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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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