattle) at LyndenFriday, 7 p.m.Bellevue isn't the only active dynasty in Washington. Lynden has won six of the last eight Class 2A crowns and enters the season ranked No. 1. King's played the Lions tough in a 14-6 loss last year at Husky Stadium as part of the Emerald City Kickoff Classic.
Submit live scores via QwixcoreRichland at Gonzaga Prep (Spokane)Friday, 7 p.m.Gonzaga Prep – ranked No. 6 in the preseason Associated Press 4A poll – is a slight favorite in the Greater Spokane League while Richland is expecting to challenge for the Mid-Columbia crown.
Submit live scores via QwixcoreSkyline (Sammamish) at IssaquahFriday, 7 p.m.Things have been quiet at Skyline after failing to reach the Class 4A state title game for the first time since 2007 last season. Are the Spartans finally coming back to the pack or simply laying in wait to make a statement against rival Issaquah?
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Gig Harbor at Peninsula (Gig Harbor)Friday, 7 p.m.The "Fish Bowl" is one of the state's best rivalries and gets some added fuel as the season opener this year. Gig Harbor won 27-20 in dramatic fashion last fall.
Submit live scores via QwixcoreFerndale at Kamiakin (Kennewick)Saturday, 5 p.m.Ferndale makes the long trip to the Tri-Cities for a showdown with Mid-Columbia contender Kamiakin. With both teams receiving votes in the preseason Associated Press Class 3A poll, it's a good bet the winner earns a spot in the Top 10 next week.
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