{
  "id": 5321719,
  "title": "Week 1: High school football games to watch in the South Sound, predictions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/week-1-high-school-football-games-to-watch-in-the-south-sound",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/week-1-high-school-football-120000578.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 1 brings a selection of high school football games to watch in the South Sound. The Capital Cougars take on the Olympia Bears in the annual Spaghetti Bowl rivalry, with Capital quarterback Nolan Potts returning from a leg injury. The Bears, led by first-year coach Cary Nagel, bring a physical brand of football. The TNT predicts Olympia to win with a score of 28-20.\n\nIn an inter-state matchup, the Puyallup Vikings face the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies. Puyallup, a preseason favorite, is returning a lot of talent, while Rocky Mountain features a talented defense. The TNT picks Puyallup to win 42-28.\n\nSumner Spartans, aiming for a three-peat, will visit Eagle Mustangs in Idaho. The Spartans have a strong defense, while Eagle boasts size on both offensive and defensive lines. The TNT predicts Sumner to win 31-28.\n\nGig Harbor Tides, under second-year coach Jeff Scoma, return key players and are considered a sleeper team. Emerald Ridge wants to bounce back after a disappointing previous season. The TNT predicts Gig Harbor to win 24-21.\n\nFinally, the Bellevue Wolverines take on the Kennedy Catholic Lancers. Kennedy Catholic, with a new offensive line, returns a stable of running backs. The Wolverines, with a new coach, are predicted to win 27-23.",
  "summary": "Previews, predictions for five games across the South Sound in Week 1. Plus: our state game of the week selection.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "High school football kickoff times delayed because of heat forecast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/high-school-football-kickoff-times-delayed-because-of-heat-forecast",
        "published": "2026-09-03T10:35:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}