Washington football title games are set

Ferris (Spokane) didn't get the home semifinal game it earned, but it didn't matter.

The Saxons (13-0) were supposed to host the Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma) Lions (11-2) on Saturday at Albi Stadium, but heavy snow made that impossible. The Lions had even traveled to Spokane for the game but it was rescheduled for Monday at the Tacoma Dome.

The third-ranked Saxons advanced to the title game for the second straight year by beating the Lions 14-10. They will get a rematch against the top-ranked Skyline (Sammamish) Spartans, who won a semifinal game that deserves instant-classic status.

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The Spartans, who have won three straight state football titles, were down 28-7 in the first half against the No. 2 Curtis Vikings. Skyline (12-1) rallied to beat Curtis 35-34.

The Spartans scored the winning points when Washington-bound Kasen Williams made an interception and scored on an 85-yard reception on the next play.

"Today was a game for big plays," Williams told the Seattle Times. "I'm glad I was able to do that for my team."

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Curtis drove 80 yards and scored with 26 seconds and elected to go for a 2-point conversion. Tyler Jamison's pass was intercepted by Damian Green.

Skyline sophomore quarterback Max Browne was 27 of 42 for 405 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions.

Skyline has been behind in every playoff game but advances to the Class 4A state title game, which is Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome.

CLASS 3A: CAN BELLEVUE'S DYNASTY ROLL ON?
The top-ranked Bellevue Wolverines (12-1) rolled into the Class 3A state title game after scoring 28 points in the second quarter to pound No. 5 Lakes (11-2) in the semifinals 35-7. Bellevue is seeking its eighth state title in the last 10 years and its third straight.

Bellevue will play Kamiakin (Kennewick) (13-0), which beat Capital of Olympia 45-18 in the other semifinal.
Capital (12-1) was missing Tyler Sundberg, who is the state's leading rusher with over 2,400 yards. Sundberg strained a calf ligament in a quarterfinal win over O'Dea. His absence was kept secret all week.

Kamiakin is going for its first state title and is in the title game for the first time since 1995.

The Class 3A state title game is Friday at 4 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome.

CLASS 2A: ARCHBISHOP MURPHY PLAYING FOR LATE COACH
Legendary football coach Terry Ennis died of prostate cancer in 2007. The last group he coached wants to win a state title for him.

Archbishop Murphy (Everett) (13-0) advanced to the Class 2A state title game by beating Mark Morris (9-4) of Longview 42-18 in the semifinals. ATM lost to eventual state champion Lynden in the semifinals the last two years. The Wildcats won back-to-back state titles in 2002-3.

ATM is playing a team that used to be a regular in the state title game. Tumwater beat East Valley (7-6) of Spokane 63-27 Monday in a semifinal game that was postponed from the weekend. The game was originally scheduled for Spokane, but it was moved to the Tacoma Dome because of snowy weather.

Tumwater (11-1) is coached by Sid Otton, the state's career wins leader. Otton led Tumwater to four state titles between 1987-93.

The Class 2A state title game is Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome.

CLASS 1A: CASCADE CHRISTIAN LOOKING TO FINISH
The Cascade Christian (Puyallup) Cougars are in a familiar spot: the state title game. But the Cougars (12-0) are looking for a different result.

Cascade Christian advanced to the state title game for the third straight year, and is looking for its first state title.

In the semifinals, the Cougars shut out the Meridian Trojans (12-1) of Bellingham 21-0. The Trojans averaged more than 400 yards of offense per game, but they managed just 141 in the semis.

Cascade Christian will play the team that beat them for the state title game last year, the Connell Eagles (12-1).
The Eagles crushed the Omak Pioneers (9-4) in their semifinal 55-21. This is the fifth time in the last decade the Eagles have advanced to the state title game. They've won twice.

The Class 1A state title game is Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Tacoma Dome.

CLASS 2B: BULLDOGS LOOKING FOR SMALL-SCHOOLS TITLE
The Colfax Bulldogs were a Class 1A state power, but they're looking for their first Class 2B state title. They'll get another chance as they beat Waitsburg-Prescott 21-14 in the semifinals. The Bulldogs lost in the semifinals two years ago and the title game last year.

The South Bend Indians (11-2) advanced by beating Orcas Island (11-2) in their semifinal 28-12. South Bend has never advanced past the state quarterfinals.

The Class 2B state title game is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome.

Class 1B: LUMMI LOOKS FOR TITLE
The Lummi (Bellingham) Blackhawks (12-1) have advanced to the 8-man title game three times in the last five years and they are looking for their first state title. They beat Neah Bay 61-14 in the semifinals. The Red Devils (9-3) lost to the Blackhawks for the third time this season.

Lummi, which hasn't lost to an 8-man team this season, will play Cusick (10-1), which upset top-ranked Almira/Coulee-Hartline (10-1) in the other semifinal 36-28. This is Cusick's first trip to the title game.

The 8-man title game is Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome.