SEASON OUTLOOK

Offensive lineman Marcus Griffin
Photo by Jeff Napier
Toughest game: Skyline, and Florida input Kilton Anderson, will challenge Bellevue in week one. It could be the toughest game of Bellevue's season, including playoffs.
Question mark: Just how good will Bellevue be? They'll certainly be one of the best teams in Washington. They'll be heavily favored to win a state title. How will that allow them to stack up in the national rankings come December?
Local outlook: Bellevue is the preeminent program in the state of Washington and it's hardly close. Skyline has also been consistently good, and Eastside Catholic appears to be on the rise. Camas, which was a surprise story of 2012, returns several key skill players.
Overall outlook: The most intriguing storyline to watch for Bellevue this season is the growth and maturation of its sophomores and juniors. For as strong as the Wolverines look this fall, they might be even better in the year or two ahead.
Coach quote: "Our expectations for this season are as high as ever. We had an outstanding offseason including a productive spring ball. ... Our offense will be more versatile than ever and we expect our defense to be stout and physical."
- Matt Razore, assistant coach