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Prep football picks for Week 5

Local experts take a crack at picking the winners for this week’s games.

Marysville-Pilchuck's Dylan Carson is tackled by Glacier Peak’s Reggie Valmonte during the game on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school football poll for Week 5

Marysville Pilchuck rises to No. 5 in Class 3A, while Kamiak joins the top 10 in 4A.

Glacier Peak’s Ashton Olson yells while celebrating a touchdown during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

A pivotal Wesco 3A North showdown between Marysville Pilchuck and Ferndale highlights the Week 5 slate.

Bryant Thomas, head coach, calls the play Wednesday afternoon during practice at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo on September 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Resurgent Kamiak football team out to prove doubters wrong

After a 3-25 stretch from 2017-19, the Knights have won eight straight games in dominant fashion.

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Prep results for Wednesday, Sept. 29

Prep results for Wednesday, Sept. 29:

Arlington's Chloe Fochesato, left, and Arlington's Emily Mekelburg celebrate a time out by Snohomish Wednesday night at Arlington High School on September 29, 2021. The Eagles won in straight sets. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Arlington sweeps Snohomish in Wesco 2A/3A volleyball clash

Emily Mekelburg and the talented Eagles improve to 6-0 in league play with the straight-sets win.

Archbishop Murphy's Victor Gabalis is chased out of the pocket by Lynden's Elijah Lyons in the first quarter Friday night at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett on September 27, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Archbishop Murphy’s Week 4 opponent cancels due to COVID-19

The Class 2A No. 6 Wildcats were scheduled to face eighth-ranked Sedro-Woolley.

The Arlington High School girls volleyball team won the Reach the Peak tournament at Glacier Peak High School on Sept. 25. (Arlington Volleyball)

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Prep notebook: Arlington claims title at Reach the Peak tourney

Also, Everett girls hoops has a new coach, and Archbishop Murphy girls soccer is off to a roaring…

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Prep results for Tuesday, Sept. 28

Prep results for Tuesday, Sept. 28:

Jackson celebrates a goal Tuesday night at Lake Stevens High School on September 28, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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GALLERY: Jackson downs Lake Stevens in Wesco 4A battle

Kaeden Hansen scores twice as the Timberwolves earn a 4-2 victory.

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Sept. 20-26

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 20-26. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be…

Marysville-Pilchuck's Michael Bejar escapes a tackle during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 in Snohomish, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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5 takeaways from Week 4 of prep football in Snohomish County

Marysville Pilchuck steamrolled GP in stunning fashion, Lakewood possibly saved its season, and more.

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Prep results for Monday, Sept. 27

Prep results for Monday, Sept. 27:

Marysville-Pilchuck’s Darren Johnson-Jones, left, tries to block a pass to Miguel Chavez, right, during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 in Marysville, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Vote for The Herald’s Prep Football Game of the Week

Pick the high school football game we’ll cover this week. Voting closes at noon Wednesday.

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Prep results for Saturday, Sept. 25

Prep results for Saturday, Sept. 25:

Gaylan Gray and Marysville Pilchuck rolled to a stunning rout of Glacier Peak on Friday night, turning a showdown of state-ranked teams into a beatdown of epic proportions. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Marysville Pilchuck stuns Glacier Peak in running-clock rout

The Tomahawks race to a 42-0 halftime lead and win 49-14 in a non-league clash of state-ranked teams.

The Herald's prep football roundup. (Photo by Elaine Thompson)

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Prep football roundup for Friday, Sept. 24

Prep football roundup for Friday, Sept. 24:

Arlington's Trent Nobach scrambles against Stanwood Friday night at Stanwood High School on September 24, 2021.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Arlington tops Stanwood for 12th straight Stilly Cup win

The Eagles pull away in the second half and earn a 27-6 victory in the annual rivalry game.

Glacier Peak's Ashton Olson makes a touchdown reception with Woodinville's Jeffrey Perran trailing Thursday evening at Pop Keeney Stadium in Bothell on September 16, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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A look at this week’s top local high school football matchups

Glacier Peak-Marysville Pilchuck and Lake Stevens-Archbishop Murphy highlight the Week 4 action.

Lake Stevens' Drew Carter celebrates with the fans Friday at Memorial Stadium in Seattle on September 17, 2021. The Vikings defeated the Irish, 20-3. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Associated Press high school football poll for Week 4

Lake Stevens vaults to No. 3 in 4A after its huge win over O’Dea.