A season poised for drama
The 2026 campaign in the 4A North Puget Sound League opens with a clash that has fans eager, as Kennedy Catholic prepares to defend a 41‑game winning streak that has become a hallmark of the conference.
At the heart of the Lancers’ attack is Jordan Noel, a dual‑threat running back and wide receiver whose 4.4‑second 40‑yard dash makes him one of the fastest players in the region. He will line up in both spots, adding a versatile weapon to an offense that already boasts seven returning running backs in a Wing‑T scheme.
Three quarterbacks — Desmond Parkinson, Jordan Blake and Thomas Marshall — are battling for the starting role, while the line will be anchored by JayLinn Haywood, who must sit out the first half of the season while recovering from knee surgery.
Across the league, Tahoma’s junior quarterback Brady Bonnell, who has pledged to Portland State, returns after a breakout year that saw him throw 16 touchdowns through the air and add eight more on the ground.
Kentwood brings its own defensive spark in linebacker Chance Savini, a player whose presence often shifts the momentum of opposing offenses.
Freshman Tyson Daniels, already holding Division‑I offers from Auburn, Florida State and Penn State, is expected to bolster the Lancers’ front line early in his career.
The preseason preview series begins on September 5 when Kennedy Catholic hosts Bellevue, setting the tone for a schedule that also features early matchups such as Skyline versus Kentwood on September 3 and Tahoma versus Stadium on October 10.