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High school football: 2025 all-league teams in the South Sound

Decatur Golden Gators wide receiver Scottie Dinwiddie (14) runs in a touchdown after the catch during the second half of the game against the Enumclaw Hornets at Pete’s Pool, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Enumclaw, Wash.
Decatur Golden Gators wide receiver Scottie Dinwiddie (14) runs in a touchdown after the catch during the second half of the game against the Enumclaw Hornets at Pete’s Pool, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Enumclaw, Wash. bhayes@thenewstribune.com

All-league high school football teams in the South Sound for the 2025 season, as chosen by coaches.

Kennedy Catholic quarterback Dante Saladino (8) calls a play during the first half of the game against the Sumner Spartans at Sunset Chev Stadium on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Sumner, Wash.
Kennedy Catholic quarterback Dante Saladino (8) calls a play during the first half of the game against the Sumner Spartans at Sunset Chev Stadium on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Sumner, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

4A NPSL

Player of the Year: Derek Colman-Brusa, Kennedy Catholic

Offensive Player of the Year: Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes, Auburn

Defensive Player of the Year: Ranae Naitoko, Mount Rainier

Coach of the Year: Pat Jones, Kennedy Catholic

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Brady Bonnell, Tahoma, soph.

RB — Johnny Grose, Tahoma, sr.

RB — Darius Sum, Stadium, sr.

WR — Trevon Mayfield, Kentwood, soph.

WR — Rylan Keane, Mount Rainier, sr.

TE — Chase Johnson, Kentridge, jr.

OL — Lee’Andrew Rubin, Kentwood, sr.

OL — Eli Payton, Tahoma, jr.

OL — Ethan Heidel, Kentwood, sr.

OL — JayLinn Haywood, Kennedy Catholic, jr.

OL — Junior Leapai, Auburn, jr.

K — Reese Williamson, Tahoma, soph.

P — Kooper Tasler, Stadium, sr.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Leul Hailemariam, Tahoma, sr.

DL — Cruz Nolan, Stadium, sr.

DL — Lee’Andrew Rubin, Kentwood, sr.

DL — JayLinn Haywood, Kennedy Catholic, jr.

LB — Chance Savini, Kentwood, jr.

LB — Yassen Youssef, Tahoma, jr.

LB — Nikko Lecksiwilai, Kennedy Catholic, jr.

DB — Vaelupemaua Muipa, Kentwood, sr.

DB — Jordan Noel, Kennedy Catholic, jr.

DB — Monte Conlan, Auburn, sr.

DB — Dante Saladino, Kennedy Catholic, sr.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Nolan Enghusen, Mount Rainier, jr.

RB — Emediong Ukpe, Auburn Riverside, jr.

RB — Nikko Lecksiwilai, Kennedy Catholic, jr.

WR — Christian Titialii, Auburn, sr.

WR — Jordan Noel, Kennedy Catholic, jr.

TE — Diego Cabrera, Stadium, sr.

OL — Doug Martin, Mount Rainier, sr.

OL — Alec Wilborn, Stadium, jr.

OL — Alex Prince, Kennedy Catholic, soph.

OL — CJ Leiato, Auburn Riverside, fr.

OL — Yoshi Nu’u, Kennedy Catholic, fr.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — David Martin, Mount Rainier, sr.

DL — Mason Emil, Mount Rainier, jr.

DL — Diego Cabrera, Stadium, sr.

DL — Alex Prince, Kennedy Catholic, soph.

LB — Hao-Tien Moore, Stadium, sr.

LB — Kael Copeland, Kennedy Catholic, soph.

LB — Fa’atali Foma’i-Moli-Pouesi, Kentwood, jr.

DB — Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes, Auburn, sr.

DB — Luis Casillas Avila, Mount Rainier, jr.

DB — Darian Williams, Kentwood, jr.

DB — Jaidan Hammer, Kennedy Catholic, jr.

Sumner running back Lance McGee (9) carries in a touchdown against Eastmont during the first half of the game, at Sunset Chev Stadium on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Sumner, Wash.
Sumner running back Lance McGee (9) carries in a touchdown against Eastmont during the first half of the game, at Sunset Chev Stadium on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Sumner, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

4A SPSL — NORTH

MVP: Lance McGee, Sumner

Athlete of the Year: Luke Parker, Puyallup

Offensive Player of the Year: Briytan Bailey, Puyallup

Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Pulalasi, Puyallup and Shaun Griffith, Sumner

Offensive Lineman of the Year: Gecova Doyal, Puyallup

Defensive Lineman of the Year: Gray Longoria, Sumner

Coach of the Year: DJ Mims, Puyallup

Assistant of the Year: Christian Chambers, Puyallup

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Noah Smith, Puyallup, jr.

