Squalicum takes over top spot in NWC football power rankings

1.

SQUALICUM

Storm take over top spot after big road win against Lynden.

2.

FERNDALE

Golden Eagles showed dominant defense in second half last week.

3.

BURLINGTON

-EDISON

Tigers should get another stiff test against a strong Ferndale team.

4.

SEDRO-WOOLLEY

Cubs don’t have as many weapons as last year, and it showed last week.

5.

LYNDEN

Lions were shutout at home last week and need to get tougher up front.

6.

MOUNT BAKER

Mountaineers have won last two by a combined score of 121-14.

7.

BLAINE

Borderites’ offense must play better against a strong Sehome defense.

8.

SEHOME

Run game and stingy defense is what will win games for Mariners this year.

9.

MERIDIAN

Trojans put distractions behind them and looked impressive against Chelan.

10.

LYNDEN CHRISTIAN

After a soft non-league schedule, Lyncs will be tested by Meridian.

11.

ANACORTES

Seahawks’ offense struggled to do much during an NWC loss to Sehome.

12.

NOOKSACK VALLEY

Another tough test comes in the form of Class 1A top-10 Mount Baker.

13.

BELLINGHAM

Red Raiders get chance to log win No. 1 this week against Charles Wright.

This story was originally published September 24, 2015 at 4:03 PM with the headline "Squalicum takes over top spot in NWC football power rankings."