5 games you should not have missed in Washington high school football, Week 1

Is Moses Lake the top 4A program this fall in eastern Washington after a 34-14 win over preseason MCC favorite Richland?

Junior Nolan Decubber threw three touchdown passes in his first varsity start at quarterback in Moses Lake’s 34-14 win over Richland on Friday. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

First-year Moses Lake football coach Kyler Haneberg knew what was at stake Friday night.

Sure, the sixth-ranked Mavericks had the natural energy that comes from playing in a season opener. They were also playing preseason 4A/3A Mid-Columbia Conference favorite Richland, a fellow top-10 squad in the classification.