RB — Tyce Kinley, Curtis, soph.

RB — Israel Nabors, Sumner, sr.

WR — Braylon Pope, Sumner, jr.

WR — Lawson Looker, Puyallup, sr.

WR — Jayden Woodland, Puyallup, sr.

OL — Elijah Thomas, Sumner, sr.

OL — Rashaun Lavatai, Curtis, jr.

OL — Kingston Kerkhoff, Curtis, sr.

OL — Gecova Doyal, Puyallup, jr.

OL — Marley Malotumau, Puyallup, soph.

TE — Ashton Pillard, Sumner, jr.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Gray Longoria, Sumner, jr.

DL — Elijah Wallace, Emerald Ridge, sr.

DL — Robby Lavatai, Curtis, jr.

DT — Kitiona Tupua, Puyallup, soph.

LB — Austin Glivar, Sumner, jr.

LB — Dillon Titialii, Sumner, sr.

LB — Mika Petaia, Sumner, sr.

LB — Markel Newell, Puyallup, soph.

DB — Israel Nabors, Sumner, sr.

DB — Amosa Masaniai, Emerald Ridge, soph.

DB — Jayden Woodland, Puyallup, sr.

DB — Jasiah Denmark, Puyallup, sr.

FIRST-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

K — Luca Niebergall, Curtis, soph.

K — Michael Juro, Rogers, sr.

P — Braylon Bowie, Puyallup, sr.

LS — Haiden Deter, Emerald Ridge, sr.

LS — Cole Yanos, Curtis, jr.

UTIL — Tyler Ducharme, Puyallup, sr.

RET — Wyatt Plyler, Sumner, jr.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Nate Donavan, Sumner, sr.

RB — Brayden Moore, South Kitsap, sr.

RB — Ryland Geldermann, Curtis, sr.

WR — Taylor Smith, Curtis, jr.

WR — J’Isaiah Mitchell, Puyallup, jr.

WR — Jaden Kiblinger, Rogers, sr.

OL — Edgar Schenk, Sumner, jr.

OL — Jordan Tauave, South Kitsap, sr.

OL — Ah Deong Yang, Puyallup, sr.

OL — Colby Kier, Puyallup, jr.

OL — Preston Liberal, Puyallup, sr.

TE — Gray Longoria, Sumner, jr.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Will Maxwell, Sumner, sr.

DL — Rashaun Lavatai, Curtis, jr.

DL — Malakai Leuelu, Puyallup, sr.

DL — Keegan Johnson, Puyallup, jr.

LB — Caleb Strobel, South Kitsap, jr.

LB — Cole Yanos, Curtis, jr.

LB — Will Lorenz, Puyallup, jr.

LB — Nicholas Vaughn, Rogers, jr.

DB — Elias Isaacs, Sumner, sr.

DB — Dylan Herrera, South Kitsap, sr.

DB — Burke Shepard, Curtis, jr.

DB — J’Isaiah Mitchell, Puyallup, jr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Puyallup: RB Malcolm Akuffo, soph.; DB Cody McFadden, sr.; DE Colten Caldara, jr.; DL Mikey Tailua, jr.; WR Zack McGowan, sr.

Sumner: OL Xander Pearson, jr.; OL Maciah Keene, jr.; SS Elias Tulifua, jr.; DB Izear Ferguson, sr.; DB Aaron Black, sr.

Emerald Ridge: LB/DL Miguel Martinez, fr.; DL Mata Ioane, soph.; QB Brayden Paulino, jr.; RB/LB Quintin Gardley, jr.; OL Blake Oliver, jr.

Rogers: QB Rashard Boone, sr.; DT Travis Kereti, sr.; DB Lane Mahlum, sr.; DB Kaleb Horsely, jr.; WR Carson Barnett, sr.

South Kitsap: QB/DB Franklin Fox, sr.; DE Joaquin Barefield, sr.; OL Mason Masaniai, sr.

Curtis: DL Jereme Scott, sr.; SS Charlie Torrone, soph.; P Bruno Kowalski, sr.; DL Noah Sledge, jr; WR Alijah Johnson, soph.

Graham-Kapowsin wide receiver Kase Betz (11) makes a reception from quarterback Aloalii Faafolau (5) during the first half of the opening round 4A state tournament game against Kennedy Catholic Lancers at Art Crate Field, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Spanaway, Wash.
Graham-Kapowsin wide receiver Kase Betz (11) makes a reception from quarterback Aloalii Faafolau (5) during the first half of the opening round 4A state tournament game against Kennedy Catholic Lancers at Art Crate Field, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Spanaway, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

4A SPSL — SOUTH

Co-Player of the Year: Kase Betz, Graham-Kapowsin and Ramzak Fruean, Bethel

Defensive Player of the Year: Hunter Liberty, Olympia

Offensive Player of the Year: AJ Tuivaiave, Graham-Kapowsin

Offensive Lineman of the Year: Douglas Peterson, Graham-Kapowsin

Defensive Lineman of the Year: Julius Hernandez, Graham-Kapowsin

Coach of the Year: Jeff Logan, Graham-Kapowsin

Assistants of the Year: Graham-Kapowsin

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Evan Barnes, Bethel, sr.

RB — Blake Pearson, Graham-Kapowsin, jr.

RB — Ethan Schuppener, Bethel, sr.

WR — Jayce Halasz, Graham-Kapowsin, soph.

WR — Canon Betts, Olympia, sr.

WR — Junior Uncango, Bethel, soph.

OL — Tua Steffany, Graham-Kapowsin, soph.

OL — Ayden Bullinger, Graham-Kapowsin, jr.

OL — Parker Otheim, Olympia, sr.

OL — Jacob Block, Bethel, sr.

OL — Logan Sarmiento, Bethel, jr.

TE — Elijah Muliufi, Bethel, sr.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Jeremiah Leumuava, Graham-Kapowsin, jr.

DL — Jonah Smith, Yelm, sr.

DL — Braydon Cook, Olympia, jr.

DL — Marcus Sopi, Bethel, jr.

LB — Derick Manibusan, Graham-Kapowsin, jr.

LB — Gavin Deaton, Graham-Kapowsin, sr.

LB — Austin Stull, Olympia, sr.

LB — Elu Feo, Bethel, soph.

DB — Mo Williams, Graham-Kapowsin, jr.

DB — Sam Rigg, Olympia, sr.

DB — Connor Sarmiento, Bethel, soph.

FIRST-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

K — Luke Mackey, Bethel, soph.

P — Sam Rigg, Olympia, sr.

P — Payton Lindgren, Bonney Lake, sr.

RS — Coleton Brown, Graham-Kapowsin, sr.

SP — Noah Miller, Olympia, soph.

SP — Isaiah Coffin, Spanaway Lake, sr.

SP — Jordan Swain, Yelm, jr.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Tucker Downing, Olympia, jr.

RB — Colt Miller, Bonney Lake, jr.

RB — Ibrahima Diallo, Olympia, jr.

WR — Keh’Ano Corpuz, Graham-Kapowsin, fr.

WR — Malik Burns, Spanaway Lake, jr.

WR — Xavier Wise, Bonney Lake, fr.

OL — Pule Wilson, Bonney Lake, sr.

OL — Cody Schwab, Spanaway Lake, sr.

OL — Mason Weibel, Bonney Lake, jr.

OL — Blake Coole, Bonney Lake, jr.

OL — Kaleb Mulcare, Olympia, sr.

TE — Quinncey Ratteray, Graham-Kapowsin, sr.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Johnnie Halsell, Spanaway Lake, sr.

DL — MJ Wadley, Yelm, jr.

DL — Chris Conte, Bonney Lake, sr.

DL — Angelis Bravo, Bethel, sr.

LB — Keyan Wilson, Graham-Kapowsin, jr.

LB — Cordae Cummings, Spanaway Lake, jr.

LB — Cody Cano, Boonney Lake, jr.

LB — Rayden Shanks, Bethel, fr.

DB — Jayce Halasz, Graham-Kapowsin, soph.

DB — Jay Sumich, Yelm, sr.

DB — Aden Carr, Olympia, jr.

SECOND-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

K — Sterling Temple, Yelm, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Bethel: DB Jayden Miller, sr.; C Dustin Ridge, jr.; RT Louie Cappetto, jr.; DB Jordan Williams, sr.

Graham-Kapowsin: DB Raymond Lagat, jr.; DL Nidahs Nomura, jr.; OL Joey Savusa, sr.

Bonney Lake: DB Jackson Elliott, sr.; OL Walker Olsen, sr.; WR Treyvon Rodde, jr.

Decatur Golden Gators wide receiver Scottie Dinwiddie (14) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the game against the Enumclaw Hornets at Pete’s Pool, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Enumclaw, Wash.
Decatur Golden Gators wide receiver Scottie Dinwiddie (14) catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the game against the Enumclaw Hornets at Pete’s Pool, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Enumclaw, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

3A NPSL

Player of the Year: Ray Palmer, White River

Offensive Player of the Year: Chaz Strickland, White River

Defensive Player of the Year: Zamarie Tellez, Federal Way

Coach of the Year: Wyatt Evenson, White River

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Antoine Williams, Decatur, soph.

QB — Gavin Trachte, Enumclaw, sr.

RB — Cole Chiechi, Enumclaw, sr.

WR — Parker Fry, White River, jr.

WR — Zamarie Tellez, Federal Way, sr.

WR — DJ Smith, Thomas Jefferson, sr.

WR — Scottie Dinwiddie, Decatur, soph.

OL — Nic Storem, Enumclaw, sr.

OL — Jack Trumbull, Enumclaw, jr.

OL — Bo Burbank, White River, jr.

OL — Kevin Ramsey, Federal Way, sr.

OL — Dominic Flugstad, Todd Beamer, sr.

K — Brodix John, Enumclaw, soph.

K — Giovanni Vergara-Trujillo, Federal Way, sr.

P — Palmer Beus, White River, jr.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Kannias Alava, Enumclaw, soph.

DL — Blake Bargelt, White River, sr.

DL — Eli Saleaumua, Decatur, sr.

LB — Kyle Webb, Enumclaw, sr.

LB — Kovi Poulin, White River, sr.

LB — Kam Balles, Auburn Mountainview, sr.

LB — Michael Havili, Decatur, sr.

DB — Cole Chiechi, Enumclaw, sr.

DB — Jaylin Sinclair, Federal Way, sr.

DB — DJ Smith, Thomas Jefferson, jr.

DB — Jasonni Prum, Decatur, sr.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

RB — Luke Garza, Kent-Meridian, soph.

RB — Devin Coagdan, Decatur, sr.

WR — Kage Kuro, Enumclaw, sr.

WR — Ayuba Dukuly, Kent-Meridian, jr.

WR — Jaylin Sinclair, Federal Way, sr.

OL — Charlie Robbins, White River, sr.

OL — Phillip Riley, Auburn Mountainview, sr.

OL — Tucker Bartlett, Kentlake, sr.

OL — Caleb Efekpokpor, Decatur, sr.

OL — Dyvhinity Puaauli, Decatur, sr.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Nic Storem, Enumclaw, sr.

DL — Palmer Beus, White River, jr.

DL — Chester Malele-Tala, Federal Way, jr.

DL — Prince Lemafa, Thomas Jefferson, jr.

LB — Kaicen Carter, Federal Way, soph.

LB — Maurice Fuavai, Federal Way, sr.

LB — Gabriel Lemelle, Thomas Jefferson, soph.

DB — Kannon Kuzaro, Enumclaw, jr.

DB — Adonai Garza, Kent-Meridian, sr.

DB — Miles Fuavai, Federal Way, jr.

DB — Thierry Wah, Auburn Mountainview, soph.

Mount Tahoma wide receiver Elijah Durr (1) reacts to a touchdown against the Lincoln Abes during the first half of the game at Lincoln High School, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash.
Mount Tahoma wide receiver Elijah Durr (1) reacts to a touchdown against the Lincoln Abes during the first half of the game at Lincoln High School, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

3A PSL — NARROWS

MVP: Elijah Durr, Mount Tahoma

Offensive MVP: Jadeon Scranton, Lincoln

Co-Defensive MVP: Anthony Mancao, Lincoln and Teaven Jones, Mount Tahoma

Lineman of the Year: Peyton Howard, Gig Harbor

Coaching Staff of the Year: Jeff Scoma and Gig Harbor Staff

Sportsmanship: Central Kitsap Cougars and Silas Rams

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Birk Johnston, Bellarmine Prep, sr.

QB — Sione Kaho, Lincoln, jr.

RB — Max Schwab, Gig Harbor, jr.

RB — Nezie White, Mount Tahoma, sr.

WR — Ilaikimi Malafu, Lincoln, sr.

WR — Luke Shaw, Bellarmine Prep, soph.

WR — Kasey Williams, Lincoln, sr.

OL — Brennan Hammond, Central Kitsap, sr.

OL — Hunter Parris, Gig Harbor, sr.

OL — Andrew Savaiinaea, Mount Tahoma, sr.

OL — Chronicles Tauave, Mount Tahoma, jr.

OL — Kamari Wilson, Mount Tahoma, fr.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Andrew Asaeli, Mount Tahoma, sr.

DL — Kaivone Cooks, Lincoln, sr.

DL — Venisala Maiava, Lincoln, sr.

LB — Ansel Auernhamer, Central Kitsap, sr.

LB — Henry Blake, Gig Harbor, sr.

LB — Johan Gerl, Gig Harbor, sr.

LB — Shan Jones, Mount Tahoma, sr.

DB — Felix Diaz, Mount Tahoma, sr.

DB — Ramon Jones, Lincoln, sr.

DB — Elijah Shaw, Bellarmine Prep, fr.

DB — Kasey Williams, Lincoln, sr.

FIRST-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

K — Landon Kingston, Silas, jr.

RS — Tyrone Jones, Lincoln, sr.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Mikkah Cordero, Mount Tahoma, sr.

RB — Keshawn Hines, Mount Tahoma, sr.

RB — Wilson West, Gig Harbor, soph.

WR — Riley Foster, Silas, sr.

WR — Hunter Goodsell, Bellarmine Prep, sr.

WR — Larry Williams III, Central Kitsap, jr.

OL — Lincoln Barnes, Central Kitsap, soph.

OL — AJ Burns, Lincoln, sr.

OL — Egesi Mendoza, Lincoln, sr.

OL — Zach Nelson, Silas, sr.

OL — Josh Page, Gig Harbor, sr.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — William Cody, Gig Harbor, jr.

DL — Matt Fulkerson, Silas, jr.

DL — Samuel Hunter, Bellarmine Prep, sr.

DL — Johnathan Taylor, Central Kitsap, sr.

LB — Casey Gebauer, Bellarmine Prep, soph.

LB — Emmett Stewart, Silas, jr.

LB — Devonte Sumpter, Silas, jr.

LB — Ethan Trader, Gig Harbor, sr.

DB — Josh Durr, Mount Tahoma, sr.

DB — Ezra Mungai, Bellarmine Prep, jr.

DB — Mason Raty, Central Kitsap, jr.

DB — Ahmire Rooster-Hart, Mount Tahoma, fr.

SECOND-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

RS — Quentin Hodge, Mount Tahoma, soph.

HONORABLE MENTION

Bellarmine Prep: OL Tyler Jensen, fr.

Central Kitsap: RB Kevin Morales, jr.; LB Dylan Taylor, jr.

Gig Harbor: RB Troy Arnold, sr.

Lakes running back Toetu Moliga-Taiepisi (22) carries the ball against the Curtis Vikings during the first half of the game at Harry Lang Stadium, on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Lakewood, Wash.
Lakes running back Toetu Moliga-Taiepisi (22) carries the ball against the Curtis Vikings during the first half of the game at Harry Lang Stadium, on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Lakewood, Wash. Brian Hayes bhayes@thenewstribune.com

3A PSL — NISQUALLY

MVP: Toetu Moliga, Lakes

Offensive MVP: Jadis Lefono, Lakes

Defensive MVP: Ta’u Mareko, Lakes

Lineman of the Year: Apela Sarte, Lakes

Coaching Staff of the Year: Dave Miller and Lakes Staff

Sportsmanship: North Thurston Rams

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Lucas Wiseman, Peninsula, sr.

RB — Cooper Jones, Timberline, jr.

RB — Jacob Martin, Peninsula, sr.

TE — Lee Snyder, Lakes, sr.

WR — Tristan Baker, Lakes, sr.

WR — Ean Owens, Lakes, jr.

WR — Carter Pennington, Capital, jr.

OL — Kataferu Galoia, Timberline, jr.

OL — Cort Larsen, Capital, sr.

OL — Fili Laulu, Lakes, jr.

OL — Tupu Saleaumua, Lakes, sr.

OL — TJ Strilcov, Peninsula, jr.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Royal Charles, Peninsula, sr.

DL — Michael Faamausili, Lakes, sr.

DL — Owen Hackney, Capital, sr.

DL — Amacyn Savelio, Timberline, jr.

LB — Caleb Bacon, Timberline, jr.

LB — Thomas Marzano, Peninsula, jr.

LB — Romiece Taviuni, Lakes, fr.

LB — Judah Thale, Capital, sr.

DB — Corey Irish, Lakes, sr.

DB — Logan Johnson, Peninsula, jr.

DB — Brodie LaRitz, Capital, sr.

DB — An’Treas Thomas, Lakes, sr.

FIRST-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

P — Talen McDonnell, Peninsula, jr.

P — Marco Villa, River Ridge, jr.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Cam Vongdara, Timberline, soph.

RB — Jalon Fulton, River Ridge, sr.

RB — Patrick Halpin, Capital, sr.

TE — CJ Duenas, Timberline, soph.

WR — Trever Bingham, Peninsula, sr.

WR — Chayton Hatch, Capital, sr.

WR — Keaton Thomas, Timberline, jr.

OL — Karter Chirhart, River Ridge, soph.

OL — Amacyn Savelio, Timberline, jr.

OL — Andru Tuipe’a, River Ridge, jr.

OL — Harland Warrior, Capital, sr.

OL — Grant Williams, Peninsula, sr.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Karver Bulloch, Capital, jr.

DL — Asher Epstein, Peninsula, jr.

DL — Henry Hovde, North Thurston, sr.

DL — Kyran Sessoms, Lakes, soph.

LB — Kaleb Hunkin, River Ridge, sr.

LB — Slater Jack, River Ridge, jr.

LB — Colton Ranes, North Thurston, jr.

LB — Toa Tunai, North Thurston, fr.

DB — Kaine Aguon, River Ridge, sr.

DB — Nehemiah Grandorff, Peninsula, sr.

DB — Garrette Murphy, Capital, jr.

DB — Champion Spearman, Timberline, soph.

SECOND-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

K — Jude Grape, Lakes, fr.

K — Talen McDonnell, Peninsula, jr.

HONORABLE MENTION

North Thurston: DB Jackson Brewer, jr.; LB William Doerrheim, jr.; DL Benjamin Vasquez, jr.

Peninsula: DL Aiden Muilenburg, jr.

River Ridge: DL Jerry Ha, jr.

Franklin Pierce running back Bryson Allen stands for a portrait at Franklin Pierce Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash.
Franklin Pierce running back Bryson Allen stands for a portrait at Franklin Pierce Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Tacoma, Wash. Liesbeth Powers lpowers@thenewstribune.com

2A SPSL

League MVP: Bryson Allen, Franklin Pierce

Offensive Player of the Year: Slavik Shemedyuk, Fife

Defensive Player of the Year: Zeke Isaacson, Franklin Pierce

Offensive Lineman of the Year: Giovanni Eddinger, Orting

Defensive Lineman of the Year: Xander Shaw, Steilacoom

Special Teams Player of the Year: Shiron Seniours, Orting

Co-Athlete of the Year: Jeremiah Orcutt, Franklin Pierce and Colin Boykin, Clover Park

Coach of the Year: Cody Baskett, Orting

Sportsmanship: Clover Park

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Titus Kaeka, Steilacoom

QB — Cole Fowler, Eatonville

RB — Carson McCall, Orting

RB — Ja’mire Ford, Franklin Pierce

RB — Israel Shrode, Orting

WR — Jaleo Johnson, Steilacoom

WR — Jacob Simons, Eatonville

WR — Mateo Christie-Suddeath, Foss

WR — Evan DiPetrillo, Steilacoom

TE — Kannon King, Fife

TE — Isaiah Gilchrist, Orting

OL — Ian Swaney, Franklin Pierce

OL — Anthony Aloisio, Franklin Pierce

OL — Porotesano Mataio, Steilacoom

OL — Cale Lafountaine, Orting

OL — Vili Taufatofua, Franklin Pierce

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Tevita Aholelei, Franklin Pierce

DL — Wesley Letoi, Washington

DL — Liam Fogarty, Orting

DL — Labor Day Nielsen, Fife

LB — Pea Puletu, Fife

LB — Brady Whitaker, Orting

LB — Rolando Kiliona, Washington

LB — Amos Voss, Orting

DB — Mason Belvedere, Orting

DB — Amari Samuel, Eatonville

DB — Ben Stevenson, Fife

DB — Noah Maxwell, Steilacoom

K — Ryan Warren, Franklin Pierce

P — Jacob Simons, Eatonville

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Kyle Curtis, Orting

QB — Mattson Ducharme, Fife

RB — Syr’Anthony Lomiga, Franklin Pierce

RB — Shiron Seniours, Orting

RB — Carlos Reyes, Fife

WR — Evan Polly, Orting

WR — Colton Herbrand, Eatonville

WR — Jason Freeland, Steilacoom

TE — Chase Porter, Clover Park

TE — Jimmy Amadeo, Franklin Pierce

OL — Tyler Henson, Steilacoom

OL — Kisan Rufus, Clover Park

OL — Eusiquio Sierra, Fife

OL — Zach Beane, Eatonville

OL — R.J. Soliai, Clover Park

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Ethan Rogers, Eatonville

DL — Hudson Hobbs, Orting

DL — Tony O’Brien, Fife

DL — Dieu Merci Kinzamba, Foss

LB — Justin Chang, Steilacoom

LB — Rayson Jonas, Clover Park

LB — Xavier Patrlja, Steilacoom

LB — Nash Sherrard, Eatonville

DB — Jayden Schoenbachler, Orting

DB — Kano Kaeka, Steilacoom

DB — Jullian Amadeo, Franklin Pierce

DB — Alex Charles, Clover Park

K — Laithan Lawson, Orting

P — Johnnie Burnett, Washington

2A EVERGREEN

MVP: Wyatt Hoffman, W.F. West, soph.

Offensive MVP: Peyton Davis, Tumwater, sr.

Defensive MVP: Grady Wall, Tumwater, jr.

Coaching staff: W.F. West

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

OL — Max Whitehall, Black Hills, sr.

OL — Jorge Leal, Centralia, sr.

OL — Konrad Blake, Tumwater, jr.

OL — Vann Hannukaine, Tumwater, sr.

OL — Peyton Santiago, W.F. West, sr.

QB — Mason Hill, Aberdeen, jr.

RB — Tyler Briscoe, Tumwater, jr.

RB — Grady Wall, Tumwater, sr.

RB — Miles Martin, W.F. West, sr.

WR — Gabe Matthews, Aberdeen, sr.

WR — Connor Colmeman, W.F. West, sr.

TE — Evan Baxter, Tumwater, sr.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Cole Nylander, Aberdeen, sr.

DL — Landon Anchors, Tumwater, jr.

DL — Vann Hannukaine, Tumwater, sr.

DL — Miles Martin, W.F. West, sr.

LB — Riley Wixson, Aberdeen, sr.

LB — Blake Heryford, Tumwater, sr.

LB — Gavin Kaikkonen, Tumwater, jr.

LB — Ayden Jacobson, W.F. West, sr.

DB — Luke Martin, Aberdeen, sr.

DB — Jess Bender, Black Hills, sr.

DB — Ethan Bello, Tumwater, jr.

DB — Wyatt Chase, Tumwater, sr.

FIRST-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

K — Grady Wall, Tumwater, jr.

P — Jaxon Budd, Tumwater, sr.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

OL — Jayden Gladson, Aberdeen, sr.

OL — Carter Kolodzie, Aberdeen, sr.

OL — Ethan Marson, Tumwater, soph.

OL — Cody Schwarz, W.F. West, soph.

OL — Hudson McCallum, W.F. West, jr.

QB — Jaxon Budd, Tumwater, sr.

RB — Micah Scroeder, Aberdeen, sr.

RB — Marshal Orona, Black Hills, soph.

RB — Malcolm Tukes, Centralia, sr.

WR — Adonis Hammonds, Aberdeen, sr.

WR — Jalen Amoroso, W.F. West, fr.

TE — Ryder Creamer, Aberdeen, sr.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Matthew Johnson, Black Hills, sr.

DL — Max Whitehall, Black Hills, sr.

DL — Sam Whitehall, Centralia, sr.

DL — Nathan Salas, Tumwater, sr.

DL — Grady Oien, W.F. West, sr.

DL — Josh Vigre, W.F. West, jr.

LB — Sam Schreiber, Aberdeen, jr.

LB — Marshal Orona, Black Hills, soph.

LB — Riley Carter, W.F. West

DB — Adonis Hammonds, Aberdeen, sr.

DB — Tyler Briscoe, Tumwater, jr.

DB — Charlie Crawford, Tumwater, sr.

SECOND-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

K/P — Gabe Matthews, Aberdeen, sr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Aberdeen: DB Waylon Palmer, jr.; OL Land’n Purdy, sr.; RB Sam Schrieber, jr.; RB Riley Wixson, sr.

Centralia: OL Colton Crow, soph.; LB Bubba Coronel, soph.; TE Owen Sherp, sr.; DB Bill Volavola, soph.

Black Hills: TE Tyson Creekpaum, jr.; OL Jacob Langan, soph.; DB Cooper Parkinson, sr.; DL Elijah Simpson, sr.; RB Jake Tinsley, jr.

Tumwater: RB Jayden Hinchcliffe, jr.; DL Mason Houskeeper, sr.; OL Nate Lowery, jr.; WR Gabe Millard, soph.; OL Rowdy Read, sr.

W.F. West: WR Holden Kunz, jr.; WR/DB Graysen Serl, sr.

1A NISQUALLY

MVP: Jabez Boyd, Life Christian, sr.

Offensive player of the year: Josiah Laurence, Cascade Christian, soph.

Defensive player of the year: Tayven Collins, Cascade Christian, jr.

Coach of the year: Devin Snyder, Cascade Christian

Sportsmanship: Annie Wright

FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Cordae Norling, Cascade Christian, fr.

RB — Donovan Walson, Cascade Christian, soph.

RB — Joziah Knight, Kingston, jr.

WR — Julian Roso, Life Christian, sr.

WR — Chance Jenkins, Cascade Christian, sr.

WR — Aaron Fujita, Life Christian, soph.

TE — Gus Guadnola, Annie Wright, jr.

OL — Ta’a Malu, Annie Wright, sr.

OL — Brycen Larson, Cascade Christian, sr.

OL — Ofa Taufalele, Life Christian, soph.

OL — Lotomama Jennings-Nu’u, Life Christian, soph.

OL — Elioenai Paolo, Life Christian, soph.

AP — Tayven Collins, Cascade Christian, jr.

FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Andy Li, Cascade Christian, sr

DL — Jermaine Tofa, Life Christian, soph.

DL — Josiah Edge, Annie Wright, sr.

DL — Ta’a Malu, Annie Wright, sr.

LB — Ian Willey, Annie Wright, jr.

LB — Gus Guadnola, Annie Wright, jr.

LB — Leland Moi, Life Christian, jr.

LB — Asher Floyd, Cascade Christian, soph.

DB — AJ McNully, Annie Wright, soph.

DB — Josiah Laurence, Cascade Christian, soph.

DB — Chance Jenkins, Cascade Christian, sr.

AP — Julian Roso, Life Christian, sr.

FIRST-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

K — Jameson Henery, East Jefferson, sr.

P — Jameson Henery, East Jefferson, sr.

Return specialist — Tayven Collins, Cascade Christian, jr.

SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE

QB — Aden Heritage, Bellevue/Seattle Christian, soph.

QB — Memphis Cress, Vashon, soph.

RB — Jackson Dupius, East Jefferson, jr.

RB — Luke O’Hara, East Jefferson, soph.

WR — Kylen Hamilton, Life Christian, sr.

WR — Ian Willey, Annie Wright, jr.

WR — Cohen Woodell, Klahowya, jr.

TE — Alex Garcia, East JEfferson, jr.

TE — Justin Durham, Life Christian, sr.

OL — Liam Walter, Kingston, jr.

OL — Brian Vu, Annie Wright, sr.

OL — Braydin Tobin, Klahowya, sr.

OL — Noah Cervantes, East Jefferson, sr.

OL — Zephaniah Vailahi-Sala, Life Christian, soph.

AP — Charlie Finch, Annie Wright, jr.

AP — Nate West, Klahowya, sr.

SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE

DL — Angelo Williams, Life Christiian, soph.

DL — Chayton Sullivan, Kingston, jr.

DL — Tyler Martin, East Jefferson, jr.

DL — RJ Cottingham, Klahowya, jr.

LB — Donovan Walson, Cascade Christian, soph.

LB — Micah Vaeao, Life Christian, fr.

LB — Isaac Stuart, East Jefferson, sr.

LB — Garrett Kemp, Klahowya, sr.

DB — Urijah Woodward, Kingston, jr.

DB — Trent Davis, Life Christian, fr.

DB — Jameson Henery, East Jefferson, sr.

DB — Ayden Hartman, Klahowya, jr.

AP — Caleb Donahue, Cascade Christian, jr.

SECOND-TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

K — Brody Robertson, Cascade Christian, fr.

P — Brayden Flowers, Kingston, jr.

Return specialist — Aaron Fujita, Life Christian, soph.

This story was originally published November 16, 2025 at 5:00 AM.

Tyler Wicke
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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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