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<p><strong>The Washington 4A Preseason All-State team is structured to highlight those individuals who project to be the most valuable on their individual teams. It is NOT a list with just the top recruits. Instead of honorable mention picks you will see extended 1st & 2nd team selections. Also referenced will be the Offensive & Defensive POY candidates. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Please note that this is not an all-conference breakdown, so it will be much more difficult to make this team when incorporating the entire state. Check it..</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Offensive POY Candidates (#1-4)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>1.[player_tooltip player_id='348171' first='Kolton' last='Matson'] 25' QB Lake Stevens</strong></p>
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<p><strong>2.[player_tooltip player_id='693684' first='Gavin' last='Packer'] 25' WR Skyview </strong></p>
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<p><strong>3.[player_tooltip player_id='1095820' first='Indiana' last='Jones'] 25' RB Kennedy Catholic </strong></p>
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<p><strong>4.[player_tooltip player_id='348138' first='Jayshon' last='Limar'] 25' RB Lake Stevens</strong></p>
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<p><strong> The returning Gatorade Washington POY [player_tooltip player_id='348171' first='Kolton' last='Matson'] is a good place to start if we are talking on state player of the year candidates. The 2x state champ will be a favorite after throwing for 3,408 yards and 49 TDs/5 INTs last season. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Teammate [player_tooltip player_id='348138' first='Jayshon' last='Limar'] could get in the mix as well playing for the 4A state power. He was impressive last year as well, finishing with 142 touches for 1,233 rushing/receiving yards and 14 TDs. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>I would consider [player_tooltip player_id='693684' first='Gavin' last='Packer'] the state's most exciting athlete, with Skyview potentially being a top 5 program this coming season. He went for 1000+ all-purpose yards and 10 TDs while missing 3 games. If he can help the Storm get to the title game, he will be your POY. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>You obviously can't sleep on [player_tooltip player_id='1095820' first='Indiana' last='Jones']. The returning NPSL player of the year went for over 1700 total yards and 28 TDs with zero fumbles last season. Look for the Lancers to once again be a 4A title contender which will help with the individual accolades. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Positionally I really like the ATH group with [player_tooltip player_id='726148' first='Zamarie' last='Tellez'] potentially being the most exciting player in the state for the 2026 class. If there is anyone who is the exception to the rule from a size standpoint it's him. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>I would consider [player_tooltip player_id='693679' first='Peyton' last='Cunningham'] somewhat underrated even with the Washington St and San Diego St offers, with 6-3 200-pound Idaho commit [player_tooltip player_id='693693' first='Casey' last='Larson'] being one of two individuals selected 1<sup>st</sup> team all-state on both sides of the football. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1165423' first='Brady' last='Jay'] put up some ridiculous numbers as a sophomore, passing for 3,251 yards and 48 TDs. The Big 9 POY will get some D1 looks. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Two other 25's who will likely kill it again include [player_tooltip player_id='693696' first='Cameron' last='Weir'] of Skyline and [player_tooltip player_id='1136319' first='Colson' last='Mackey'] of Richland. People are sleeping on Mackey with the film and numbers speaking for themselves. His 59 catches for 1,015 yards and 12 TDs were extremely impressive, with Weir earning 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference honors at WR/DB & as a Kick Returner. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Other underclassmen who we will hear a lot about include top 2027 recruit [player_tooltip player_id='1188109' first='Braylon' last='Pope'] who had 36 catches for 603 yards and 11 TDs as a freshman. 2026 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1165376' first='Jonah' last='Keller'] is somewhat unknown, but was the only sophomore to earn 1<sup>st</sup> team All GSL accolades, and has the potential of being the 2x conference POY. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Two D1 TE's headline that position with high profile 4* [player_tooltip player_id='693678' first='Noah' last='Flores'] committing to UCLA and [player_tooltip player_id='1136315' first='Carter' last='Cocke'] committing to FCS power Montana St. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>On the offensive front 6-6 tackle [player_tooltip player_id='587332' first='Noah' last='Thomas'] was an absolute steal for Oregon St. Him and UW commit [player_tooltip player_id='1248703' first='Lowen' last='Colman-Brusa'] could play early for the Huskies and Beavers. Both of their HS teams should compete for a state title. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1349889' first='Kingston' last='Kerkhoff'] had a big junior year and off season, landing a handful of big time D1 offers. 2027 [player_tooltip player_id='1188082' first='Gecova' last='Doyal'] is one of the fastest rising line prospects in the country for his class and should thrive playing for the state champs from an accolade standpoint. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Last but not least [player_tooltip player_id='945876' first='Jack' last='Beardall'] who is maybe the most fundamentally sound lineman in the state. He earned 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference honors and anchored the O line as part of a solid 11-2 Eastlake team. </strong></p>
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<p><strong>1ST TEAM OFFENSE</strong></p>
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<p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='348171' first='Kolton' last='Matson'] 25' Lake Stevens</p>
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<p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1165423' first='Brady' last='Jay'] 26' Moses Lake </p>
