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High school football: Midseason offensive stat leaders in South Sound

Graham-Kapowsin Eagles quarterback AJ Tuivaiave (5) reacts to a play against the O'Dea Fighting Irish during the first half of the game at Art Crate Field, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Spanaway, Wash.
Graham-Kapowsin Eagles quarterback AJ Tuivaiave (5) reacts to a play against the O'Dea Fighting Irish during the first half of the game at Art Crate Field, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Spanaway, Wash. bhayes@thenewstribune.com

Here are the South Sound Top 10 offensive statistical leaders through the first five weeks of the high school football season. The categories are: passing yards, passing touchdowns, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.

Note: Lists are based on available statistics.

Graham-Kapowsin Eagles quarterback AJ Tuivaiave (5) punches in the touchdown to take the lead from O’Dea during the second half of the game at Art Crate Field, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Spanaway, Wash.
Graham-Kapowsin Eagles quarterback AJ Tuivaiave (5) punches in the touchdown to take the lead from O’Dea during the second half of the game at Art Crate Field, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Spanaway, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

PASSING YARDS

1. Chaz Strickland, White River — 1,439

2. Cordae Norling, Cascade Christian — 1,385

3. Baylen Erdmann, Auburn — 1,376

4. AJ Tuivaiave, Graham-Kapowsin — 1,343

5. Titus Kaeka, Steilacoom — 1,310

6. Birk Johnston, Bellarmine Prep — 1,179

7. Noah Enghusen, Mount Rainier — 1,158

8. Cole Fowler, Eatonville — 1,115

9. Rashard Boone, Rogers — 1,052

10. Sione Kaho, Lincoln — 975

Puyallup quarterback Luke Parker (5) throws the ball during a game against Emerald Ridge on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash.
Puyallup quarterback Luke Parker (5) throws the ball during a game against Emerald Ridge on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash. Liesbeth Powers Liesbeth Powers / lpowers@thenewstribune.com

PASSING TOUCHDOWNS

1. Chaz Strickland, White River — 22

2. Cordae Norling, Cascade Christian — 14

(tie) AJ Tuivaiave, Graham-Kapowsin — 14

4. Cole Fowler, Eatonville — 13

5. Baylen Erdmann, Auburn — 12

(tie) Noah Enghusen, Mount Rainier — 12

7. Titus Kaeka, Steilacoom — 11

8. Birk Johnston, Bellarmine Prep — 10

(tie) Gavin Trachte, Enumclaw — 10

10. Rashard Boone, Rogers — 9

(tie) Luke Parker, Puyallup — 9

Sumner running back Lance McGee (9) is wrapped up by Kennedy Catholic inside linebacker Alexander Prince (52) during the first half of the game at Sunset Chev Stadium on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Sumner, Wash.
Sumner running back Lance McGee (9) is wrapped up by Kennedy Catholic inside linebacker Alexander Prince (52) during the first half of the game at Sunset Chev Stadium on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Sumner, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

RUSHING YARDS

1. Bryson Allen, Franklin Pierce — 1,018

2. Lance McGee, Sumner — 671

3. Briytan Bailey, Puyallup — 647

4. Darius Sum, Stadium — 501

5. Naesirhc White, Mount Tahoma — 469

6. Nikko Lecksiwilai, Kennedy Catholic — 463

7. Toetu Moliga, Lakes — 447

8. Johnny Grose, Tahoma — 444

9. Jadeon Scranton, Lincoln — 425

10. Josiah Moekle, Bellarmine Prep — 403

Enumclaw Hornets running back Cole Chiechi (29) carries the ball against the Decatur Golden Gators during the first half of the game at Pete’s Pool, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Enumclaw, Wash.
Enumclaw Hornets running back Cole Chiechi (29) carries the ball against the Decatur Golden Gators during the first half of the game at Pete’s Pool, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Enumclaw, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS

1. Bryson Allen, Franklin Pierce — 16

2. Briytan Bailey, Puyallup — 10

3. Jadeon Scranton, Lincoln — 8

4. Cole Chiechi, Enumclaw — 7

(tie) Lance McGee, Sumner — 7

6. Peyton Davis, Tumwater — 6

(tie) Noah Maxwell, Steilacoom — 6

(tie) Carson McCall, Orting — 6

(tie) Nikko Lecksiwilai, Kennedy Catholic — 6

(tie) Johnny Grose, Tahoma — 6

Puyallup wide receiver Lawson Looker (3) makes a catch against Sumner outside linebacker Mason Ota (33) during the first half of the game at Sparks Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash.
Puyallup wide receiver Lawson Looker (3) makes a catch against Sumner outside linebacker Mason Ota (33) during the first half of the game at Sparks Stadium, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

RECEIVING YARDS

1. Rylan Keane, Mount Rainier — 714

2. Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes, Auburn — 660

3. Parker Fry, White River — 605

4. Christian Titiialii, Auburn — 585

5. Jaleo Johnson, Steilacoom — 524

6. Josiah Laurence — 489

7. J’Isaiah Mitchell, Puyallup — 473

8. Chase Jenkins, Cascade Christian — 459

9. Lawson Looker, Puyallup — 439

10. Kase Betz, Graham-Kapowsin — 433

Graham-Kapowsin Eagles wide receiver Kase Betz (11) reacts to a touchdown against the O'Dea Fighting Irish during the first half of the game at Art Crate Field, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Spanaway, Wash.
Graham-Kapowsin Eagles wide receiver Kase Betz (11) reacts to a touchdown against the O'Dea Fighting Irish during the first half of the game at Art Crate Field, on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Spanaway, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS

1. Parker Fry, White River — 10

2. Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes, Auburn — 8

3. Jaleo Johnson, Steilacoom — 7

(tie) Rylan Keane, Mount Rainier — 7

5. Kase Betz, Graham-Kapowsin — 6

(tie) Josiah Laurence, Cascade Christian — 6

(tie) Lawson Looker, Puyallup — 6

8. Ian Willey, Annie Wright — 5

(tie) DJ Smith, Thomas Jefferson — 5

(tie) Scottie Dinwiddie, Decatur — 5

Are we missing anyone? Email preps reporters Jon Manley (jon.manley@thenewstribune.com) or Tyler Wicke (twicke@thenewstribune.com) with info.

This story was originally published October 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM.

Jon Manley
The News Tribune
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
Tyler Wicke
The News Tribune
Tyler Wicke joined The News Tribune in 2019 as a sports clerk. A graduate of the University of Washington Tacoma in 2021, Wicke covers the Mariners, preps, and maintains clerical duties. Was once a near-scratch golfer, but now, he’s just happy to break 80.  Support my work with a digital subscription
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