Washington’s Top Overall Performers- Week 3

Washington&#8217;s Top Overall Performers- Week 3

Jordan Johnson September 19, 2023 @ 09:08 AM

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 3.         *No Particular Order         [player_tooltip player_id='643363' first='Damian' last='Aalona'] QB 24' Yelm/ [player_tooltip player_id='338811' first='Marius' last='Aalona'] WR 24' Yelm- The Aalona kids have been off the charts good early this season, with Damian hitting on 23/27 passes for 390 yards and 5 TDs. His brother continues to kill it, averaging more than 20 yards per catch in the 36-6 win over Central Kitsap. He finished with 9 receptions for 220 yards and 3 TDs for the defending state champs.    [player_tooltip player_id='115343' first='Jake' last='Schakel'] QB 24' Emerald Ridge- Eastern Washington got a steal with Schakel's commitment, with the returning co-conference POY hitting on 23/32 passes for 417 yards and 4 TDs/0 INTs. The 42-28 win was big against an always tough Sumner program.    [player_tooltip player_id='348138' first='Jayshon' last='Limar'] RB 25' Lake Stevens- Limar looked like one of the top athletes in the West for 2025, rushing 19 times for 157 yards and 4 total TDs, which included a 24-yard TD reception. The 63-13 win over Federal Way was definitive. Everyone will be anticipating the week 5 matchup versus #1 West Linn, OR. A team that beat Lake Stevens by 40 last year, with the primary question being..  How does Limar perform against that level of competition?    [player_tooltip player_id='158342' first='Gio' last='Kafentzis'] ATH/S 24' Emerald Ridge- Kafentzis is one of the best players in Washington and deserving of his 3* status. He came up clutch again against a good Sumner team, catching 9 passes for 167 yards and 3 TDs, in the 42-28 win.   [player_tooltip player_id='1040100' first='Brayden' last='Allen'] WR 25' Ridgeline 10-110-1 /[player_tooltip player_id='1065416' first='Landon' last='Garner'] QB 25' Ridgeline- Allen has been one of the most impressive Junior's in Washington early this season, catching another 10 passes for 110 yards and a TD. His Junior counterpart Garner has also played extremely well, going 20/35 for 211 yards and 2 TDs in the 20-17 win over Mead.   Brison Brailey RB 24' Mt Tahoma- The 5-8 back isn't the most recruited kid around but he can play some ball. Brailey rushed 27 times for 178 yards and 2 TDs in the 26-14 win over Spanaway Lake.   [player_tooltip player_id='115330' first='Malachi' last='Durant'] WR 24' Graham-Kapowsin- The Oregon St commit is having an MVP type season thus far, catching 7 passes for 126 yards and 3 TDs, in the 27-13 win over Olympia. Durant could be that x factor who helps GK win the 4A title.   [player_tooltip player_id='915306' first='Benji' last='Park'] TE/QB 24' Gig Harbor- A lot of credit to the big 6-4 215-pound TE who stepped in at QB during the 2nd half, passing for 2 TDs while rushing for another in the team's 21-20 win over Peninsula. The rivalry game turned ugly with a Peninsula athlete likely facing charges.    [player_tooltip player_id='158383' first='DJ' last='Duran'] QB 24' Chiawana / Cooper MacPherson OLB 25' Chiawana- You will hear MacPherson's name a lot over the next few years as the 6-3 190-pound OLB is legit. On Friday he made 11 tackles, with 2 TfL's, 1 sack, and 1 INT return for a TD, in the 52-10 win over Pasco. Duran has the potential of having a POY type season, hitting on 19/29 passes for 311 yards and 4 TDs.    [player_tooltip player_id='338799' first='Reggie' last='Witherspoon'] WR 24' Garfield/ [player_tooltip player_id='1165381' first='Reylen' last='Witherspoon'] RB 26' Garfield- The Witherspoon kids came to play this last week, with Reggie catching 5 passes for 127 yards and a TD, and the Sophomore RB rushing 26 times for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns, in the 28-19 win over Seattle Prep. Both will be playing D1 ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='1165359' first='Isaiah' last='Docken'] WR 26' Gonzaga Prep / [player_tooltip player_id='1165376' first='Jonah' last='Keller'] RB 24' - Docken is one of the more intriguing sophomores in the state. The 6-3 180-pound WR had 3 receptions for 54 yards and 2 TDs (38,8), with Keller carrying only 3 times but gaining 107 yards and scoring 2 touchdowns (54,40), in the 53-0 win over Ferris.   [player_tooltip player_id='115335' first='Jason' last='Brown'] RB 24' O'Dea- Everyone is aware he is one of the top RBs in the nation but even for Brown the 5 TDs in the first half (9,1,20,30,45) was an eye opener. O'Dea is going to be tough to beat, dropping the hammer on Rainier Beach 42-0.   Jayden Crace QB 24' Evergreen- The Plainsmen continue to look good, starting the season 3-0. Crace is a talented senior leader with experience, who just so happens to have multiple D1 kids around him. He passed for another 201 yards and 4 TDs in the 53-0 win over Kentlake.   [player_tooltip player_id='945870' first='Nolan' last='McWilliams'] ATH 25' Juanita- One of the more versatile athletes in the state for his class. McWilliams helped Juanita start (3-0), catching 5 passes for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns, in the 45-14 win over Hazen.