11/29/25
The State Tournament has now moved into the Championship Round. Our goal is to have the information updated as quickly as possible, and you can return to this post to find everything you’re looking for regarding the 1B State Football tournament.
We’ll continue to update this post until a State Champion is crowned. All rounds and results are below from the 1B state tournament
Links of Note
Link to Eli Sports Live Broadcast page
Link to WIAA for Fan information
Link to WIAA official bracket
All Games are Loser Out
Championship Game
Friday, December 5th
(2) Liberty Christian vs (1) DeSales at Husky Stadium 11am
Semifinals
Saturday, November 29th
(2) Liberty Christian 36, (3) Wahkiakum 18
Liberty Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn’t miss a beat now that it’s playoff time. They took down the Wahkiakum Mules 36-18 on Saturday. The victory was nothing new for the Patriots as they’re now sitting on five straight.
Another reason for the win was Liberty Christian’s imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for nine sacks. Ryan Powell led the group effort, picking up five of those sacks all by himself. He has been hot, having also posted five or more total tackles the last six times he’s played.
Defeat or not, Wahkiakum got some senior leadership from Jayden Stoddard and Parker Leitz. Stoddard threw for 279 yards and one TD, while Leitz picked up 162 receiving yards and one score. Leitz showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 56 yards.
Liberty Christian’s victory bumped their record up to 12-1. As for Wahkiakum, their loss was their first of the season, and it makes their record 11-1. Looking ahead, Liberty Christian will challenge DeSales at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The Patriots will need to watch out since the Irish have now posted at least 31 points every time they’ve taken the field this season.
The Sumner Holiday Inn Express MVP went to defensive end Ryan Powell for his game-changing play on the line for Liberty Christian with multiple sacks, tipped balls, and tackles for losses. His defense against a very dangerous Wahkiakum offense was the difference maker and helped lead the Patriots to the 1B state championship.
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Game Highlights
Preston West Opens the Game for Wahkiakum with the One-yard TD run
Tayton Cruger with the 38-yard Touchdown Reception from Trenten Ralston
Dax Mercure with the 10-yard touchdown from Trenten Ralston
(1) DeSales 44, (4) Almira-Coulee-Hartline 22
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors’ (10-2) season comes to an end after falling to the DeSales Irish 44-22 in the semifinals of the 1B state football tournament Saturday. The Warriors started strong in the first quarter; however, after a 30-point second quarter by DeSales, the game slipped away.
They had moments of brilliance in the second half but were unable to capitalize, and DeSales came away with the win to advance to the 1B state championship game. In the first quarter, the Warriors jumped out to a 12-0 lead thanks to two Max Grindy touchdowns, the first a Caden Correia passing touchdown.
DeSales responded before the end of the first quarter with a four-yard rushing touchdown and followed it up with a successful two-point play to cut the deficit to 12-8. The Irish carried their momentum into the second quarter with another score. This time on a 55-yard touchdown pass, after converting another two-point play, they led the Warriors 12-16. Grindy led the charge on the Warriors’ next offensive drive and punched the ball into the end zone to take a 20-16 lead.
Before halftime, DeSales erupted for three touchdowns to take a commanding 20-38 lead at the break. In the third quarter, the Warriors’ defense stunted the Irish’s momentum by holding them scoreless and forcing a safety to cut the deficit to 22-38 heading into the fourth quarter. However, ACH struggled to capitalize on turnovers and the safety to continue closing the gap. The Irish broke loose for an 88-yard rushing touchdown to seal the 22-44 win over the Warriors.
The Sumner Holiday Inn Express MVP went to QB Cohen Wood with four touchdowns on the day, two passing and two rushing, as well as a game-sealing 88-yard run.
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Quarterfinals
Saturday, Nov 22
#6 Pomeroy 34, #3 Wahkiakum 66
#7 Darrington 14, #2 Liberty Christian 56
#5 Naselle 26, #4 A-C Hartline 61
#9 Neah Bay 24, #1 DeSales 58
Opening Round
Friday, November 14
#3 Wahkiakum 78, #14 Moses Lake Christian/Covenant Christian 38
#1 DeSales 56, #16 Ocosta 16
Saturday, November 15
#7 Darrington 44, #10 Wilbur-Creston-Keller 30
#9 Neah Bay 60, #8 Garfield-Palouse 54
#5 Naselle 64, #12 Odessa 8
#4 Almira-Coulee-Hartline 57, #13 Entiat 14
#6 Pomeroy 86, #11 Tulalip Heritage 22
#2 Liberty Christian (Richland) 62, #15 Quilcene 7
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