The 10 Best Players in the GSHL 4A/3A/2A OFFENSE
Here we breakdown the top players in the GSHL regardless of classification. The Criteria being used includes how valuable that individual is to his team, not just his overall recruitment. As we head into the 2023 season both Skyview and…
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Continue ReadingHere we breakdown the top players in the GSHL regardless of classification. The Criteria being used includes how valuable that individual is to his team, not just his overall recruitment. As we head into the 2023 season both Skyview and Camas have the potential of making a 4A title run with others at the 3A/2A level also looking like top 10 programs.
*Athletes will only be listed on one side of the ball
1. Gavin Packer Gavin Packer 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Skyview | 2025 State WA ATH 25′ Skyview
As referenced numerous times already, I foresee Packer being a leading candidate for 4A state POY honors even as a junior. The two-way standout was one of the only players on the west coast to earn 1st team all-league honors on both sides of the ball, and on special teams as a sophomore.
2. Caedmon Crader Caedmon Crader 6'6" | 285 lbs | OL Evergreen | 2024 State WA T 24′ Evergreen (Fox Crader)
From a recruiting standpoint the Oregon commit has blown up with many of the nation’s top schools offering. We will see how Coach Swain uses Fox next year and how dominant he is at the 3A level.
3. Noah Thomas Noah Thomas 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL Skyview | 2025 State WA T 25′ Skyview
I see Thomas becoming a big-time national recruit, much like Fox Crader in the coming months. As a sophomore the 6-6 tackle earned 2nd team all-league honors against legit competition. Expect this to be a big year for both Skyview and Thomas.
4. Jake Kennedy Jake Kennedy 6'1" | 175 lbs | ATH Skyview | 2024 WA QB 24′ Skyview
Definitely an athlete who hasn’t been on a lot of people’s radars. The returning co-conference POY quietly had one of the best regular seasons of any underclassmen in WA last year. Kennedy was off the charts good in 22′, leading the state for a while in TD/INT ratio while averaging 7 yards per carry.
5. Holden Bea Holden Bea 6'2" | 190 lbs | QB Washougal | 2024 State WA QB 24′ Washougal
The Idaho commit and 2A GSHL POY looks like the real deal. Credit to the Vandals for getting on him early as he could be a state statistical leader at his classification level, while potentially helping his team make a run come playoff time.
6.Trenton Swanson WR 24′ Camas
It wouldn’t surprise me to see Swanson end up the GSHL Offensive POY. He did have the luxury of having Taylor Iaone, last years player of the year, throwing him the ball. That said as his 60+ receptions, for close to 1000 yards, and 11 TDs speak to his game.
7. Arthur Ban Arthur Ban 6'5" | 205 lbs | WR Evergreen | 2024 State WA TE/WR 24′ Evergreen
I like Ban’s decisiveness and commitment to San Diego St. Look for Coach Swain to get him the ball often as you won’t be able to contain him if he’s not doubled. His length and ability to play multiple spots should help him be one of best in 3A.
8. Alander Jacob Alander Jacob 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB Skyview | 2024 WA RB 24′ Skyview ( Trey Jacob Trey Jacob 5'8" | 180 lbs | RB Skyview | 2024 State WA )
Jacob had an outstanding offseason after earning 1st team all GSHL honors for the Storm last year. With Skyview being a 4A State title contender, he could thrive from an accolade standpoint if the team lives up to expectations. Expect a 1000+ yard season with double digit TDs.
9. Sam Evers Sam Evers 6'2" | 180 lbs | WR Washougal | 2024 State WA WR 24′ Washougal
Evers has had a phenomenal career thus far, being named a 1st team all-league WR (2x), and going for over 1000 yards receiving and 16 TDs last season. He will be a 2A conference & state POY candidate.
10. Caden Drobinski Caden Drobinski 6'0" | 180 lbs | WR Union | 2025 State WA WR 25′ Union
As a sophomore Drobinski averaged 14 yards per catch with a handful of TDs. It wasn’t a typical year for Union finishing 3-6 but the Titans are a tradition rich program that should be able to bounce back.
10. Carson Osmus Carson Osmus 6'6" | 285 lbs | OL Camas | 2024 State WA T 24′ Camas
The 6-6 Washington St commit had a good junior year, earning 1st team all league honors. He will lead a Papermakers line with the potential of being one of the best in the entire NW.