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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)

Prep football roundup for Friday, Oct. 13

Prep football roundup for Friday, Oct. 13: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com. Please report results by 10:30 p.m.) Thursday’s game… Continue reading

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 Ryan Miller runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Monroe rolls past E-W for 3rd straight Wesco 3A South title

Blake Springer scores three touchdowns and the Bearcat defense dominates in a 35-7 win.

Monroe’s Ryan Miller runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Edmonds-Woodway on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell’s Shawn Etheridge (2) runs to catch the ball during a game between Marysville-Getchell and Stanwood at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Marysville-Getchell won, 21-20. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Marysville-Getchell’s Shawn Etheridge (2) runs to catch the ball during a game between Marysville-Getchell and Stanwood at Stanwood High School in Stanwood, Washington on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Marysville-Getchell won, 21-20. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Senior quarterback Kaden LaPlaunt (8) poses for a portrait between practicing drills at Granite Falls High School in Grantie Falls, Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

QB Kaden LaPlaunt brings invaluable leadership to Granite Falls

The senior is taking the Tigers to new heights since returning to his hometown school.

Senior quarterback Kaden LaPlaunt (8) poses for a portrait between practicing drills at Granite Falls High School in Grantie Falls, Washington on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Monroe senior quarterback Blake Springer slings a first half touchdown against Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

3 games to watch in Week 7 of the prep football season

An in-depth look at the best games the area has to offer, plus a full schedule of the local action in Week 7.

Monroe senior quarterback Blake Springer slings a first half touchdown against Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / 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 7 of the prep football season

Find out which teams the experts and readers pick to win in Week 7.

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)
Cascade's Zachary Lopez breaks free of a tackle during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Week 7 prep football leaderboard

The top passers, rushers and receivers in the area.

Cascade's Zachary Lopez breaks free of a tackle during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington's Nolan Welch-Downing yells after forcing a turnover during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Associated Press high school football rankings for Week 7

Four local teams keep their top-10 rankings from the week prior.

Arlington's Nolan Welch-Downing yells after forcing a turnover during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
West Linn’s Ryan Vandenbrink (23) runs with the ball during a football game between Lake Stevens and West Linn at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. West Linn won, 49-30. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 6

Here are our top 8 local teams after all the action from Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

West Linn’s Ryan Vandenbrink (23) runs with the ball during a football game between Lake Stevens and West Linn at Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. West Linn won, 49-30. (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)

Reader poll: Make your prep football picks for Week 7

Do you think you can beat the experts in our weekly high school football picks? Here’s your chance to prove it. Fill out the survey… Continue reading

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)
Cascade's Zachary Lopez breaks free and runs the ball down the center of the field during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cascade downs rival Everett in Battle of Broadway

Senior Zach Lopez runs for 205 yards and three touchdowns in the Bruins’ 28-14 victory.

Cascade's Zachary Lopez breaks free and runs the ball down the center of the field during the game against Everett on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington’s Jeremy Fleming comes down with the ball, but barely out of bounds, against Marysville Pilchuck on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington’s Jeremy Fleming comes down with the ball, but barely out of bounds, against Marysville Pilchuck on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Arlington High School in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington's Leyton Martin points to direct one of his teammates during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

4 games to watch in Week 6 of the prep football season

An in-depth look at the best games the area has to offer, plus a full schedule of the local action in Week 6.

Arlington's Leyton Martin points to direct one of his teammates during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, 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 6 of the prep football season

Find out which teams the experts and readers pick to win in Week 6.

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)
Stanwood's Cruise Swanson pushes Arlington's Jake Willis away while he runs the ball during the game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Week 6 prep football leaderboard

A look at the area’s top passers, rushers and receivers through four weeks of the season.

Stanwood's Cruise Swanson pushes Arlington's Jake Willis away while he runs the ball during the game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington players react to forcing another turnover during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Associated Press high school football poll for Week 6

Arlington and Monroe both move up in Class 3A.

Arlington players react to forcing another turnover during the game against Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Monroe junior receiver Aaron Clifton checks for defenders while taking a long reception to the house against Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Prep football power rankings after Week 5

Here are our top 8 local teams after all the action from Thursday and Friday.

Monroe junior receiver Aaron Clifton checks for defenders while taking a long reception to the house against Mountlake Terrace on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep football roundup for Friday, Sept. 29

Prep football roundup for Friday, Sept. 29: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results and statistics, email sports@heraldnet.com) WESCO 4A Lake Stevens 42, Jackson 3 LAKE… Continue reading

Marysville Pilchuck’s Christian Van Natta lifts the ball in the air to celebrate a turnover during the game against Marysville Getchell on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mountlake Terrace’s Zaveon Jones is pulled to the ground by a diving Nicholas Mouser of Monroe on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Swarming Monroe defense keys win over Terrace in Wesco 3A South showdown

The Bearcats slow down the Hawks’ potent ground game, and quarterback Blake Springer tosses three TDs in a 35-10 victory.

Mountlake Terrace’s Zaveon Jones is pulled to the ground by a diving Nicholas Mouser of Monroe on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Arlington players lift the Stilly Cup in the air after beating Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Arlington reclaims Stilly Cup after short hiatus, routs Stanwood 42-7

Leyton Martin registers 277 yards, 4 TDs as Eagles notch fifth straight game with at least six TDs.

Arlington players lift the Stilly Cup in the air after beating Stanwood on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)