High School Sports

South Sound high school football regular season stat leaders in 2022

By Jon Manley and Lauren Smith

The high school football regular season has concluded in Washington, with playoffs beginning this week.

Here in the South Sound, there were plenty of impressive performances across each classification. These were the top 15 regular season stat leaders in passing, rushing and receiving in 11-man football in the area this fall, based on available stats.

Olympia quarterback Gabe Downing (15) runs down the field with the ball in the third quarter of a game against Puyallup at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash. on Oct. 6, 2022. Puyallup defeated Olympia 29-24.
Olympia quarterback Gabe Downing (15) runs down the field with the ball in the third quarter of a game against Puyallup at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash. on Oct. 6, 2022. Puyallup defeated Olympia 29-24. Cheyenne Boone Cheyenne Boone / The News Tribun
Emerald Ridge quarterback Jake Schakel (14) passes the ball while Curtis linebacker Felix Marfay-Diaz (6) holds on to his leg during the fourth quarter of a game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash. on Sept. 22, 2022. Emerald Ridge defeated Curtis 42-13.
Emerald Ridge quarterback Jake Schakel (14) passes the ball while Curtis linebacker Felix Marfay-Diaz (6) holds on to his leg during the fourth quarter of a game at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash. on Sept. 22, 2022. Emerald Ridge defeated Curtis 42-13. Cheyenne Boone Cheyenne Boone / The News Tribun
Sumner running back Matthew Spurbeck breaks through a tackle attempt by Puyallup’s Wyatt Gordon during the first quarter of a 4A SPSL game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash.
Sumner running back Matthew Spurbeck breaks through a tackle attempt by Puyallup’s Wyatt Gordon during the first quarter of a 4A SPSL game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash. Pete Caster Pete Caster / The News Tribune
Tenino running back Dylan Spicer tries to slip past Eatonville defensive lineman Evan Wimbles during Friday night’s 2A football game at Tenino Beaver Stadium in Tenino, Washington, on Sept. 30, 2022.
Tenino running back Dylan Spicer tries to slip past Eatonville defensive lineman Evan Wimbles during Friday night’s 2A football game at Tenino Beaver Stadium in Tenino, Washington, on Sept. 30, 2022. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com
Puyallup receiver Mal Durant stiff arms Sumner’s Kade Jindra after catching a pass from quarterback Kaden Rolfsness during the third quarter of a 4A SPSL game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash.
Puyallup receiver Mal Durant stiff arms Sumner’s Kade Jindra after catching a pass from quarterback Kaden Rolfsness during the third quarter of a 4A SPSL game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup, Wash. Pete Caster Pete Caster / The News Tribune
Kennedy Catholic wide receiver Mason Hayes (8) runs towards the end zone as Auburn Riverside defensive back Carter Rhooms (11) tackles him right before he reaches it in the second quarter of a game at Auburn Memorial Stadium in Auburn, Wash. on Oct. 6, 2022.
Kennedy Catholic wide receiver Mason Hayes (8) runs towards the end zone as Auburn Riverside defensive back Carter Rhooms (11) tackles him right before he reaches it in the second quarter of a game at Auburn Memorial Stadium in Auburn, Wash. on Oct. 6, 2022. Cheyenne Boone Cheyenne Boone / The News Tribun

Did we miss anyone? Email reporters Jon Manley (jon.manley@thenewstribune.com) and Lauren Smith (lsmith@thenewstribune.com) with the player’s information.

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Jon Manley
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Jon Manley covers high school sports for The News Tribune. A McClatchy President’s Award winner and Gonzaga University graduate, Manley has covered the South Sound sports scene since 2013. He was voted the Washington state sportswriter of the year in 2024 by the National Sports Media Association. Born and raised in Tacoma. Support my work with a digital subscription
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Lauren Smith
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Lauren Smith is a sports reporter at The News Tribune. She has covered high school sports for TNT and The Olympian, as well as the Seattle Mariners and Washington Huskies. She is a graduate of UW and Emerald Ridge High School.
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