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WEEK 5 PICKS

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Key MCC 3A matchups, Royal's historic pursuit top Week 5 picks

Mid-Columbia playoff positioning at stake in pair of games, Knights eye 53rd straight win

STAT HOUND

Oct 1, 2026

There was a little separation in the second week of picking with Jerrel Swenning opening a two-game lead with a second straight 17-2 record while Jeff Morrow went 15-4.


Neither prognosticator saw Richland breaking through for its first victory of the season against previously unbeaten Kennewick, nor College Place’s win against Kiona-Benton.


On to this week’s slate of games:


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Friday’s Games

Eisenhower at Eastmont

At Wildcat Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Wildcats look to march on and not get derailed with their showdown against Moses Lake three weeks away.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Eastmont.


West Valley at Sunnyside

At Sunnyside High School, 7 p.m.

Both teams broke through for their first victories of the season and look to keep it going.

The picks – Morrow: West Valley. Swenning: Sunnyside.


Wenatchee at Davis

At Zaepfel Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Pirates have played five overtimes in their last two games, and now meet a Panthers squad that’s looking to rebound from their first loss.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Wenatchee,


Moses Lake at Post Falls

At Post Falls High School, 7 p.m.

The Mavericks took to the ground to beat Wenatchee and look to keep it going before returning to conference play.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Moses Lake.


MCC

Thursday’s Game

Chiawana at Hanford

At Fran Rish Stadium, 7 p.m.

Falcons playing for the second time this week after smoky air forced a postponement of their game last Friday, pushing it to Monday.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Chiawana.


Friday’s Games

Pasco at Richland

At Fran Rish Stadium, 7 p.m.

An upset against Kennewick might’ve turned things around for the Bombers, while the Bulldogs are looking for their first MCC victory.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Richland.


Walla Walla at Kamiakin

At Lampson Stadium, 7 p.m.

Braves need a victory to not become lost in the 4A race for the postseason; Blue Devils eyeing a bounce-back from loss to Southridge.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Kamiakin.


Kennewick at Sageview

At Edgar Brown Stadium, 7 p.m.

Lions try to rebound after loss to Richland against a Lobos squad that is the lone unbeaten team in the Mid-Columbia Conference.

The picks – Morrow: Sageview. Swenning: Kennewick.


Southridge at Hermiston

At Kennison Field, 7 p.m.

Winner of this matchup of 3-1 teams keeps at least a share of first place in the conference.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Southridge.


CWAC

Friday’s Games

East Valley at Ellensburg

At Andreotti Field, 7 p.m.

Red Devils’ reload has been a great success, meanwhile the Bulldogs look to give coach Ryker Ely his first victory.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: East Valley.


Ephrata at Grandview

At Rich Leenhouts Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Tigers just missed beating Othello last week at home; Greyhounds try to rebound after back-to-back losses.

The picks – Morrow: Grandview. Swenning: Ephrata.


Quincy at Othello

At Huskie Stadium, 7 p.m.

Huskies remain in playoff position under first-year coach Jerome Learman, and face a Jackrabbits squad looking for first victory.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Othello.


Toppenish at Prosser

At Art Fiker Stadium, 7 p.m.

The fourth-ranked Mustangs host the Wildcats for Homecoming after making a nonleague trip to Everett to meet – and beat – Mariner.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Prosser.


West Valley (Spokane) at Selah

At Karl Graf Field, 7 p.m.

Unbeaten Vikings get their toughest test of the season against the eight-ranked Eagles, who also have been impressive in their first four games.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Selah.


SCAC

Thursday’s Game

Wahluke at Connell

At Connell High School, 7 p.m.

First-year coach Micah Giles and the Eagles have won back-to-back games, while the Warriors are coming off an impressive nonleague showing.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Connell.


Friday’s Games
Cashmere at Zillah

At Andy Collins Memorial Field, 7 p.m.

With both teams having lost to top-ranked Royal, this game likely will decide second place in the league and a better playoff position.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Cashmere.


College Place at Naches Valley

At Naches Valley High Stadium, 7 p.m.

The Hawks battled past Kiona-Benton last week to even their SCAC record; the Rangers are still looking for their first conference victory.

The picks – Morrow: Naches Valley. Swenning: College Place.


Wapato at Granger

At Granger High School, 7 p.m.

The Wolves have had a bit of hard luck this season – losing their first two games by a point, and then running into Royal and Cashmere. Could this week be the breakthrough?

The picks – Morrow: Granger. Swenning: Wapato.


Saturday’s Game

Royal at Kiona-Benton

At Kiona-Benton High School, 6 p.m.

The final game of Week 4 could be historic as the Knights try to match their 53-game winning streak with a victory.

The picks – Morrow, Swenning: Royal.

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