High School Sports

Vote: which football teams will win South Sound league titles this fall?

Lincoln’s Sione Kaho (10)during the first half of the high school football game at Auburn Memorial Stadium, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, Auburn, Wash.
Lincoln’s Sione Kaho (10)during the first half of the high school football game at Auburn Memorial Stadium, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, Auburn, Wash. bhayes@thenewstribune.com

High school football is here.

Official practices commence Wednesday, when dozens of South Sound programs begin their quest for league titles, postseason berths, and the coveted state championship trophy.

A flurry of shuffling and movement among classifications shook up local leagues, leaving some titles up for grabs given the departures of defending champions. Former 2A SPSL-powerhouse Enumclaw rose to the 3A NPSL. Yelm, the 3A SSC champion and 2022 3A state champion, joins a loaded 4A SPSL in what should be an exciting race to the finish.

Will existing programs fend off their new neighbors? Or can fresh blood shock the incumbents?

We want you to vote: which football teams will win South Sound league titles this fall?

Voting will remain open until noon Friday. The polls are located at the bottom of the story, below the lists of leagues and teams.

Sumner receivers Carter Cocke (9) and Maiden Ortiz (6) battle Curtis defensive backs Xavier Ahrens (8) and Parker Maddy for a pass in the end zone during Friday night’s football game at Sunset Chevy Stadium in Sumner, Washington, on Sept. 8, 2023. Curtis won the game, 38-33.
Sumner receivers Carter Cocke (9) and Maiden Ortiz (6) battle Curtis defensive backs Xavier Ahrens (8) and Parker Maddy for a pass in the end zone during Friday night’s football game at Sunset Chevy Stadium in Sumner, Washington, on Sept. 8, 2023. Curtis won the game, 38-33. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com

Note: If you are not seeing the poll at the bottom of the story, try opening the story in a different browser, such as Chrome or Safari. Votes emailed will not be counted.

4A NPSL

4A SPSL

3A PSL (NARROWS)

3A PSL (NISQUALLY)

2A SPSL

2A EVERGREEN

1A NISQUALLY

1A EVERGREEN

This story was originally published August 19, 2024 at 11:06 AM.

Jon Manley
The News Tribune
Jon Manley covers high school sports for The News Tribune. A McClatchy President’s Award winner and Gonzaga University graduate, Manley has covered the South Sound sports scene since 2013. He was voted the Washington state sportswriter of the year in 2024 by the National Sports Media Association. Born and raised in Tacoma. Support my work with a digital subscription
Tyler Wicke
The News Tribune
Tyler Wicke joined The News Tribune in 2019 as a sports clerk. A graduate of the University of Washington Tacoma in 2021, Wicke covers the Mariners, preps, and maintains clerical duties. Was once a near-scratch golfer, but now, he’s just happy to break 80.  Support my work with a digital subscription
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