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<p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1095820' first='Indiana' last='Jones'] 25' Kennedy Catholic </p>
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<p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='348138' first='Jayshon' last='Limar'] 25' Lake Stevens</p>
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<p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1165376' first='Jonah' last='Keller'] 26' Gonzaga Prep </p>
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<p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='726148' first='Zamarie' last='Tellez'] 25' Federal Way </p>
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<p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='693693' first='Casey' last='Larson'] 25' Woodinville</p>
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<p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='693679' first='Peyton' last='Cunningham'] 25' North Creek </p>
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<p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='693684' first='Gavin' last='Packer'] 25' Skyview </p>
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<p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='693696' first='Cameron' last='Weir'] 25' Skyline </p>
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<p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1136319' first='Colson' last='Mackey'] 25' Richland</p>
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<p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1188109' first='Braylon' last='Pope'] 27' Sumner </p>
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<p>TE [player_tooltip player_id='693678' first='Noah' last='Flores'] 25' Graham-Kapowsin </p>
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<p>TE [player_tooltip player_id='1136315' first='Carter' last='Cocke'] 25' Sumner </p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='587332' first='Noah' last='Thomas'] 25' Skyview</p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1248703' first='Lowen' last='Colman-Brusa'] 25' Kennedy Catholic</p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1349889' first='Kingston' last='Kerkhoff'] 26' Curtis </p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1188082' first='Gecova' last='Doyal'] 27' Puyallup </p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1095818' first='Markus' last='Fetcho'] 25' Mead </p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='945876' first='Jack' last='Beardall'] 25' Eastlake</p>
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<p><strong>2ND TEAM OFFENSE</strong></p>
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<p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='348145' first='Devon' last='Forehand'] 25' Kennedy Catholic</p>
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<p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='348144' first='Landon' last='Renfroe'] 25' Eastlake</p>
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<p>QB [player_tooltip player_id='1136399' first='Jake' last='Davidson'] 25' Camas </p>
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<p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1136323' first='Josh' last='Menold'] 25' Skyline</p>
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<p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='348142' first='Antoine' last='Lee'] 25' Kentwood </p>
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<p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='987161' first='Lance' last='McGee'] 26' Davis </p>
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<p>RB [player_tooltip player_id='1136358' first='Kyson' last='Douglas'] 25' Puyallup </p>
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<p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='348141' first='Khristian' last='Norris'] 25' Graham-Kapowsin</p>
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<p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1165348' first='Luke' last='Morgan'] 26' Skyline </p>
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<p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='693683' first='Xavier' last='Ahrens'] 25' Curtis</p>
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<p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='726175' first='Brody' last='Bocek'] 26' Richland </p>
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<p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='693721' first='Parker' last='Mady'] 25' Curtis </p>
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<p>WR [player_tooltip player_id='1136422' first='Blake' last='Blumenthal'] 25' Issaquah</p>
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<p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1188105' first='J'Isaiah' last='Mitchell'] 27' Puyallup </p>
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<p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='726164' first='Joey' last='Thomas'] III 26' Kennedy Catholic</p>
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<p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='348164' first='Josiah' last='Paaga'] 25' Kennedy Catholic </p>
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<p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='693731' first='Chase' last='Lofton'] 25' Union </p>
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<p>ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1165345' first='Christian' last='Titialii'] 26' Auburn </p>
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<p>TE [player_tooltip player_id='348137' first='T'Andre' last='Waverly'] 25' Kamiak </p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='643215' first='Preston' last='Liberal'] 26' Puyallup </p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='693837' first='Madox' last='Meneses'] 25' Kennedy Catholic </p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1335990' first='Nick' last='Savage'] 25' Issaquah </p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1241961' first='Will' last='Lynch'] 27' Lake Stevens </p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='569907' first='Ayden' last='Bullinger'] 27' Graham-Kapowsin </p>
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<p>OL [player_tooltip player_id='1165391' first='Haris' last='Arnautovic'] 26' Mariner</p>
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