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Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson scrambles for a solid gain during the 4A semifinal against Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football leaderboard for Week 10

The area’s top passers, rushers and receivers.

Lake Stevens’ Kolton Matson scrambles for a solid gain during the 4A semifinal against Graham-Kapowsin on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington junior Jake Willis takes a kickoff for a long return against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 9

There’s a bit of a shake up in the final edition of the rankings.

Arlington junior Jake Willis takes a kickoff for a long return against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar (17) runs with the ball during a game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 42-7. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Week 10 playoff matchups for local prep football teams

Pairings were determined Sunday by seeding committees.

Lake Stevens’ Jayshon Limar (17) runs with the ball during a game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 42-7. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Monroe’s Mason Davis (1) celebrates with Trent Bublitz (11) after Bublitz’s touchdown reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Monroe’s Mason Davis (1) celebrates with Trent Bublitz (11) after Bublitz’s touchdown reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington junior quarterback Leyton Martin slips one last tackle on a long touchdown run against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Unbeaten Arlington blows by Monroe in Wesco 3A championship game

Leyton Martin backs a strong defensive effort with four touchdowns in the Eagles’ 45-18 victory.

Arlington junior quarterback Leyton Martin slips one last tackle on a long touchdown run against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Talha Rai (18) moves with the ball during a game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 42-7. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Lake Stevens routs Glacier Peak for 10th straight Wesco 4A title

Kolton Matson eclipses 2,000 passing yards on the season and Jayshon Limar piles up 108 yards and 2 TDs rushing in a 42-7 win.

Lake Stevens’ Talha Rai (18) moves with the ball during a game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish, Washington on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Lake Stevens won, 42-7. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Washington quarterback Dylan Morris reaches for the ball against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Washington quarterback Dylan Morris reaches for the ball against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Monroe’s Nicholas Mouser escapes a tackle by Edmonds-Woodway's Krys Piechocinski during the game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

6 games to watch during Week 9 of the prep football season

An in-depth look at all 5 Wesco 3A crossovers and the de facto Wesco 4A title game between Glacier Peak and Lake Stevens.

Monroe’s Nicholas Mouser escapes a tackle by Edmonds-Woodway's Krys Piechocinski during the game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Game picks for Week 9 of the prep football season

Find out which teams the experts and readers pick to win in Week 9.

Stanwood's Michael Mascotti relays the next play to his teammates during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Granite Falls captain Johnathan Roberts celebrates his toe-tap touchdown reception against Kings on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football leaderboard for Week 9

The top passers, rushers and receivers in the area.

Granite Falls captain Johnathan Roberts celebrates his toe-tap touchdown reception against Kings on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe's Gavin Ranz runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Associated Press high school football rankings for Week 9

Lake Stevens, Arlington, Monroe and King’s all remain in their respective top-10s

Monroe's Gavin Ranz runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kings freshman running back Garrett Hagen tries to cut through the line on a handoff against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 8

The top seven remain unchanged, but a new team breaks in at the No. 8 spot.

Kings freshman running back Garrett Hagen tries to cut through the line on a handoff against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Monroe’s Mason Davis (1) celebrates with Trent Bublitz (11) after Bublitz’s touchdown reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Monroe’s Mason Davis (1) celebrates with Trent Bublitz (11) after Bublitz’s touchdown reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Washington quarterback Dylan Morris reaches for the ball against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Washington quarterback Dylan Morris reaches for the ball against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Rashaad Gerona-Chatters (29) moves with the ball during a game between Edmonds-Woodway and Mountlake Terrace at Edmonds-Woodway Stadium in Edmonds, Washington on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Edmonds-Woodway won, 13-10. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Kings junior running back Braeden Caulk weaves his way for a long touchdown run against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Unbeaten King’s pulls away in second half, tops Granite Falls

The Knights break a close game open with 31 unanswered points in a 52-28 victory.

Kings junior running back Braeden Caulk weaves his way for a long touchdown run against Granite Falls on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway's Rashad Gerona-Chatters runs the ball during the game against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

4 games to watch during Week 8 of the prep football season

An in-depth look at the best games the area has to offer this week.

Edmonds-Woodway's Rashad Gerona-Chatters runs the ball during the game against Monroe on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville Getchell’s Shawn Etheridge takes a reverse handoff to the house against Marysville Pilchuck during the Berry Bowl on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville, Washington. The play was called back on a block in the back. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 7

Two teams make their debut in our weekly top eight.

Marysville Getchell’s Shawn Etheridge takes a reverse handoff to the house against Marysville Pilchuck during the Berry Bowl on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Quil Ceda Stadium in Marysville, Washington. The play was called back on a block in the back. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Monroe’s Mason Davis (1) celebrates with Trent Bublitz (11) after Bublitz’s touchdown reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Reader poll: Make your prep football picks for Week 8

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Monroe’s Mason Davis (1) celebrates with Trent Bublitz (11) after Bublitz’s touchdown reception against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Edmonds School District Stadium in Edmonds, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)