Sumner Crowned Champion in Thrilling OT Victory: Final 2025 Washington Football Top 25 Revealed
Lance McGee Leads Sumner Past Lake Stevens in 4A Championship Thriller
The Sumner Spartans etched their name into Washington high school football history once again, defeating the Lake Stevens Vikings 41-35 in overtime to capture the Class 4A state championship. Running back Lance McGee delivered the decisive blow, scoring the game-winning touchdown on the ground in the extra period to secure Sumner's second state title in over a decade and cement the program's place atop the final High School on SI Washington Top 25 rankings.
The championship game lived up to its billing as an instant classic, with both offenses trading blows throughout the contest. Lake Stevens pushed the Spartans to the brink, but Sumner's resilience and McGee's clutch performance when it mattered most proved to be the difference. The victory capped a dominant 13-3 season for the Spartans, who showed they belong among the elite programs in the state.
O'Dea's Dramatic Comeback Secures 3A Title
The O'Dea Fighting Irish remained at No. 2 in the final rankings after engineering a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback to defeat Mount Tahoma 21-14 in the Class 3A state championship. Trailing 14-13 with just 5:45 remaining, the defending 3A champions mounted their comeback with precision and poise.
Quarterback Hutton Leverett orchestrated the decisive drive, connecting with wide receiver Owen Brustkern on a 30-yard touchdown pass with 1:27 to play. David Schwerzel sealed the victory with a crucial two-point conversion catch, giving O'Dea the thrilling 21-14 win. The Irish finished their season at 12-1, proving once again why they are among the state's most consistent powerhouses.
Perfect Seasons Shine in Lower Classifications
Archbishop Murphy's Wildcats entered the rankings at No. 5 after capturing the Class 2A state championship with an undefeated 13-0 record, defeating Tumwater 35-20 in the final. Junior running back Isaiah Smith was the star of the show, rushing for 169 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Wildcats to their first state championship in nine years. This is only the beginning for a dominant Archbishop Murphy program heading into the offseason.
Royal claimed the 1A state title with a perfect 13-0 season and enters the final rankings at No. 12, cementing their place among the state's elite one-class programs.
Mount Tahoma's gutsy performance in the 3A final, though resulting in a loss, propelled the T-Birds to No. 4 in the final rankings after finishing the season 13-1. Lake Stevens, the runner-up in 4A with a 13-1 record, sits at No. 3.
As the 2025 Washington high school football season comes to a close, these champions have set the standard for excellence that next year's contenders will chase all season long.
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This article was created with AI assistance. Stats and results sourced from public records.