Which high school football programs in Washington will pick up a win the opening week of the 2026 season?
VarsityWA predicts 10 of the top games around the state this week:
Chiawana (4A) vs. Camas (4A)
7 p.m. Friday
Perennial playoff contenders have history — some if it very painful in the postseason.
VarsityWA pick: Camas, 34-19
Graham-Kapowsin (4A) vs. Lake Stevens (4A)
7 p.m. Friday
This will be the eighth meeting between WIAA contenders since 2015. Viks win again.
VarsityWA pick: Lake Stevens, 40-33
Richland (4A) vs. Moses Lake (4A)
7 p.m. Friday
Is a changing of the guard underway in big-school football in eastern Washington?
VarsityWA pick: Moses Lake, 28-21
Puyallup (4A) vs. Rocky Mountain (Idaho)
7 p.m. Friday
Road test for Vikings against 6A Idaho powerhouse. Both rosters loaded with talent.
VarsityWA pick: Puyallup, 40-29
Bellevue (3A) vs. Kennedy Catholic (4A)
1 p.m. Saturday
Lancers coach Pat Jones was part of Wolverines’ championship dynasty as play caller.
VarsityWA pick: Bellevue, 30-17
Kamiakin (4A) vs. Evergreen of Vancouver (3A)
4:30 p.m. Friday
Lots of questions about to be answered for two programs with playoff intentions.
VarsityWA pick: Evergreen of Vancouver, 21-20
Franklin Pierce (2A) vs. Lynden Christian (1A)
6 p.m. Thursday
“Other” team in town beat Franklin Pierce in 2025. Will host Lyncs do the same?
VarsityWA pick: Lynden Christian, 28-25
Seton Catholic (1A) vs. Onalaska (2B)
7 p.m. Friday
Big contrast in styles with Cougars’ pass game versus host Loggers’ triple option.
VarsityWA pick: Onalaska, 27-26
Toledo (2B) vs. Adna (2B)
7 p.m. Friday
If Pirates are truly the team to beat in this classification, this could be tone-setter.
VarsityWA pick: Adna, 35-26
Northwest Christian of Colbert (2B) vs. Newport (2B)
7 p.m. Friday
It’s opening weekend, and there’s already talk this could decide 2B Northeast title.
VarsityWA pick: Newport, 30-27
