Prep football season preview: In-depth looks at each local league

As the 2022 Snohomish County high school football season’s opening kickoff nears, here are links to all of our season preview coverage. Get ready for the action with feature stories and league-by-league previews that delve into the teams, players, storylines and games to watch this fall.

WESCO 4A

With a pair of D-I commits and more, Glacier Peak’s offense is loaded

Glacier Peak’s River Lien draws back to pass during practice Thursday afternoon at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, Washington on August 25, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

With a wealth of skilled playmakers — including a pair of Pac-12 commits — the Grizzlies look to ride their offensive firepower to a deep state playoff run.

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Wesco 4A football preview: Team capsules, storylines to watch, and more

Lake Stevens' Gavin Steidle rushes with Glacier Peak's Rider Wilkinson closing at Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday night in Snohomish on October 29, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Can Lake Stevens break through for its first-ever state title? Can Glacier Peak make a deep state playoff run? Can rising Kamiak advance to state? This league is stacked.

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WESCO 3A NORTH

Coming off milestone season, upstart Stanwood in exciting new position

Stanwood’s Ryder Bumgarner runs the ball during football practice on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 in Stanwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

After achieving their first winning season in 15 years and their first state trip in 25 years, the senior-laden Spartans are taking aim at more milestones this fall.

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Wesco 3A North football preview: Team capsules, storylines to watch, and more

Stanwood's Ryder Bumgarner rushes with yardage with Arlington's Trenton Lamie, left, closing in the third quarter Friday night at Stanwood High School on September 24, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Stanwood looks to challenge Ferndale for the league title, while Arlington and Marysville Pilchuck are tasked with replacing numerous starters after state runs last year.

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WESCO 3A SOUTH

Led by talented 3-star QB, Monroe ready to ride high-octane offense

Blake Springer draws back for a pass during practice at Monroe High School Tuesday afternoon in Monroe, Washington on August 30, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

With strong-armed three-star quarterback Blake Springer leading the way, the Bearcats feature a dangerous spread attack that has them eyeing a big season.

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Wesco 3A South football preview: Team capsules, storylines to watch, and more

Snohomish's Kaden Alexander gathers a loose ball from a punt Friday night at Monroe High School on October 22, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Monroe is the league favorite, thanks to its dangerous offense. But expect a serious challenge from perennial league force Snohomish. And despite its turnover, Edmonds-Woodway can never be counted out.

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LOCAL 2A/1A/INDEPENDENTS

Archbishop Murphy aims to rebound with return of QB Lewis from injury

Kai Lewis, Archbishop Murphy quarterback, returns this season after suffering a broken leg in Week 2 of last year. Lewis had just won the starting quarterback job before his injury. Photographed in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

After missing nearly all of last season with a broken leg, dual-threat quarterback Kai Lewis is healthy and looking to lead the Wildcats on a bounceback campaign.

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Local 2A, 1A and independent preview: Team capsules, storylines to watch, and more

Granite Falls' Riley Hoople celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during the game against South Whidbey on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Archbishop Murphy and Lakewood look to rebound in the ultra-tough Northwest Conference. Granite Falls has a new-look team after snapping a 31-year state drought. And a trio of independents aim to make strides.