Seattle Times preseason rankings

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Mason Kelley's preseason rankings for Class 4A and 3A teams.

Times 4A preseason Top 10


1	Skyline (Sammamish)	vs. Liberty Friday
Despite key losses, Spartans aim to reclaim state title.
2	Eastlake (Sammamish)	at Central Kitsap Friday
Wolves are hungry, but can they get past their KingCo 4A rivals?
3	Ferris (Spokane)	vs. University Thursday
Last year's champs lost their QB (injury), but don't count out Saxons.
4	Skyview (Vancouver)	vs. Sherwood, Ore., Friday
Storm has the weapons to put on an offensive show in 2011.
5	Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma)	at Bishop Blanchet Friday
Lions look to take next step after surprise semifinal run last season.
6	Chiawana (Pasco)	at Hanford Friday
RB/LB Jordan Downing looks to lead Riverhawks deep into playoffs.
7	Olympia	at Tumwater Friday
Bears rely on strength and speed to compensate for lack of size.
8	Kentlake	at Aub. Riverside Thursday
Falcons set a higher bar with bevy of returning starters.
9	Union (Vancouver)	at Bothell Friday
Titans' toughest early test will come vs. Bothell, at Pop Keeney.
10	Bothell	vs. Union Friday
Not loaded like in the past, but Cougars could surprise.

Keep an eye on: Arlington, Auburn, Bethel, Central Valley, Curtis, Edmonds-Woodway, Federal Way, Gonzaga Prep, Graham-Kapowsin, Issaquah, Kamiak, Kentwood, Mariner, Mead, Puyallup, Richland.

Times 3A preseason Top 10


1	Bellevue	at Oaks Chr., Calif., Sat.
Did anyone really expect another team to fill this spot?
2	Lakes (Lakewood)	vs. Clover Park Friday
Lancers confident they have a title contender this year.
3	O'Dea	at Capital Thursday
Irish have size, speed and motivation for a deep playoff run.
4	Kamiakin (Kennewick)	at Prosser Friday
Braves graduated key pieces, but could make another title-game run.
5	Mount Si (Snoqualmie)	vs. Woodinville Friday
Wildcats always seem to find a way into the playoffs.
6	Camas	vs. Timberline Friday
Papermakers lost a lot, but have the depth to make up for it.
7	Kennedy Catholic (Burien)	at Decatur Friday
Jason Thompson is team's star, but plenty of talent around him.
8	University (Spokane)	vs. Ferris Thursday
Bill Diedrick building a winner in the Spokane Valley.
9	Mount Spokane	at Central Valley Friday
Wildcats look to add fourth straight trip to state playoffs.
10	Mercer Island	vs. Seattle Prep Saturday
QB Jeff Lindquist plans to make the most of senior season.

Keep an eye on: Bonney Lake, Capital, Eastside Catholic, Ferndale, Glacier Peak, Juanita, Liberty, Meadowdale, Mountain View, Oak Harbor, Peninsula, Timberline.