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November 1, 2009 at 9:02 PM

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Week 10 high-school football rankings

Posted by Mason Kelley

Based on e-mails and voicemails I received over the weekend, it became clear just how excited Bothell fans were about the Cougars' 25-20 victory over Skyline. People wanted to know why the Blue Train wasn't ranked No. 1 in the state the day after the win.

Well, like the college football polls, we only change our rankings once and week, but it is no surprise that Bothell is No. 1 now.

Thursday's game was a classic. It was everything that makes high-school football fun to follow. I know everyone from players and coaches, fans and media members are planning on a state semifinal matchup. But let's not look that far ahead.

Both of the Spartans' losses have been by a total of eight points and they are still the second-best team in the state, so they only fall to No. 2. The rest of the 4A rankings stay the same.

In 3A, the only team to pick up a loss was Camas, in a close game against No. 4 Union, so Peninsula jumps the Papermakers, who remain in the top 10.

After taking a look at the playoff matchups next week, No. 3 Liberty faces a tough test on the road against Camas on Saturday. The time has yet to be determined. We will be posting times and dates for matchups as we get them.

Times 4A Top 10

1. Bothell (9-0)

2. Skyline (7-2)

3. Auburn (9-0)

4. Jackson (Mill Creek) (9-0)

5. Curtis (University Place) (9-0)

6. South Kitsap (Port Orchard) (9-0)

7. Wenatchee (9-0)

8. Marysville-Pilchuck (9-0)

9. Bethel (Graham) (8-1)

10. Eisenhower (Yakima) (9-0)

On the radar: Central Valley, Federal Way, Kentwood, Mead, Olympia, Skyview, Southridge

Times 3A Top 10

1. Bellevue (7-2)

2. Lakes (Lakewood) (9-0)

3. Liberty (Issaquah) (8-1)

4. Union (Vancouver) (8-1)

5. O'Dea (8-1)

6. Meadowdale (Lynnwood) (9-0)

7. Timberline (Lacey) (9-0)

8. Mount Spokane (8-1)

9. Peninsula (Gig Harbor) (8-1)

10. Camas (7-2)

On the radar: Capital, Enumclaw, Ferndale, Glacier Peak, Lindbergh, Seattle Prep

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I would have to say that Mt. Spokane is ranked a little low considering that they beat all 4 3A teams in the GSL easily and went 3-1 against the 4A... Posted on November 1, 2009 at 9:28 PM by hs_sports_fan. Jump to comment

I'm a Bothell parent and I have to agree with Mason. We can't think about semifinals until we get by Jackson. Just watched the Youtube... Posted on November 2, 2009 at 9:52 AM by hs football fan. Jump to comment

I have a friend on Jackson and they've had a better year than anybody expected. As far as matching up against Bothell or Skyline, I... Posted on November 2, 2009 at 2:46 PM by wannbeweaselguy. Jump to comment

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