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Royal running back Ethan Ellis (22) returns a kickoff against Othello last September. The Knights won their fourth consecutive state championship last December, while Othello aims to defend its co-Central Washington Athletic Conference title, shared with Ephrata a year ago.

Ephrata junior Brady Hendrick (4) carries the ball during a game against East Valley (Yakima) last season. Ephrata finished last season with a 6-4 record, splitting the Central Washington Athletic Conference title with Othello and making their second straight appearance in the 2A State Football Tournament.

Soap Lake quarterback Jairo Lopez carries the ball during a league game against MLCA/CCS last fall. Soap Lake finished the 2023 season with a 5-5 mark, while the Lions went 7-2 in their inaugural season on the gridiron.

The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors line up before a snap during a game against Liberty Bell in 2023. ACH reached the state quarterfinals last year, and returns the bulk of its players from the 2023 roster.

The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague kickoff unit returned a kick during a game last fall. The Broncos are coming off a 5-5 year.

A Quincy ball carrier advances upfield while being tackled by East Valley (Yakima) defenders. The Jacks are moving back into the 2A Central Washington Athletic Conference during the 2024-2028 classification cycle.

A Warden running back stiff-arms a Kiona-Benton defender during a game last fall. The Cougars are seeking to improve off of last season’s 4-6 campaign.