KingCo-Crown Top Returning Underclassmen

Here we breakdown some of the top athletes returning in the KingCo Crown Division next season. With the all league awards recently being announced we are able to see who was recognized among the top players in the conference. The KingCo Crest will be up next.       [player_tooltip player_id='1568794' first='Drenden' last='Knaevelsrud'] 27' LB Mount Si    Most are already aware of the 6-4 Knaevelsrud after being the only sophomore in the 4A KingCo Crown to earn all-league honors last season. He backed that up as a 1st team all-conference selection this year being ranked one of the top LB's in the entire NW for his class.    [player_tooltip player_id='1789793' first='Ben' last='Odom'] 28' QB Skyline    The Texas transfer earned 1st team all-conference honors and is one of the top QBs in the West for the 2028 class. Odom hit on 70% of his passes for 1600 yards and 11 TDs, while rushing for 4 scores as well through the regular season.    [player_tooltip player_id='986705' first='Dreson' last='Jimerson'] 28' ATH Bellevue     Maybe the fastest rising prospect in the state of Washington for the 28' class. Jimerson's 10.7 speed puts him in a different category, breaking off a 50 yard+ TD almost every week on limited touches. He was a 2nd team all KingCo selection.    [player_tooltip player_id='1619207' first='Mose' last='Kalepo'] 27' LB Bellevue    The entire family is impressive. Look for the 6-2 215-pound junior to fly up the PRZ rankings bord after an outstanding season that saw him earn 1st team all KingCo accolades for the Wolverines.     [player_tooltip player_id='1555731' first='Jason' last='Armbruster'] 27' LB Mount Si   Armbruster combos nicely with Knaevelsrud being one of the best pair of LB's in the region with both earning 1st team all league honors. He finished the regular season averaging 5 solo tackles per game with 11 TFLs' and 5 sacks.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042027' first='Cyion' last='Seoum'] 27' RB Bothell    Seoum had a big year earning 1st team all KingCo honors. The 5-8 200 pound back brings a unique blend of power and speed to the table. He will be tough to stop next season.    [player_tooltip player_id='1248695' first='Carlin' last='Gochnour'] 27' WR Bothell    Bothell has a solid group of guys returning and should be one of the top ranked 4A teams in the state heading into next year. Gochnour earned 2nd team all-league accolades on O, hauling in 16 passes for 335 all-purpose yards and 3 TDs, with2 INTs on D. He should be considered one of the top two-way threats in the region.    [player_tooltip player_id='1671069' first='Xavier' last='Wall'] 27' C/DT Mount Si     Wall had one of the best seasons of any lineman in the state, racking up all KingCo honors on both sides of the football (1st-O, 2nd-D). At 6-2 295 he very well could be a center at the next level, but his projection is still up in the air.    [player_tooltip player_id='1335521' first='RJ' last='Ward'] 28' RB Bellevue    Ward was an honorable mention all-conference selection at RB but will rank among the top athletes in the state for his class. Look for him to be a POY candidate in the years ahead.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042096' first='Mylez' last='Welch'] 28' RB Bothell     Welch averaged over 10 yards per carry for much of the year going for double digit TDs, while helping his team to a successful 7-2 regular season. Look for him to make a nice jump up the PRZ rankings board.    [player_tooltip player_id='1906030' first='Drew' last='Sorensen'] 29' QB Woodinville    One of the best young QB's in the Northwest. Very few freshman earn all-conference honors but Sorensen did just that, hitting on 67% of his passes for 1,155 yards and 11 TDs/3 INTs.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042036' first='Dominic' last='D'ambrosia'] 27' OL Bothell    Another very versatile overall athlete who was an all KingCo selection on both sides of the ball, earning 2nd team all-league honors on offense. He was a primary reason Seoum and Welch did what they did.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042043' first='Kason' last='Carta'] 27' ATH Bellevue    The track standout brings a lot to the table highlighted by his versatility. Carta can play a handful of different spots on the field earning 1st team all-conference honors as an ATH. His length and speed could prove crucial from a recruitment standpoint.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042054' first='Ari' last='Gibbons'] 27' DB Skyline     Gibbons has been one of the most consistent athletes in the KingCo grabbing 2nd team all league honors. His 20 tackles and 4.6 speed were noteworthy in his success.    [player_tooltip player_id='1555731' first='Jason' last='Armbruster'] 27' LB Mount Si   Armbruster combos nicely with Knaevelsrud being one of the best pair of LB's in the region with both earning 1st team all league honors. He finished the regular season averaging 5 solo tackles per game with 11 TFLs' and 5 sacks.    [player_tooltip player_id='1691685' first='Jayland' last='Coleman'] 27' LB Woodinville   The big 6-2 LB continues to up his stock, even with Woodinville going winless in conference play. He was a 2nd team all league selection and one of the most inspirational players in WA.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042059' first='Lukas' last='Redmond'] 27' DE Woodinville    Redmond had a breakout season with the 6-5 DE averaging 7 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 TFL per game. Look for the big man to be ranked among the top D lineman in the state when the 27' rankings are updated.  He was a 2nd team all conference selection.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042065' first='Jack' last='Devine'] 27' DE Eastlake (HM) 6-3 230    Devine and Ort will both bring back some necessary size for the Wolves next season. He did a great job coming off the edge as an all KingCo honorable mention DE.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042070' first='James' last='Ort'] 27' TE Eastlake (HM) 6-4 220   There isn't necessarily a lot known when it comes to Ort, accept that the 6-4 220-pound TE has a lot of potential at the position, being recognized by the coaches as an honorable mention all-conference guy.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042073' first='Fin' last='Stewart'] 27' WR Mount Si  (HM) 6-7 195    Stewart is LONG and not your prototypical WR at 6-7. He was averaging close to 15 yards per reception during the year being named an all-conference receiver in the process.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042097' first='Chex' last='DeFillipi'] 28' DL Skyline (HM) 6-3 240   You gotta be excited about this kid returning if you are Skyline. DeFillipi was among the team leaders in sacks and tackles for loss as a sophomore, possessing good size and speed at 6-3 240.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042074' first='Behrett' last='Bratlien'] 27' S Eastlake (HM) 5-11 160    Expect Bratlien to be one of the top DB's returning in the KingCo next season, for an Eastlake team that graduates some of the state's top talent. He was an honorable mention pick at Safety.    [player_tooltip player_id='2042079' first='Britton' last='Hubbard'] 27' DL  Bothell   6-2 260   Hubbard is another part of an impressive up and coming group at Bothell. The 6-2 265-pound interior lineman did a good job all year earning 2nd team all KingCo honors.