Lake Stevens Holds Firm at No. 2 in Class 4A Polls

Lake Stevens continues to solidify its status as one of Washington’s top high school football teams, retaining the No. 2 spot in the state’s Class 4A football rankings, according to the latest Associated Press (AP) and coaches’ football polls released on October 15, 2026.

Associated Press Football Poll Highlights

The weekly AP football poll, tabulated by a panel of sports writers across Washington, ranks teams by classification and includes their won-lost records and total points, with first-place votes in parentheses. In this week’s Class 4A standings, Puyallup leads the rankings with a perfect 6-0 record and 70 points, while Lake Stevens follows closely at second, holding a 4-1 record and 60 points.

2026 Class 4A Top 10 Rankings

• 1. Puyallup (7) (6-0) – 70 points
• 2. Lake Stevens (4-1) – 60 points
• 3. Sumner (6-0) – 56 points
• 4. Skyview (6-0) – 44 points
• 5. Graham-Kapowsin (5-1) – 43 points
• 6. Kennedy Catholic (5-1) – 36 points
• 7. Moses Lake (5-1) – 22 points
• 8. Bothell (5-1) – 17 points
• 9. Chiawana (5-1) – 14 points
• 10. Eastmont (6-0) – 7 points

Other teams receiving votes included Mount Si, Emerald Ridge, Tahoma, Camas, Olympia, and Mead.

Lake Stevens in the Coaches Football Poll

In addition to the writers’ rankings, the Washington state high school football coaches’ poll also places Lake Stevens at No. 2 in Class 4A, behind Puyallup and ahead of Sumner, Graham-Kapowsin, Skyview, and Kennedy Catholic.

Coaches’ Top 5 in Class 4A

• 1. Puyallup
• 2. Lake Stevens
• 3. Sumner
• 4. Graham-Kapowsin
• 5. Skyview

Statewide Rankings Across All Classifications

Other Washington schools highlighted in the statewide polls for various classifications include:

• Class 3A: O’Dea (No. 1), Bellevue (No. 2), Stanwood (No. 9 AP, No. 10 Coaches)
• Class 2A: Tumwater (No. 1), Archbishop Murphy (No. 2 AP, No. 4 Coaches)
• Class 1A: Royal (No. 1), King’s (No. 9 AP, No. 10 Coaches)
• Class 2B: Northwest Christian (Colbert) (No. 1 AP), Onalaska (No. 1 Coaches)
• Class 1B: Almira/Coulee-Hartline (No. 1 AP), Amira-Coulee-Hartline (No. 1 Coaches), Tulalip Heritage (No. 5 AP, No. 7 Coaches), Darrington (No. 9 AP, No. 9 Coaches)

These polls, both from the AP and coaches, are regarded as the benchmark for high school football team rankings throughout Washington.

Recent Performances and Key Players

Lake Stevens’ continued presence at the top of both major polls is underscored by recent performances, such as Blake Moser’s effort in escaping a tackle by Arlington’s Jace Graham during the October 31, 2025 game in Lake Stevens.

Overview of Football Team Rankings in 2026

The washington high school football polls provide insights into the progress and relative strength of football teams across various classifications, including class 4a football. As teams approach the latter half of the regular season, these state football rankings serve as a critical barometer of potential playoff contenders, cementing Lake Stevens’ reputation as a top-tier program in 2026.

Source: heraldnet.com.