Which high school football programs in Washington will pick up a win in Week 3 of the 2026 season?
VarsityWA predicts 10 of the top games around the state this week:
Puyallup (2-0) vs. Lake Stevens (2-0)
7 p.m. Friday
It’s Vikings here, it’s Vikings there — it’s Vikings everywhere in titanic matchup.
VarsityWA pick: Lake Stevens, 38-35
Camas (1-1) vs. Skyview (2-0)
8 p.m. Friday
Papermakers still class of 4A GSHL, but Storm’s physical defense has closed gap.
VarsityWA pick: Camas, 28-21
Kamiakin (2-0) vs. Kennewick (2-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Rival schools hail from same town, located five minutes apart. No love lost here.
VarsityWA pick: Kennewick, 17-14
Mount Si (2-0) vs. Tumwater (2-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Say what you want about the Thunderbirds, they won’t shy away from any opponent.
VarsityWA pick: Tumwater, 22-20
Enumclaw (2-0) vs. White River (2-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
This rivalry came alive when White River won last season en route to 3A NPSL title.
VarsityWA pick: Enumclaw, 23-19
Lynden (2-0) vs. Ferndale (2-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Matchup of stout lines and workhorse running backs should make for good showdown.
VarsityWA pick: Ferndale, 19-16
Archbishop Murphy (2-0) vs. Anacortes (2-0)
7 p.m. Friday
For Seahawks to have a chance to upend 2A champions, QB Ryan Harrington must fly.
VarsityWA pick: Archbishop Murphy, 34-20
Nooksack Valley (2-0) vs. King’s (2-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Both 1A playoff programs have had some memorable classics the past few seasons.
VarsityWA pick: King’s, 21-20
Adna (2-0) vs. Onalaska (2-0)
7 p.m. Friday
If Pirates can slow down Ethan Thayer even just in spurts, they’ll win. And they will.
VarsityWA pick: Adna, 26-23
DeSales (2-0) vs. Almira-Coulee-Hartline (2-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Irish eliminated ACH in 2025 playoffs on way to 1B title. Warriors have been waiting.
VarsityWA pick: ACH, 34-30
VarsityWA game predictions record
Week 1: 7-3
Week 2: 8-2
