Which high school football programs in Washington will pick up a win in Week 5 of the 2026 season?
VarsityWA predicts 10 of the top games around the state this week:
Graham-Kapowsin (3-1) vs. Olympia (4-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Eagles defended power run games well a year ago — and haven’t forgotten how.
VarsityWA pick: Graham-Kapowsin, 35-14
Gig Harbor (2-2) vs. Lincoln of Tacoma (3-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Tides were considered preseason PSL title threat. Do they still carry that label?
VarsityWA pick: Lincoln, 22-12
Shorewood (3-1) vs. Meadowdale (4-0)
8 p.m. Friday
Stormrays flying high right now after wins over Mount Vernon, Mountlake Terrace.
VarsityWA pick: Shorewood, 23-16
Seattle Prep (2-2) vs. O’Dea (4-0)
7 p.m. Friday
It’s OK to be the fourth-best team in 3A Metro League, which is what Panthers are.
VarsityWA pick: O’Dea, 33-14
University (3-1) vs. Ridgeline (3-1)
6 p.m. Friday
Ridgeline is big up front, Titans are big in backfield — who eats the biggest?
VarsityWA pick: Ridgeline, 27-21
Kennewick (3-1) vs. Sageview (4-0)
7 p.m. Friday
New-to-party Lobos are not only best storyline in Tri-Cities, but also around 3A ranks.
VarsityWA pick: Sageview, 22-20
North Mason (3-1) vs. North Kitsap (4-0)
7 p.m. Friday
QB Teague Weible’s return (head) will be the difference in close 2A Olympic clash.
VarsityWA pick: North Kitsap, 21-19
West Valley of Spokane (4-0) vs. Selah (4-0)
7 p.m. Friday
Eagles need these types of road victories to legitimize their top-10 standing in 2A.
VarsityWA pick: West Valley, 26-24
Newport (2-2) vs. Colfax (4-0)
7 p.m. Friday
If Ryker Reed finds holes against stout Newport defensive front to run, Bulldogs cruise.
VarsityWA pick: Colfax, 19-14
Dayton (3-0) vs. DeSales (2-1)
6 p.m. Saturday
Reigning state champions don’t need any more stress to resume defense of their crown.
VarsityWA pick: DeSales, 44-21
VarsityWA game predictions record
Week 1: 7-3
Week 2: 8-2
Week 3: 5-5
Week 4: 7-3
