Winner of The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week (Nov. 3 to 8)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between Nov. 3-8. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
Anthony Mancao, Lincoln football
The Abes DT tackled 10 with a season-high seven tackles for loss, seven pressures, two quarterback hits and one sack in Friday’s 48-14 playoff win over Mount Vernon.
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Bryson Allen, Franklin Pierce football — Cardinals RB/LB erupted for 254 rushing yards and four touchdowns (15 carries) in Friday’s 42-7 playoff win over Cedarcrest, adding eight tackles (3 TFL) and two pass deflections on defense.
Briytan Bailey, Puyallup football — Vikings RB took seven carries for 130 yards and three touchdowns in Friday’s 78-0 playoff win over Kamiak.
AJ Barnby, Sumner football — Sophomore RB took three carries for 55 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of Friday’s 62-0 playoff win over Eastmont. On defense, added a pick-six interception on the following possession for a second score.
Kase Betz, Graham-Kapowsin football — Eagles WR posted season-highs in receptions (9) and receiving yards (215) with two touchdown catches in Saturday’s 48-12 playoff win over Stadium.
Chris Conte, Bonney Lake football — Panthers TE/DE had three receptions for 53 yards and two touchdowns, took five carries for 39 rushing yards, and tackled six on defense (4 TFL) with three sacks in Thursday’s 27-26 win over Rogers.
Peyton Davis, Tumwater football — T-Birds RB scored three touchdowns in Friday’s 51-6 playoff win over Sultan, taking four carries for 71 yards and two scores with an 18-yard touchdown catch.
Felix Diaz, Mount Tahoma football — T-Birds RB/LB rushed for 185 yards and three total touchdowns on 14 carries in Friday’s 58-7 playoff win over Prairie, adding one reception for 45 yards with three tackles and two sacks on defense.
Kevin Hu, Pope John Paul II cross country — Eagles junior won the WIAA’s 1B State Cross Country Championships (16:30.70) at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday.
Titus Kaeka, Steilacoom football — Sentinels QB completed 19-of-31 passes for 309 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions in Saturday’s 38-14 playoff win over Ephrata.
Quenton Lanese, Olympia cross country — Bears freshman finished second at the WIAA’s 4A State Cross Country Championships (15:05.40) at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday.
Anthony Mancao, Lincoln football — Abes DT tackled 10 with a season-high seven tackles for loss, seven pressures, two quarterback hits and one sack in Friday’s 48-14 playoff win over Mount Vernon.
Noah Maxwell, Steilacoom football — Sentinels RB scored on the ground and through the air (195 scrimmage yards, 2 TD) in Saturday’s 38-14 playoff win over Ephrata. Maxwell took 15 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown with four catches for 104 yards and another score.
Carson McCall, Orting football — Cardinals RB scored four touchdowns in Saturday’s 56-0 playoff win over East Valley (Spokane), taking 12 carries for 140 yards with a nine-yard catch.
Lance McGee, Sumner football — Spartans RB took seven carries for 61 yards and two touchdowns in the first half of Friday’s 62-0 playoff win over Eastmont.
Colt Miller, Bonney Lake football — Panthers junior took 24 carries for 139 yards, had two catches for 20 yards, and tackled a team-high seven on defense with a sack, fumble recovery, and blocked field goal in Thursday’s 27-26 win over Rogers.
Ean Owens, Lakes football — Lancers WR had six receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown in Friday’s 49-7 playoff win over Decatur.
Ray Palmer, White River football — Hornets WR/FS scored three touchdowns in Friday’s 28-17 playoff win over Peninsula with rushing, receiving, and punt return scores. Palmer added seven tackles (2 TFL) on defense.
Paxton Patterson, Enumclaw football — Hornets RB took five carries for 116 yards and a touchdown in Friday’s 42-20 playoff win over Shorewood.
Korben Reed, Lakes football — Lancers RB took 15 carries for 129 yards and three touchdowns in Friday’s 49-7 playoff win over Decatur.
Jadeon Scranton, Lincoln football — Abes RB scored four touchdowns in Friday’s 48-14 playoff win over Mount Vernon, handling 19 carries for 145 yards.
Noah Smith, Puyallup football — Vikings QB completed 10-of-12 passes for 254 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions in Friday’s 78-0 playoff win over Kamiak.
AJ Tuivaiave, Graham-Kapowsin football — Eagles QB completed 18-of-22 passes for 354 yards, five touchdowns, and no turnovers in Saturday’s 48-12 playoff win over Stadium.
Mana Voss, Central Kitsap cross country — Cougars junior won the WIAA’s 3A State Cross Country Championships (15:09.20) at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday.
Jayden Woodland, Puyallup football — Vikings WR had four catches for 107 yards and two touchdowns in Friday’s 78-0 playoff win over Kamiak.
This story was originally published November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM.
