Week 9 and postseason positioning is here. Conference frontrunners Moses Lake, East Valley and Royal are favorites to improve to 9-0 before they’re seeded in the Week 10 brackets.

While much appears close to settled, Prosser travels to Selah in a matchup with large seeding implications.

A 13-1 week makes the Hound 71-5 for the season.

On to the selections …

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Moses Lake at Davis

7 p.m. Friday

Foretelling tale: The Mavericks’ passing attack bounced back from a slow week against Eastmont with more than 400 yards passing and nine touchdowns against West Valley. Moses Lake looks to keep it rolling with Week 10 on the horizon.

Stat Hound says: Moses Lake 59, Davis 14

Eisenhower at Sunnyside

7 p.m. Friday

Foretelling tale: The Grizzlies have been an offensive machine the last few weeks and are on a three-game winning streak. Another state play-in awaits in Week 10 for Sunnyside.

Stat Hound says: Sunnyside 53, Eisenhower 13.

Eastmont at West Valley

7 p.m. Friday

Foretelling tale: The Wildcats’ ground churned up more than 400 yards in a nonleague trip to Enumclaw. The Rams’ defense must shift from Moses Lake’s passing to Eastmont’s running.

Stat Hound says: Eastmont 48, West Valley 21.

CWAC

Grandview at Ephrata

7 p.m. Thursday

Foretelling tale: Nathan Montes De Oca returned to the Greyhounds lineup with another big game on the ground. The Tigers have a 2A state play-in in Week 10, so not overlooking this one is key.

Stat Hound says: Ephrata 47, Grandview 13.

Ellensburg at East Valley

7 p.m. Thursday

Foretelling tale: The Red Devils are on the cusp of their first unbeaten run in the CWAC for the first time since 2004, and have remained focus throughout the season.

Stat Hound says: East Valley 52, Ellensburg 12.

Quincy at Othello

7 p.m. Thursday

Foretelling tale: Another state playoff berth is in sight for the Huskies, and Senior Night festivities won’t be the time for a misstep.

Stat Hound says: Othello 46, Quincy 8.

Prosser at Selah

7 p.m. Thursday

Foretelling tale: The Mustangs and Vikings are battling for Week 10 crossover. The victor gains a more favorable play-in matchup.

Stat Hound says: Prosser 27, Selah 12.

SCAC

Connell at Wahluke

7 p.m. Thursday

Foretelling tale: The Eagles are 4-1 after a rugged schedule to open the season, and have put up at least 50 points in the victories.

Stat Hound says: Connell 52, Wahluke 19,

Naches Valley at Cashmere

7 p.m. Thursday

Foretelling tale: Naches Valley’s bounce back season hit a whopper of a final two weeks of conference play with the Bulldogs following a matchup with Royal.

Stat Hound says: Cashmere 49, Naches Valley 13.

College Place at Zillah

7 p.m. Thursday

Foretelling tale: With a crew of sophomores putting up big numbers, the Leopards have been rolling toward Week 10.

Stat Hound says: Zillah 55, College Place 14.

Wapato at Royal

7 p.m. Thursday

Foretelling tale: Wapato has had a solid season, but the Knights are looking for their 44th straight win and the top seed in the Week state-qualifiers.

Stat Hound says: Royal 62, Wapato 12.

Nonleague

Toppenish at Lakewood

6 p.m. Thursday

Foretelling tale: With their conference schedule complete, the Wildcats hit the highway for their nonleague matchup against the 1-7 Cougars.

Stat Hound says: Toppenish 27, Lakewood 20.