Washington’s Top Overall Performers- Week 3
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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…
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Continue ReadingEach 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.
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Damian Aalona Damian Aalona 6'1" | 190 lbs | QB Yelm | 2024 State WA QB 24′ Yelm/ Marius Aalona Marius Aalona 6'2" | 200 lbs | ATH Yelm | 2024 State WA 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.
Jake Schakel Jake Schakel 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Emerald Ridge | 2024 State WA 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.
Jayshon Limar Jayshon Limar 6'0" | 190 lbs | RB Lake Stevens | 2025 State WA 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?
Gio Kafentzis Gio Kafentzis 5'8" | 180 lbs | WR Emerald Ridge | 2024 State WA 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.
Brayden Allen Brayden Allen 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Ridgeline | 2025 State WA WR 25′ Ridgeline 10-110-1 / Landon Garner Landon Garner 6'1" | 170 lbs | QB Ridgeline (Liberty Lake, WA) | 2025 State WA 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.
Malachi Durant Malachi Durant 6'2" | 160 lbs | ATH Graham-Kapowsin | 2024 State WA 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.
Benji Park Benji Park 6'5" | 225 lbs | ATH Gig Harbor | 2024 State WA 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.
DJ Duran DJ Duran 6'4" | 200 lbs | QB Chiawana | 2024 State WA 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.
Reggie Witherspoon Reggie Witherspoon 5'9" | 160 lbs | WR Garfield | 2024 State WA WR 24′ Garfield/ Reylen Witherspoon Reylen Witherspoon 5'10" | 165 lbs | RB O'Dea | 2026 State WA 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.
Isaiah Docken Isaiah Docken 6'3" | 185 lbs | WR Gonzaga Prep | 2026 State WA WR 26′ Gonzaga Prep / Jonah Keller Jonah Keller 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Gonzaga Prep | 2026 State WA 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.
Jason Brown Jason Brown 5'10" | 205 lbs | ATH ODea | 2024 State WA 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.
Nolan McWilliams Nolan McWilliams 5'11" | 180 lbs | WR Roosevelt | 2025 State WA 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.