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<p> <strong>Here we take a look at the top playoff performances in the state of Washington on the offensive & defensive side of the ball. As we head into the quarterfinals we will continue to track those athletes who are excelling in the post season... </strong><br></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563410' first='JJ' last='Leman'] 25' QB Mead </p>
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<p>The 6-2 200-pound QB has been off the charts good all year. Leman had Mead up 42-28 in the 4<sup>th</sup> against defending state champ Lake Stevens but couldn't hold on, in the 52-49 loss. On the night he hit on 7/11 passes for 247 yards and 4 TD's, also rushing for 108. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1128444' first='Max' last='Jones'] 26' RB/ [player_tooltip player_id='348143' first='Ryken' last='Moon'] 25' RB Bellevue </p>
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<p>Overall the Bellevue offense went for almost 400 on the ground, with Jones carrying 27 times for 184 yards and 2 TDs & Moon rushing 14 times for 101 and a score. The Stanwood program played tough in 24-14 loss. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='693811' first='Beau' last='Oaksmith'] 25' QB Seattle Prep </p>
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<p>The dual threat standout continued to impress, accounting for all five of his team's TDs (4 passing, 1 rushing) while hitting on 18/28 passes for 181 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also rushed 20 times for 125 yards in the 34-14 win over a good Lakes program. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1476199' first='Caleb' last='Reed'] 25' RB Arlington </p>
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<p>Arlington had the most impressive performance of round one with the 42-6 win over Graham Kapowsin. Reed has been outstanding all year and continued his successful season, rushing 20 times for 163 yards and 3 TDs. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563413' first='Steele' last='Isaacs'] 25' RB Sumner </p>
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<p>Isaacs has stepped up big for Sumner recently, scoring 3 TDs for his 3<sup>rd</sup> game in a row, in the 38-21 win over Kamiakin. He now has 11 touchdowns in the last month. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='348188' first='Maurice' last='Gosby'] Jr. 25' RB Lincoln </p>
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<p>Gosby Jr. was super impressive in the 34-28 win over Central Valley out of Spokane. The 5-9 160-pound junior wasn't going to be stopped, finishing with 215 yards and 4 touchdowns. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1136408' first='Beau' last='Butner'] 25' RB Central Valley </p>
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<p>Look for Butner to make a nice jump on the PRZ Rankings board when updated. The two-way standout has had a POY type season at Central, finishing out his year in fitting style, and totaling 219 yards (117 rush, 102 receiving) in the 34-28 loss to Lincoln of Tacoma. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='693845' first='Jake' last='Willis'] 25' WR Arlington </p>
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<p>The 1<sup>st</sup> team all state WR has been one of the most impressive kids in WA. He remained clutch, while catching 5 balls for 53 yards and 2 TDs against GK, in the 42-6 drubbing. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563416' first='Matt' last='McShane'] 25' WR Mead </p>
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<p>McShane was the primary beneficiary of QB [player_tooltip player_id='1563410' first='JJ' last='Leman']'s 7 completions, with the 5-11 WR accounting for 163 yards and 3 touchdowns. Mead lost a heartbreaker 52-49 but had a phenomenal year overall. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1563419' first='Cole' last='Brooke'] 25' RB Bothell </p>
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<p>Brooke was key in keeping Bothell close, during the team's 17-13 loss to Skyview. The underrated RB rushed 24 times for 136 yards with the Storm coming back to win late. </p>
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