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<p><strong>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 7.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>*No Particular Order</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='915362' first='Grady' last='Woodward'] 24' WR Eastlake / <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136335' first='Bryson' last='Hodges']</strong> 25' WR Eastlake </p>
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<p>The 6-3 UW Baseball commit Woodward had 10 catches for 165 yards, with the Jr. standout Hodges catching 7 passes for 122 yards and a TD, in Eastlake's 30-28 upset win over Mount Si.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1188085' first='Sione' last='Kaho']</strong> 27' QB Lincoln </p>
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<p>We've talked about Kaho almost every week as he currently projects as one of top freshman QB's in the nation. He passed for 5 TDs in one quarter against Silas, before finishing 15 of 22 for 265 yards and 6 touchdowns, all in the first half. The Abes won 55-13. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='348145' first='Devon' last='Forehand'] 25' QB Kennedy Catholic/ [player_tooltip player_id='726151' first='Dante' last='Saladino'] 26' WR Kennedy Catholic 3-81-2 TDs </p>
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<p>The Junior QB has been super impressive, hitting on 10 of 14 passes for 221 yards and 4 TDs. The state's #1 baseball player Saladino had 3 receptions for 81 yards and 2 of those touchdowns, in their 57-6 win over 3A Conference leader Auburn Riverside. Prior to this Riverside was only giving up 16 points per game. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='348144' first='Landon' last='Renfroe'] 25' QB Eastlake</p>
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<p>One of the top Junior QBs in the state, battled through 4 INTs, hitting on 24/42 passes for 395 yards and 3 TDs. Renfroe came up clutch on numerous occasions, looking the part regardless of the picks. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='115333' first='Beau' last='Phillips'] 24' RB/DB Mount Si </p>
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<p>Credit to Montana, UC Davis, and Idaho St who have all offered Phillips. He carried 25 times for 130 yards and 3 TDs, one of which came on defense, in the last second defeat to Eastlake.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='115340' first='Jabez' last='Woods'] 24' WR Graham-Kaposwin /[player_tooltip player_id='115330' first='Malachi' last='Durant'] 24' WR Graham-Kapowsin </p>
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<p>One of the top WR duos in the West continued to do their thing, with Woods catching 9 passes for 123 yards and 2 TDs, and Oregon St commit Durant grabbing 6 balls for 121, in the 35-7 win. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='915389' first='Brison' last='Bailey'] 24' RB Mount Tahoma</p>
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<p>Bailey has quietly had one of the better seasons of any back in WA, going for 100+ in almost every game. He carried 16 times for 193 yards and 2 TDs in the 42-7 win over Stadium. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1512546' first='Beau' last='Harlan'] </strong>25' RB Camas </p>
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<p>Harlan scored 2 TDs and teamed with<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='348180' first='Titan' last='Brody'] </strong>to rush for 141 yards, beating undefeated Skyview 21-9. The Papermakers played lights out on D and will lean on this pair of Jr. RB's heading into the playoffs. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='693729' first='Sage' last='Salopek'] 24' CB O'Dea</p>
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<p>One of the fastest athletes in the West has had an unreal career in the secondary for O'Dea. The undefeated Irish beat Ballard 55-21, with Salopek making 2 tackles, with an INT and a fumble recovery. He has 4 interceptions on the year and 10 for his career.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='206275' first='Jackson' last='Almond'] 24' ATH/DB Cascade Christian</p>
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<p>One of the top small school athletes in the NW. Statistically Almond has been dominant, finishing with 2 INTs in the 36-13 win over Life Christian. He now has 9 interceptions in 7 games. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='158402' first='Daveon' last='Superales'] 24' QB Graham-Kapowsin</p>
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<p>Superales has been consistent all year, accounting for all 5 TDs (4 passing) in the teams 35-7 win over South Kitsap. He will have a chance to go against D1 commit [player_tooltip player_id='115343' first='Jake' last='Schakel'] this week, with 7-0 GK taking on 6-1 Emerald Ridge. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='348181' first='Nehemiah' last='Washington'] 25' RB Decatur</p>
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<p>The 6-0 205 pound back has had an outstanding year, rushing 30 times for 146 yards and 2 TDs, in the 30-14 win over Kentwood. Washington is averaging over 120 yards per game. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1108391' first='JT' last='Marsh']</strong> 24' ATH Cedarcrest</p>
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<p>Statistically Marsh has been one of the best in the country this season. The 5-9 175-pound athlete recorded 14 catches for 167 yards and a TD, also adding 1 INT and a fumble recovery on D, in their 13-0 win over Everett. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='206270' first='Navarre' last='Dixon'] Jr. RB Emerald Ridge</p>
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<p>Dixon made the transfer from Lincoln after a successful sophomore season and hasn't disappointed. On Friday he rushed 28 times for 179 yards and a TD, in the 12-0 win over a feisty Bellarmine Prep team. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1108353' first='Roy' last='Lockley'] III </strong> 24' RB Bethel </p>
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<p>From a recruitment standpoint most aren't aware of Lockley, but he has been outstanding all year. On the night the 6-1 220-pound RB carried 30 times for 173 yards and 3 TDs, in a clutch 28-21 win over Puyallup. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1655955' first='Jake' last='Johnson']</strong> 24' DB Mount Si</p>
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<p>The 5-10 160-pound DB was impressive against talented Jr. QB [player_tooltip player_id='348144' first='Landon' last='Renfroe'], intercepting 2 passes, with [player_tooltip player_id='115333' first='Beau' last='Phillips'] taking one to the house as well in their loss.</p>
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