Here are 4 feel-good midseason football stories to play closer attention to

Cheney, Heritage, Mount Vernon and Renton all surpassing preseason expectations now as playoff hopefuls

The resurgent Renton offense, led by quarterback Jayjay Saechao, has scored 50 or more points in three of five games this fall. (Alicia Cunningham / Courtesy)

Sometimes, league coaches and media pundits have it all wrong about Washington high school football in the preseason.

And it’s those mistaken predictions that make for a few feel-good stories.

Here are four programs that have exceeded preseason expectations and put themselves in position to challenge for playoff berths — or even a top seed: