Winner of The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week (Nov. 10 to 15)
Voting is now closed for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between Nov. 10-15. Thanks to everyone who voted and supported local student-athletes.
This week’s winner is:
George Woods, Graham-Kapowsin football
The freshman safety grabbed three interceptions with 2.5 tackles (1 TFL) and a pass deflection in Saturday’s 34-7 state win over Kennedy Catholic.
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Bryson Allen, Franklin Pierce football — Cardinals RB/LB took 10 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown, adding six tackles on defense in Friday’s 36-21 state win over W.F. West.
Briytan Bailey, Puyallup football — Vikings RB took 19 carries for 182 yards and three touchdowns, adding a 13-yard catch in Friday’s 52-7 state win over Eastlake.
Tyler Briscoe, Tumwater football — T-Birds RB took 14 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown in Friday’s 47-6 state win over Washougal.
Mikkah Cordero, Mount Tahoma football — T-Birds QB totaled four touchdowns in Friday’s 42-7 state win over Seattle Prep. Cordero completed 12-of-23 passes for 236 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, adding three carries for 10 yards and another score on the ground.
Peyton Davis, Tumwater football — T-Birds RB rushed for 142 yards on 14 attempts in Friday’s 47-6 state win over Washougal.
Felix Diaz, Mount Tahoma football — Senior RB/LB took 11 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown, adding three tackles on defense in Friday’s 42-7 state win over Seattle Prep.
Nate Donavan, Sumner football — Spartans QB completed all seven of his pass attempts for 119 yards and a touchdown in Saturday’s 49-14 state win over Richland.
Jayce Halasz, Graham-Kapowsin football — Eagles WR had four catches for 78 yards and a touchdown in Saturday’s 34-7 state win over Kennedy Catholic.
Jadis Lefono, Lakes football — Lancers QB completed 17-of-21 passes for 210 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in Friday’s 35-34 state win over Liberty, adding six carries for 94 yards with a 72-yard touchdown run.
Lance McGee, Sumner football — Spartans RB took 14 carries for 166 yards and four first-half touchdowns in Saturday’s 49-14 state win over Richland.
Blake Pearson, Graham-Kapowsin football — Eagles RB took 13 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown, adding a seven-yard touchdown catch (two total) in Saturday’s 34-7 state win over Kennedy Catholic.
Braylon Pope, Sumner football — Spartans WR had four catches for 103 yards and a touchdown in Saturday’s 49-14 state win over Richland.
Jadeon Scranton, Lincoln football — Abes RB took 28 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown in Friday’s 28-19 state win at Rainier Beach.
Israel Shrode, Orting football — Cardinals RB ran for a team-high 109 yards with a game-clinching, 89-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of Friday’s 21-7 state win over Prosser.
Lee Snyder, Lakes football — Lancers LB/DB saved Lakes’ season with a game-winning tackle on Liberty’s two-point try in the final seconds, preserving a 35-34 win in Friday’s 3A state opener. Snyder had 10 total tackles.
AJ Tuivaiave, Graham-Kapowsin football — Eagles QB completed 13-of-25 passes for 165 yards and four touchdowns without a turnover in Saturday’s 34-7 state win over Kennedy Catholic.
Jayden Woodland, Puyallup football — Vikings WR posted a team-high 84 receiving yards (three receptions) with a touchdown in Friday’s 52-7 state win over Eastlake.
George Woods, Graham-Kapowsin football — Freshman safety grabbed three interceptions with 2.5 tackles (1 TFL) and a pass deflection in Saturday’s 34-7 state win over Kennedy Catholic.
This story was originally published November 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM.
