The WIAA, the governing body for high school sports in Washington, has released the highly anticipated matchups that will determine the state playoff brackets. These games, set to be played on Friday or Saturday as arranged by the schools, will set the stage for an exhilarating postseason in the world of high school football.

Gridiron Gladiators Poised for Epic Clashes

4A Powerhouses Collide

In the 4A division, the Chiawana Riverhawks will have the home-field advantage when they welcome the Sunnyside Grizzlies from the Big 9 Conference. This matchup, scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m., promises to be a thrilling clash of regional titans. Meanwhile, the Richland Bombers will hit the road to take on the Yelm Tornados, who earlier this year defeated the Kamiakin Braves. Kickoff for this intriguing showdown is set for Friday at 7 p.m.

3A Showdown at Lampson Stadium

In the 3A division, the Kennewick Lions will make the short trip to Lampson Stadium to face off against the Peninsula Seahawks on Friday at 7 p.m. Across town, the Southridge Suns will travel to Enumclaw, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m.

2A Teams Vie for State Berths

The four CWAC teams that have qualified for the 2A postseason will have their work cut out for them. Othello and Prosser will both be hosting their opponents, with the Huskies welcoming the Rogers Rams of Spokane on Saturday at 2 p.m. and the Mustangs taking on the Steilacoom Sentinels at Art Fiker Stadium, with the date and time yet to be determined.

1A Squads Seek Playoff Glory

In the 1A division, the Royal Knights will host the Klahowya Eagles, while the Connell Eagles will travel to Omak. Meanwhile, the Zillah Leopards will face either the Chelan Goats or the College Place Hawks.

B-Schools Battle for State Berths

The Eastern Washington Athletic Conference (EWAC) will engage in a district crossover with Central Washington B, with several intriguing matchups on the docket. Granger will face off against Tri-Cities Prep, Manson will take on Columbia (Burbank), Kittitas will battle La Salle, Warden will square off against Okanogan, Cle Elum will meet Brewster, River View will challenge Liberty Bell, and Lake Roosevelt will travel to Goldendale. All of these games will have the winner advancing to the state tournament.

1B Titans Clash

In the 1B division, the Liberty Christian Patriots will host the Mary Walker Warriors in a highly anticipated showdown.These playoff matchups promise to deliver a thrilling and unpredictable postseason, as teams from across the state vie for the coveted state championship titles. Fans and enthusiasts alike can look forward to a weekend filled with heart-pounding action, unexpected twists, and the ultimate determination of which programs will emerge victorious and cement their legacies in the annals of high school football history.