Washington's Top Overall Peformers- Week 2

Each week we will be highlighting the state's top performers across all classifications. Many times numbers aren't posted so feel free to send info on athletes via X/Twitter, email etc.. Have a look at some of Washington's best for Week 2.       *No Particular Order           [player_tooltip player_id='158338' first='Rocco' last='Koch'] QB 24' Curtis- The returning Conference POY put together an unreal performance, totaling 413 yards and 5 TD's. He looked like a man amongst boys running the ball, carrying 28 times for 173 yards and 4 touchdowns. Curtis beat Sumner 38-33, which is a potential game changer for the program.    [player_tooltip player_id='348142' first='Antoine' last='Lee'] RB 25' Kentwood- Probably the play of the night came via Lee who returned a punt 99 yards with less than a minute to go, to give Kentwood a 21-18 win over Peninsula. The talented Junior with multiple D1 offers (Arizona, Colorado), rushed 21 times for 148 yards (68 Yd Td) + a 2 point-conversion.    [player_tooltip player_id='693768' first='Keagan' last='Howard'] LB/TE 25' Lake Stevens- Maybe the player of the game in the teams 35-32 win over Bellevue. Howard made 18 tackles with 2 tackles for loss, while catching 3 passes for 53 yards and a TD, from his TE spot.   [player_tooltip player_id='158334' first='Marquawn' last='McCraney'] ATH 24 Highline- McCraney and the Pirates came all the way back, dropping 23 points in a few minutes, before falling 45-38 to Kennedy Catholic. The 4* ATH had 3 TDs (62, 7 receptions) + a 4 Yard run.   [player_tooltip player_id='643408' first='Bode' last='Gardner'] WR/DB 24' Mt Spokane- It's early but Gardner is playing as well as anyone in the state over the first two weeks. On Friday the state track champ caught 3 passes for 121 yards and 2 Total TD's, not counting two kick returns for touchdowns that were called back. In total he would have had over 300 all purpose without the penalties. Mt Spokane has looked good starting 2-0.   Gunnar Peterson RB 24' Eastmont- The 5-9 180 pound back broke the all-time school record for rushing yards, carrying 27 times for 166, in the teams 21-14 win over Timberline. The Wildcats have two quality wins to start the season.   [player_tooltip player_id='643363' first='Damian' last='Aalona'] QB 24' Yelm & [player_tooltip player_id='338811' first='Marius' last='Aalona'] 24' ATH Yelm- As good as the nationally ranked LB's are and the team in general, it will be because of the Aalona kids if Yelm is going to make another title run. Damian showed pinpoint accuracy hitting on 26/32 passes for 290 yards and 4 TDs, with brother Marius having a phenomenal night and catching 11 passes for 138 yards and 3 TDs, in the 62-34 win over Union.   [player_tooltip player_id='1040100' first='Brayden' last='Allen'] ATH 25' Ridgeline- One of the top two way threats in the state for the 2025 class, caught 10 passes for 137 yards and TD, while also playing stellar D and coming up with a clutch INT. That said as Mt. Spokane got by Allen and his guys 28-21.   [player_tooltip player_id='348171' first='Kolton' last='Matson'] QB 25' Lake Stevens- Matson has one of the fastest rising stocks in the state, hitting on 16 of 23 passes for 286 yards, and 5 total TD's (4 passing). He was clutch in the 35-32 win over Bellevue. The big test will come in week 5 when they host #1 West Linn OR, who beat them by 40 last year.    [player_tooltip player_id='158406' first='Julius' last='Leapai'] LB 24' Newport- One of the state's statistical leaders over the last few seasons was lights out once again making 11 tackles, with 3 tackles for loss, and a sack. He helped his team move to 2-0, outscoring their opponents 93-10 over the first two weeks.    [player_tooltip player_id='158402' first='Daveon' last='Superales'] QB 24' Graham Kapowsin & [player_tooltip player_id='348141' first='Khristian' last='Norris'] WR 24' Graham Kapowsin- Superales had his way with Puyallup dicing up their D, while completing TDs to four different receivers in the 42-13 win. He finished 27/34 for 218 yards and 4 TDs. Norris caught 10 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown, with highly touted D1 recruits [player_tooltip player_id='693678' first='Noah' last='Flores'] and [player_tooltip player_id='115330' first='Malachi' last='Durant'] scoring as well.   [player_tooltip player_id='1108541' first='Ethan' last='Kastner'] QB 24' Tumwater- Efficiency was key here with Kastner going 10/10 with 2 TD's in the 34-14 win over North Kitsap. Hitting on 100% of your passes is difficult regardless of the attempts.   [player_tooltip player_id='158380' first='Landen' last='Barger'] DT 24' Yelm- Last season's Conference D lineman of the year has been outstanding thus far. He added a sack and 2 tackles for loss in the teams win over Union.   Elijah Mcchristian WR 24' Lakes / [player_tooltip player_id='726155' first='Tristan' last='Baker'] ATH 26' Lakes / [player_tooltip player_id='402792' first='Legend' last='Galeai'] QB 26' Lakes- The Lancers are young but super talented. QB Galeai started as a freshman and returns with that experience under his belt. He threw for 3 TDs with senior leader Mcchristian catching 6 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. One of the state's top 26's Baker had 135 all-purpose yards and 2 TDs (35 rec, 66 rush) in the 34-17 win over River Ridge.   [player_tooltip player_id='1188085' first='Sione' last='Kaho'] QB 27' Lincoln- Some people are calling Kaho one of the top freshman QB's in the nation. The 6-2 190 pound 9th grader helped justify that status, going 15 of 17 for 141 yards and a TD. Not eye popping numbers but incredibly efficient against one of the top teams in Oregon, in the 17-14 loss to Tualatin.