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Prognosticators try follow their solid debut with Week 4 picks

Southridge victory against Chiawana to open MCC was the one outcome neither picker got right

STAT HOUND

Sep 24, 2026

It was a solid week of picking for Jeff Morrow and Jerrel Swenning, with each going 17-2.

The supposed experts split their two differences, with Morrow’s pick Sageview beating Richland coming through, while Swenning called Selah’s victorious trip to Othello.

Both panelists whiffed on Southridge, which slipped past Chiawana with a field goal as time expired.

Here are the Week 4 matchups and picks:


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Friday’s Games

Davis at West Valley

At Clasen Field, 7 p.m. 

A season ago, the Rams denied the Pirates, who are coming off a thrilling double-overtime Homecoming win, their first Yakima title since 2015 by winning this matchup by three points a year ago.

The picks – Morrow: Davis. Swenning: West Valley


Moses Lake at Wenatchee

At Apple Bowl, 7 p.m.

What does the Panthers’ 3-0 record say about them? Well, a matchup with the two-time defending champion will go a long way to answering that question.

The picks – Morrow., Swenning: Moses Lake.


Sunnyside at Eisenhower

At Zaepfel Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Cadets will try to rebound from last week’s double-overtime loss to crosstown rival Davis, while the Grizzlies also are trying for their first win of the season

The picks – Morrow: Eisenhower. Swenning: Sunnyside.


Post Falls at Eastmont

At Wildcat Stadium, 7 p.m.

Rory Rosenbach’s Wildcats look to improve to 4-0  in their last nonleaguer  with a revamped offense against the winless Trojans.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Eastmont


MCC

Thursday’s Game

Walla Walla at Chiawana

At Edgar Brown Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Riverhawks try to rebound after seeing their 24-game conference win streak end, while quarterback Lincoln Heinrich has led the Blue Devils to back-to-back wins.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Chiawana.


Friday’s Games

Kennewick at Richland

At Fran Rish Stadium, 7 p.m.

Lions took a big step in the opening week of conference play with a win against Kamiakin, and .look to keep it going against a Bombers squad still searching for first win,

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Kennewick.


Sageview at Pasco

At Edgar Brown Stadium, 7 p.m.

A season of firsts continued last week for the Lobos last week with their first conference victory, and they look to keep it rolling.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Sageview.


Kamiakin at Southridge

At Lampson Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Suns slipped past Chiawana with a field goal as time expired, while the Braves lost to crosstown rival Kennewick with star senior Mason Severson getting injured.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Southridge.


Hermiston at Hanford

At Hanford High School, 7 p.m.

The Bulldogs hit the road after opening MCC play by beating Pasco, while the Falcons look to get untracked after back-to-back losses.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Hermiston.


CWAC

Friday’s Games

Quincy at East Valley

At Earl Barden Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Red Devils have won 14 straight CWAC games, and the sophomore-led crew aims to continue the run with Othello, Prosser and Selah looking in October.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: East Valley.


Ellensburg at Toppenish

At Bob Winters Field, 7 p.m.

The Wildcats try to bounce back after suffering its first loss of the season last year, while the Bulldogs are still searching for their first victory.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Toppenish.


Othello at Ephrata

At Kiwanain Field. 7 p.m.

The Tigers continue to be a tough win for the top teams in the conference. Is this the game where they knock off a top contender?

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Othello.


Grandview at Selah

At Karl Graf Field, 7 p.m.

There’s been no slowing Vikings senior running back Calen Wuitschick, and that should continue this week on the new artificial turf.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Selah.


Prosser at Mariner

At Mariner (Everett) High School, 7 p.m.

The unbeaten Mustangs head west for their nonleague matchup after welcoming standout receiver Brody Buxton back to the lineup. 

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Prosser.


SCAC

Friday’s Games

Zillah at Royal

At David Nielsen Memorial Field, 7 p.m.

In a battle of unbeatens, the Knights look to climb within one win of matching the school record of 53 consecutive victories.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Royal.


Wapato at Cashmere

At Bulldogs Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Bulldogs continue to roll since joining the SCAC, having not given up more than 14 points to any opponent not named Royal.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Cashmere.


Kiona-Benton at College Place

At Hawks Stadium, 7 p.m.

After winning just one game a year ago, the Bears already have won twice and try to continue its pursuit toward a crossover berth.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Kiona-Benton.


Naches Valley at Connell

At Connell High School, 7 p.m.

First-year coach Micah Giles will try to keep his Eagles in position behind the SCAC’s ranked trio – Royal, Cashmere and Zillah.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Connell.


Wahluke at Warden

At Warden High School, 7 p.m. 

The Warriors take a break from conference to meet the Cougars – whom they last faced (and beat) during the 2023 season.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Wahluke.

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