The top three teams in the South Puget Sound League 4A South Division are the three you would expect to be there. The Curtis Vikings and Federal Way Eagles are both 2-0, and the Bethel Braves are one of the best 1-1 teams in the state. The other 1-1 teams are the Puyallup Vikings, Rogers Rams and Emerald Ridge Jaguars. At the bottom of the standings are three 0-2 teams with the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles, Beamer Titans and Spanaway Lake Sentinels.
This week the Federal Way Eagles travel to take on the Curtis Vikings. Both teams are 2-0 in league play meaning the winner will sit alone atop the standings with only 5 league games to play.
The Bethel Braves began the season by taking a trip down to Texas to face the Permian Panthers... Yes, those Permian Panthers. The Braves would leave with a 59-44 loss, but the experience of playing a big game can't be measured by a score. Last week the Braves defeated the Beamer Titans 56-39 to begin league play. This week they come home to face Rogers before again hitting the road against the Spanaway Lake Sentinels. At the end of the month they Braves play host to Federal Way, this game could a battle of undefeated teams. By the end of the season you should expect to see Bethel at or near the top of the standings. This team could surprise some people if they get into the state playoffs.
The Puyallup Vikings lost a second week league game to Federal Way 33-13 after dismantling Spanaway Lake 56-7. If the Vikings are gonna win the south division they are going to have to do it on the road as they travel to both Curtis and Bethel. The Vikings have good top end talent but really lack the depth needed to be successful in a league as tough as the SPSL. It will be very tough for them to get back to the state playoffs.
The Rogers Rams finished last season 9-2, unfortunately they only return three starters on offense and four on defense. The schedule is not kind to the Rams, they already went to Curtis and lost 26-20. This week they go to Bethel to face the team the coaches picked to win the division. They still have to travel to Spanaway Lake and Graham-Kapowsin with a home date vs Federal Way between the two. The Rams do have experience at the skill positions, but without good line play it will be tough for them to advance beyond the regular season.
Just two years ago the Emerald Ridge Jaguars went winless, last season they were able to break a 19 game losing streak and finished the season 2-8. Most teams wouldn't find a two win season the be much to write home about, but for the Jaguars it is progress. They have five co-head coaches and for the first time a few years not only have some talent, but even depth at a few positions. The schedule is not kind to the Jaguars as they still have to travel to Federal Way, Puyallup, Kentlake and Bethel. They do get two home games but must play Graham-Kapowsin and Curtis. They should be able to match there two win season from last year, but might have a hard time improving on it.
The Graham-Kapowsin Eagles were picked by the coaches to finish fourth in the division, if they want to do that they are going to need to find some offense. Through the first two games the Eagles have only been able to score 14 points. If they want to make a run at the playoffs it will start this week with a game at Puyallup. The schedule does treat them well as they get Curtis and Bethel both at home. They finish the season with three winable games at Beamer, vs Rogers and at Spanaway Lake.
Spanaway Lake and Beamer are both teams that appear to be headed for tough seasons. Both teams are capable of winning their non-league games, Spanaway Lake vs Mt. Rainer and Beamer vs Auburn Riverside. The two teams meet up at the end of the month at Beamer.
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