by Scott Eklund Class 3A Bellevue (11-0) at Lakes (11-0) – Two of the top coaches in the state, Bellevue’s Butch Goncharoff and Lakes’ Dave Miller, again face off in the playoffs and this game will feature several players, on both teams, who either have or will have offers from BCS conference schools to play ball at the next level. Bellevue’s attack is led by QB Tyler Hasty who can…
There are big things happening in Tigard. It is one of the best run football programs top to bottom in the Northwest. The youth programs are always top notch and the community support is outstanding. The school has produced some some NFL and Division one talent, but that’s not whats most important. Its the ideal place to raise a family and play some ball. Every once and awhile a special…
** Get ready for a big year of BARTON FOOTBALL. Most of the kids you see on this list will be battling with the top athletes from Washington and beyond at a variety of camps, combines, and 7 on 7 events that we will host. Keep an eye on the rankings as select invites will be sent to all those we have information from. Read more on our latest post…
(7-3) West Salem @ #2 Lake Oswego (10-0) Point Spread: LO -17 1/2 Prediction: Lake Oswego 37 West Salem 19 Analysis: LO is determined to beat people as they have a unique focus about them. Steven Long has gone for over 1500 yards and 26 touchdowns in a season to remember. The fact that he is not conference player of the year is ridiculous taking nothing away from Tommy Knecht….
It will be a year like none we have ever seen before. The Barton camps, combines and 7 on 7 events will be filled with all of the top athletes from the Northwest and beyond. Select invites will cover a four state radius as we will have the best of the best getting after it on a weekly basis. All of the underclassmen listed in our rankings will be receiving…
One of the Northwest’s most prolific receivers has done a little of everything in his high school career. This includes multiple scholarship offers and outstanding statistical performances, with some very big wins and a couple tough losses. Bothell’s (6-3 200) pound senior Trent Sewell can tell you lots about the recruiting process. Its not easy nor always fun but in the end its worth it. “You have to keep a…
Each week weekly picks are made at the 6a level and I always encourage you to share your thoughts with me..Here are a few games from the past week where games were up in the air..My selections are always available to the public, here are a couple tough games Wins.. Lincoln 28 Gresham 14- I took Lincoln but 5 out of 6 people had Gresham..I like Gresham and they had…
(6-4) Hermiston vs #2 Sherwood (10-0) Point Spread: Sher -37 1/2 Prediction: Sherwood 42 Hermiston 8 Analysis: The Bowmen have a bracket that almost ensures they walk into the state title game, barring a major upset so look for them to spread the ball around like they always do and keep everyone healthy. #6 (8-2) Silverton vs Ashland (7-2) Point Spread: Silv -4 Prediction: Silverton 29 Ashland 21 Analysis: Silverton…
The Wilsonville Wildcats have got a good thing going. Head coach Adam Guenther has done an outstanding job of building the program from top to bottom. The Wildcats head into the playoffs with a (7-2) record with both losses coming to top 10 teams by a touchdown or less (#2 Sherwood, #7 Lebanon). The 4th ranked Wildcats know that they can play with anybody, but will have a tough road…
by Scott Eklund Washington 3A Predictions – Round 1 Eastside Catholic (7-3) vs. Bellevue (10-0) – The Crusaders have had a quietly solid season behind the leadership of junior quarterback Trey Reynolds who passed for over 1,400 yards and rushed for over 600 while accounting for 18 touchdowns (13 passing, 5 rushing), but they have a tough task in trying to bring down the consensus number one team in the…