Pre-Rankings Update: Noteworthy WA 26’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><br>As referenced the Washington 2026 rankings will be updated in the coming weeks, with a few of the individuals mentioned below being added after successful seasons. Have a look .. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700360' first='Joseph' last='Galvan'] 5-9 180 RB Mount Si&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a down year for Mount Si at 3-7 last season, but it wasn't indicative of the talent on the roster. Galvan did a good job at the NW Showcase and returns after averaging 4 yards per carry while getting consistent playing time behind two seniors who graduate. Look for him to make some noise in the KingCo.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700361' first='Shia' last='Webster'] 5-10 195 RB Anacortes&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Webster was an honorable mention all-conference guy for the state champs last season, averaging 8.3 yards per carry with 530 rushing yards and 5 TDs. The three-sport athlete is incredibly versatile and one to watch, especially with Brady &amp; Brock Beaner graduating.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700364' first='Caden' last='Sullivan'] 5-11 200 LB Seton Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seton Catholic has some of the most talented small school athletes in the NW returning and Sullivan is another one. He did well at the NW showcase after battling an injury last year and finishing with 33 tackles and 5 TFL's.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700372' first='Wren' last='Jackson'] 6-1 195 Safety/OLB Gonzaga Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I would consider Gonzaga Prep one of the favorites to win a 4A state title this coming season. They have multiple D1 guys returning with experience up and down the roster. Wren looked great at the recent NW Showcase and will be a leader for the Bullpups.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700374' first='Tobias' last='Chappell'] 6-1 215 LB Union</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chappell recently participated in the Les Schwab Bowl and will be a key asset for coach Steve Pyne and a much improved Titans group. The All-American wrestler should be considered one of the top returning 26's in SW Washington.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700375' first='Hector' last='Pena'] 6-3 300 OL Cedarcrest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pena had a phenomenal junior season earning 1st team O line honors and being named KingCo Lake lineman of the year. He was one of the breakout athletes at the NW Showcase.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700377' first='Julian' last='Roso'] 6-1 190 WR Life Christian Academy&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roso has good size and literally does a little bit of everything. Over the last few years, he has averaged 18 yards per catch with double digit TD's, while also getting in the mix at QB and on defense.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700379' first='Ansen' last='Asbjornsen'] 5-11 165 WR Squalicum&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The shifty WR had a good junior year catching 31 passes for 472 yards and 6 TDs. He did well as part of FSP Blue Chip over the off season and separates himself with his speed, recently running a 11.1 100 meters.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700380' first='Ethan' last='Adams'] 6-2 190 QB Battle Ground</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Adams looked like one of the top QBs at the NW Showcase landing an offer from Western Oregon in the process. The 3-sport athlete has been a starter since his sophomore season, hitting on 56% of his passes for his career with close to 30 TDs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700382' first='Kekoa' last='Okiyama'] 5-9 165 WR Lake Stevens&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been a good off season for Okiyama thus far, running a 4.55 40-yard dash at the Poly Bowl back in March. This coming after a solid junior year where he caught 20 passes for 288 yards and 3 TDs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700388' first='Tre' last='Austin'] 5-10 180 DB/ATH Jackson&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the more underrated kids in the 2026 class. Austin did well at the NW Showcase after an impressive junior year that saw him put up legit numbers on both sides of the ball. For the season he averaged 6 yards per carry with 5 TDs, while also making 39 tackles with 5 PBU's.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1700383' first='Israel' last='Shrode'] 5-9 175 ATH Orting&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Watch the film as Shrode runs some of the best routes in the region. As a junior he went for 600+ yards and 11 TDs and is hands down one of the most exciting athletes to watch in the NW.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->