Which high school football programs in Washington will pick up a win in Week 2 of the 2026 season?
VarsityWA predicts 10 of the top games around the state this week:
Lake Stevens (1-0) vs. Bothell (1-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Cougars have to control game tempo, and keep explosive Viks in front on defense.
VarsityWA pick: Lake Stevens, 34-17
Graham-Kapowsin (0-1) vs. Richland (0-1)
7 p.m. Friday
Both league contenders are coming off a loss, which should add extra jolt in this one.
VarsityWA pick: Graham-Kapowsin, 35-20
Tahoma (1-0) vs. Sumner (1-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Bears opened eyes with impressive win at Eastlake. Now, they get the 4A champions.
VarsityWA pick: Sumner, 26-21
Bellevue (1-0) vs. Puyallup (1-0)
7 p.m. Saturday
Wolverines have the tradition. Viks have the better roster. This could be a fun one.
VarsityWA pick: Puyallup, 29-20
Kennedy Catholic (0-1) vs. Mount Tahoma (0-1)
7 p.m. Thursday
Young offenses with more promising running-back rooms than last year.
VarsityWA pick: Mount Tahoma, 22-17
Seattle Prep (1-0) vs. Eastside Catholic (1-0)
7 p.m. Friday
If last week was a warm-up, this will be Jeremy Thielbahr’s real Metro League reminder.
VarsityWA pick: Eastside Catholic, 30-20
Mount Baker (1-0) vs. North Kitsap (1-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Sneaky-good showdown of retooled offenses that want to run the ball often.
VarsityWA pick: Mount Baker, 26-22
Cashmere (1-0) vs. Royal (1-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Is this the best small-school rivalry going right now? Knights with another doozy.
VarsityWA pick: Royal, 28-21
Napavine (1-0) vs. Onalaska (1-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Located a few miles part, these two past 2B champions don’t like each other much.
VarsityWA pick: Onalaska, 21-17
Almira-Coulee-Hartline (1-0) vs. Liberty Christian (1-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Which style wins out — ACH’s perimeter speed or Patriots’ interior work?
VarsityWA pick: Almira-Coulee-Hartline, 39-34
VarsityWA game predictions record
Week 1: 7-3
