Week 8 High School Football Expert Picks
A consensus has emerged among regional analysts regarding the top matchups in Week 8 of the high school football season, with most predictions aligning closely across multiple voices.
Oak Harbor and Marysville Getchell square off again, this time favoring the Wildcats after a recent reversal in their rivalry. Sultan and Blaine continue to draw support, with the Tigers seen as slight favorites at home. Glacier Peak and Jackson remain locked in a tight contest, with the Grizzlies edging out the Bruins for the second time this season. Lake Stevens holds a clear edge over Arlington, while Kamiak maintains its dominance against Mariner.
Stanwood’s defense is expected to contain Mount Vernon, and Snohomish’s balanced attack should outpace Monroe. Everett enters with momentum against Cascade, and Shorewood’s secondary is projected to contain Shorecrest’s passing game. Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds-Woodway meet with the Hawks favored, and Meadowdale brings a physical style to challenge Lynnwood.
Tulalip Heritage continues its strong season by taking on Concrete, while Kings Way Christian handles Marysville Pilchuck for a second time. The Kings of South Puget Sound take on South Whidbey, and Granite Falls faces Cedar Park Christian in a matchup of aggressive offenses. Darrington’s depth is expected to wear down Lummi Nation, and Lakewood and North Central swap positions this week, with Lakewood now seen as the favorite after a late-season surge.
Earlier reporting showed strong performance across the board, with the collective panel posting a combined 109–19 record through seven weeks. Aaron Coe of the regional outlet Sports Desk leads the group with the most accurate season-long projection, followed closely by Tom Lafferty of KRKO Radio and Steve Willits, co-host of *Prep Sports Weekly*. Each analyst adjusted their forecasts slightly for Week 8, with only one disagreement. Lakewood over North Central in Willits’ view versus North Central over Lakewood in the others.