As kickoff nears for the upcoming high school football season, here are links to our previews for each of the five local leagues. Included are feature stories, coaches polls, storylines to watch, team capsules and video previews.
WESCO 4A
Lake Stevens ‘fueled’ by title-game loss
After last year’s dream season ended with a blowout loss in the 4A state title game, the talent-laden Vikings are on a ‘revenge tour’ that they hope ends with a state crown.
Coaches poll, favorite, contenders and storylines to watch
Capsules: Key players and outlook for every team
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WESCO 3A NORTH
Marysville Pilchuck ‘hungry’ to take next step
After missing the playoffs despite a 7-3 record, the Tomahawks plan to learn from last year’s tough losses as they take aim at a postseason return.
Coaches poll, favorite, contender and storylines to watch
Capsules: Key players and outlook for every team
Video: Wesco 3A North preview show
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WESCO 3A SOUTH
With wealth of experience, Shorecrest eyes a breakthrough
With their most experienced team in years, the Scots look to build on back-to-back five-win campaigns as they seek their first winning season since 2005.
Coaches poll, favorite, contender and storylines to watch
Capsules: Key players and outlook for every team
Video: Wesco 3A South preview show
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NORTHWEST 2A
Archbishop Murphy looks to rebound under interim coach
The Wildcats’ streak of three consecutive state semifinal appearances ended last year with a stunning Week 10 playoff loss. Under interim head coach Mark Leone, Archbishop Murphy aims to bounce back.
Coaches poll, favorites, contenders and storylines to watch
Capsules: Key players and outlook for the league’s local teams
Video: Northwest 2A preview show
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NORTH SOUND CONFERENCE
North Sound Conference teams have experienced a coaching carousel in recent years
Five of the league’s six programs have had a head-coaching change within the last three years, including four within the last two years. Athletic directors from the conference share their thoughts on the challenges of retaining coaches, especially at smaller schools.
Coaches poll, favorite, contender and storylines to watch
Capsules: Key players and outlook for every team
Video: North Sound Conference preview show
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