Week 10: High school football games to watch in the South Sound, predictions
Read team previews and score predictions for five playoff games across the South Sound in Week 10, plus our predictions for the winner of every local Week 10 playoff matchup.
Decatur Golden Gators (5-4) vs. Lakes Lancers (8-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Harry E. Lang Stadium
Lakes will look to bounce back after dropping its first game of the season to Mount Tahoma in the 3A PSL championship game last week. Freshman QB Jadis Lefono should have more time to make plays against a Decatur front that’s not as dominant as the T-Birds one he faced a week ago. Decatur has been playing good football, though, winning three of its last four and keeping things tight in a loss to a good White River team two weeks ago. Decatur sophomore WR Scottie Dinwiddie can find the end zone at any time, but we think this matchup plays into the hands of Dave Miller’s squad and Lakes’ team speed. We’ll roll with the Lancers at Harry Lang.
TNT pick: Lakes 28, Decatur 14
Eastmont Wildcats (4-4) vs. Sumner Spartans (6-3)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Sunset Chev Stadium
One thing is certain at Sunset Chev Stadium when playoff football arrives: Sumner’s going to run the rock. Expect a heavy dose of Spartans RB Lance McGee when the Spartans host Eastmont in Friday’s winner-to-state playoff game. The three-star recruit has been one of the state’s top rushers this fall, handling a bellcow role (1,373 YDS, 22 TD) with college-level size and speed. And Sumner’s defense? HC Keith Ross and the Spartans have seen a resurgence since their blowout loss to Puyallup in Week 5, outscoring opponents 198-3 in four straight wins. Eastmont counters with a run-heavy offense — both QB Peyton Zelinski and RB Bodie Yale ran for 100+ yards and two touchdowns in a Week 8 loss to Enumclaw — but we think the defending champs punch their ticket back to the state bracket.
TNT pick: Sumner 35, Eastmont 14
Peninsula Seahawks (6-3) vs. White River Hornets (9-0)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Arrow Lumber Stadium
White River captured the Battle of the Bridge, 3A NPSL title, and undefeated regular season (9-0) all in one with last week’s win over Enumclaw, their first over their archrivals since 2007. Up next? A chance to reach the state tournament for the first time since 2013, when the Hornets played in 2A. QB Chaz Strickland has thrown 30 touchdown passes this fall, but the defense in Buckley continues to steal the show — allowing just 40 total points in nine games. Peninsula has won six of its last seven games under first-year head coach Clay Mauro, and it’s up to an offense powered by RB Jacob Martin (127-741-7) to keep this district playoff game close. We think White River’s defense does enough.
TNT pick: White River 24, Peninsula 14
Gig Harbor Tides (6-3) vs. Sedro-Woolley Cubs (9-0)
2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Sedro-Woolley High School
Gig Harbor felt it was underseeded and should’ve been hosting a Week 10 playoff game. The Tides will now have the opportunity to take out that frustration on the field on the road against Sedro-Woolley, the undefeated 3A Wesco North champion. Both teams are run-heavy: Sedro-Woolley has four players with over 100 rushing yards on the season; Gig Harbor’s Wing-T has produced five 200+ yard rushers this season, and six with over 100 yards. Gig Harbor has upset ability, but it’s tough to pick against an undefeated team at home.
TNT pick: Sedro-Woolley 24, Gig Harbor 21
Kentwood Conquerors (7-2) vs. Curtis Vikings (6-3)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Curtis High School
Following their Week 4 loss to Kennedy Catholic, Kentwood stormed through five straight 4A NPSL rivals en route to a runner-up league finish. They’ll enter Friday night’s playoff game in University Place with momentum, where the Conquerors can clinch a state berth for the first time in four years. Curtis’ defensive line headlined by Division-I edge rusher Roby Lavata’i could pose problems for the run game, but Kentwood QB Brandon Tagle has flashed connections with WRs Romeo Cabansag (358 YDS, 6 TD) and Trevon Mayfield (450 YDS, 6 TD). Curtis features a two-man rushing attack between RBs Ryland Geldermann and Tyce Kinley behind one of the area’s bigger offensive lines. We’ll take the Vikings in their quest for three-straight state tournament appearances.
TNT pick: Curtis 31, Kentwood 20
TNT picks for the rest of the district round games featuring South South programs. Find our statewide Week 10 pairings list here.
CLASS 4A
Kamiak Knights (3-7) vs. Puyallup Vikings (9-0)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Sparks Stadium
TNT pick: Puyallup
Stadium Tigers (6-3) vs. Graham-Kapowsin Eagles (8-1)
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Art Crate Field
TNT pick: Graham-Kapowsin
Olympia Bears (5-4) vs. Camas Papermakers (7-2)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Doc Harris Stadium
TNT pick: Camas
Lake Washington Kangaroos (9-0) vs. Kennedy Catholic Lancers (7-2)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Renton Memorial Stadium
TNT pick: Kennedy Catholic
Tahoma Bears (6-3) vs. Glacier Peak Grizzlies (8-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Glacier Peak High School
TNT pick: Glacier Peak
Kentwood Conquerors (7-2) vs. Curtis Vikings (6-3)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Curtis High School
TNT pick: Curtis
Kamiak Braves (8-2) vs. Bethel Bison (5-4)
Saturday, Nov. 8 at Art Crate Field
TNT pick: Kamiakin
CLASS 3A
Prairie Falcons (6-3) vs. Mount Tahoma T-Birds (9-0)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Mount Tahoma High School
TNT pick: Mount Tahoma
Shorewood Stormrays (7-2) vs. Enumclaw Hornets (8-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Enumclaw Stadium (Pete’s Pool)
TNT pick: Enumclaw
Mount Vernon Bulldogs (6-3) vs. Lincoln Abes (6-3)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Lincoln Bowl
TNT pick: Lincoln
Federal Way Eagles (6-3) vs. Kelso Hilanders (8-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Kelso High School
TNT pick: Federal Way
CLASS 2A
Sultan Turks (6-3) vs. Tumwater T-Birds (8-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Tumwater District Stadium
TNT pick: Tumwater
East Valley of Spokane Knights (5-4) vs. Orting Cardinals (9-0)
12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Orting High School
TNT pick: Orting
Cedarcrest Red Wolves (7-2) vs. Franklin Pierce Cardinals (7-2)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Franklin Pierce High School
TNT pick: Franklin Pierce
Fife Trojans (4-5) vs. Washougal Panthers (8-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Washougal High School
TNT pick: Washougal
Ephrata Tigers (6-3) vs. Steilacoom Sentinels (7-2)
2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Steilacoom High School
TNT pick: Steilacoom
CLASS 1A
Tenino Beavers (6-3) vs. Cascade Christian Cougars (8-1)
7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Sunset Chev Stadium
TNT pick: Cascade Christian
Lakeside Nine Mile Falls Eagles (4-4) vs. Rochester Warriors (7-2)
3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Centralia Tiger Stadium
TNT pick: Rochester
Zillah Leopards (7-2) vs. Life Christian Eagles (5-4)
2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Harry Lang Stadium
TNT pick: Life Christian
This story was originally published November 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM with the headline "Week 10: High school football games to watch in the South Sound, predictions."
