KingCo’s Top Returners Next Season (Ranked #1-12) 4A/3A OFFENSE
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Referenced below are the most influential underclassmen returning in the 4A/3A KINGCO. This list is NOT just based on recruiting although it does factor in. Have a look at who could be next year’s POY’s within the conference.. OFFENSE 1. Willi…
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Continue ReadingReferenced below are the most influential underclassmen returning in the 4A/3A KINGCO. This list is NOT just based on recruiting although it does factor in. Have a look at who could be next year’s POY’s within the conference..
OFFENSE
1.
Willi Wascher
Willi
Wascher
6'3" | 290 lbs | OL
Bellevue | 2025
State
WA
25′ C Bellevue
One of the top centers in America for the 2025 class, recently landing an offer from Miami. Wascher was named the conference lineman of the year and can play multiple spots up front. At 6-3 280 he is more of a G/C at the next level while fundamentally being elite.
2. Demetri Manning Demetri Manning 6'7" | 340 lbs | OL Bellevue | 2025 State WA 25′ T Bellevue
As most know Manning is one of the top ranked O lineman in the country for his class, with offers from the likes of Florida, Florida St, Tennessee, Oregon & Washington. He earned 1st team all-conference honors on both sides of the football showing off that versatility on D and moving incredibly well at 6-7 340.
3. Casey Larson Casey Larson 6'2" | 200 lbs | ATH Woodinville | 2025 State WA 25′ WR Woodinville
Larson is probably the top overall athlete in the conference. The 6-3 200-pound standout earned 1st team all KingCo honors on both sides of the ball, totaling 1,189 yards and 11 TDs.
4. Peyton Cunningham Peyton Cunningham 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH North Creek | 2025 State WA 25′ ATH North Creek
Cunningham landed an early Washington St offer and has put together back-to-back 1st team all conference seasons. As a junior he went for1,053 yards and 11 TD’s.
5. Bryson Hodges Bryson Hodges 6'3" | 180 lbs | DB Eastlake | 2025 State WA 25′ WR Eastlake
Hodges is very similar to Woodinville’s Larson, with his size (6-3 180) and overall athleticism. He caught 27 balls for 472 yards and 5 TDs, averaging a team leading 17.5 yards per catch. He was a 2nd team all KingCo WR while grabbing 1st team accolades on D.
6. Josh Menold Josh Menold 6'1" | 185 lbs | ATH Skyline | 2025 State WA 25′ RB Skyline
The 6-1 180-pound, 1st team all-conference RB, had a monster junior campaign totaling 1720 yards on 275 touches. He’s a strong, fast back, who should lead one of the state’s top returning perimeters next season.
7. Luke Morgan Luke Morgan 6'0" | 175 lbs | WR Skyline | 2026 State WA 26′ WR Skyline
Morgan projects as one of the top 26’s in the state. He had a breakout sophomore year, earning 2nd team all KingCo honors, while coming up clutch with multiple TD’s during the playoffs.
8. Cameron Weir Cameron Weir 5'10" | 175 lbs | ATH Skyline | 2025 State WA 25′ WR Skyline
The 10.6 100-meter athlete did a little bit of everything, earning 1st team all-conference honors at WR & KR. Weir is hands down one of the most dangerous athletes statewide when in space.
9. Nolan McWilliams Nolan McWilliams 5'11" | 180 lbs | WR Roosevelt | 2025 State WA 25′ WR Juanita
Statistically speaking Mcwilliams had one of the best seasons of any underclassmen in Washington, helping the Rebels to a 7-3 record, and catching 54 passes for 859 yards and 12 TD’s. He was a 1st team all-conference kid.
10. Max Jones Max Jones 5'11" | 200 lbs | RB Bellevue | 2026 State WA 26′ RB Bellevue
As a sophomore Jones stepped in and did extremely well, helping the Wolverines to the 3A state title. On the season he averaged 8 yards per carry with double digit TDs.
11. Jack Beardall Jack Beardall 6'2" | 285 lbs | OL Eastlake | 2025 State WA 25′ G Eastlake
Beardall was one of the most dominant interior lineman in Washington last season, helping the Wolves advance to the state semifinals. He was an unquestioned 1st team all KingCo Guard.
12. Dallas So’oto Dallas So’oto 5'11" | 190 lbs | QB Juanita | 2025 State WA 25′ QB Juanita
So’oto is just a really good overall athlete (baseball). He earned 1st team all-conference honors, totaling 2,065 yards and 17 TDs, while hitting on 71% of his passes.
Honorable Mention: Ryken Moon Ryken Moon 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Bellevue | 2025 State WA 25′ ATH Bellevue, Johnny O’Connor 25′ G Bellevue, Jackson McGill Jackson McGill 5'11" | 165 lbs | QB North Creek | 2025 WA 25′ QB North Creek, Taysean Taylor Taysean Taylor 6'2" | 215 lbs | DL Newport | 2025 State WA 25′ T Newport, Levi Grothen Levi Grothen 6'1" | 180 lbs | QB Woodinville | 2025 State WA 25′ QB Woodinville, Landon Renfroe Landon Renfroe 6'3" | 210 lbs | QB Eastlake | 2025 State WA 25′ QB Eastlake, Caden Price Caden Price 6'1" | 185 lbs | OL Bothell | 2025 State WA 25′ G Bothell, Blake Blumenthal Blake Blumenthal 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Issaquah | 2025 WA 25′ WR Issaquah, Ben Bradshaw 25′ G Hazen, Dane Aslen Dane Aslen OL Juanita | 2025 WA 25′ G Juanita