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<p><strong>Each week we will highlight Washington's top performers which includes athletes from all classifications. Stats are not always readily available, so please feel free to send over any relevant info talking on individual or team achievements</strong>.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='984855' first='AJ' last='Tuivaiave'] 28' QB, [player_tooltip player_id='985503' first='Trevon' last='Mayfield'] 28' RB, [player_tooltip player_id='1576634' first='Blake' last='Pearson'] 27' RB, [player_tooltip player_id='2421095' first='Elijah' last='Shanburn'] 30' ATH Graham Kapowsin </p>
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<p>GK wasn't messing around during their 76-0 pasting of Spanaway Lake. 2x SPSL POY [player_tooltip player_id='984855' first='AJ' last='Tuivaiave'] hit on 16/19 passes for 305 yards and 7 Tds. His Junior scat back Mayfield carried 3 times for 40 yards and 3 TD's with the 6-1 220-pound bruiser Pearson doing his thing and rushing 6 times for 88 yards with 2 total TD's. If you are going to remember anyone's name, you might want it to be freshman [player_tooltip player_id='2421095' first='Elijah' last='Shanburn']. He had 3 touches for 87 yards and a 62-yard TD in the 4<sup>th</sup> quarter and has some of the most impressive middle school highlights ever witnessed. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2421076' first='Gavin' last='Simmons'] 27' DE Skyline </p>
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<p>The big 6-6 230 pound DE isn't exactly a household name as of right now, but he sure looks like he could be. He was dominant on the evening, making 8 tackles with 2 sacks and a forced fumble, while probably making the difference in the 21-18 victory over Issaquah. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1602819' first='Elijah' last='Burns'] 27' RB Moses Lake </p>
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<p>Burns is a 2x time all-conference selection and a POY candidate. He proceeded to set the all-time school record with 26 carries for 309 yards and 4 TD's in the 58-22 win over previously unbeaten Wenatchee. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1906007' first='Toby' last='Thornburg'] 28' RB University</p>
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<p>Thornburg could very well be the Greater Spokane League POY with his teammate [player_tooltip player_id='2112416' first='Grant' last='Petersen'] being in the mix as well. On Friday the junior RB rushed 22 times for 253 yards and 5 TD's in the 42-21 win over Central Valley. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2421079' first='Ioelu' last='Feo'] 28' LB / [player_tooltip player_id='2421089' first='Deron' last='Williams'] 29' RB Bethel </p>
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<p>Feo continues to rack up offers with Arizona being the latest to make their intentions known. He led the D in the 21-12 victory over Bonney Lake with 10 tackles, 2 PBU's, and 1 sack. The Sophomore RB Williams was electric as well rushing for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2065189' first='Jaysen' last='Beasley'] 27' WR Sageview </p>
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<p>Sageview's storybook season continued moving to 4-0 and 2-0 in conference. Beasley once again showed that he is one of the top two-way players in the state, with another 7 catches for 113 yards and 3 TD's. His defensive numbers have been almost just as impressive, adding another INT with a forced fumble in the 41-7 win over Pasco. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2381194' first='Ibrahima' last='Diallo'] 27' RB Olympia</p>
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<p>Washington's breakout player of the year did it again with one of the craziest stat lines you will ever see. On the night Diallo carried the ball 8 times for 355 yards and 6 TD's in the 62-14 win versus Yelm. His 44 yards per carry average for the game is nuts. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='635258' first='Thor' last='Brody'] 27' RB Camas </p>
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<p>I would expect the Papermakers to have a strong second half of the season, with their 1<sup>st</sup> team all-league RB Brody leading the way. On the night he totaled 186 yards rushing and 3 TDs with Camas leaving no doubt in the 56-7 win over Union. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2421082' first='Marcus' last='Mitrovich'] 28' QB / [player_tooltip player_id='2421083' first='Jaxin' last='Fieser'] 28' RB Ridgeline </p>
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<p>One of the most impressive wins statewide was Ridgeline's 42-0 victory over Lewis & Clark. A team that beat Cheney 37-33 the week prior. The defensive shutout speaks for itself with the 2028 QB Mitrovich going 9/19 for 141 yards and 2 TD's, along with a 30-yard rushing touchdown. The junior RB Fieser added 20 rushes for 139 yards and 2 TD's himself. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2421084' first='Ty' last='Russin'] 28' WR Ridgefield </p>
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<p>Ridgefield has played a tough schedule thus far with losses to Skyview, Battle Ground, and Washougal. The junior Ruskin had a big night in the 27-7 win over Hockinson, catching 7 passes for 182 yards and 2 touchdowns. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='985511' first='Kaicen' last='Carter'] 28' ATH Federal Way </p>
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<p>The high-profile recruit showed off his offensive ability at QB, passing for 3 TDs in the heartbreaking 28-27 loss to Enumclaw. His versatility is one of the primary reasons so many top universities have offered. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1428218' first='Ryan' last='Harrington'] 27' QB/ [player_tooltip player_id='2411531' first='Andre' last='Carter'] 28' WR Anacortes</p>
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<p>Harrington and Carter have proven early in the season to be one of the top duos in the Northwest. The Washington St commit was 23 of 38 for 416 yards and 4 TD's to go with 0 INTs in the 48-6 win over Sultan. The 6-3 WR Carter added another 7 catches for 150 yards and 2 scores. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='2154114' first='Lincoln' last='Heinrich'] 28' QB Walla Walla / [player_tooltip player_id='1114410' first='Emmett' last='Osterdock'] 28' Chiawana </p>
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<p>Two of the fastest rising junior QB's in Washington squared off with Chiawana getting a 38-19 victory over a much-improved Walla Walla program. The Blue Devils Heinrich passed for 304 yards and 2 Tds with Osterdock throwing for 289 and a pair of scores. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1083083' first='Jace' last='Bailey-Otis'] 28' DB Woodinville </p>
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<p>What will likely be one of the fastest rising movers on the rankings board when updated. Bailey-Otis had his 2<sup>nd</sup> INT of the season almost taking one to the house in the 34-7 loss to Bothell. For the year he has 20+ tackles with only 16 receiving yards allowed through three weeks. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1286791' first='King' last='Pridgen'] 28' RB/ [player_tooltip player_id='1620299' first='Christian' last='Duenas'] 28' DE Timberline </p>
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<p>Give credit to Peninsula with the 31-14 win as Timberline has dudes. The 5-9 200-pound Pridgen once again impressed with 36 carries for 272 yards, with Duenas being a standout since his freshman season, and taking an INT to the house for one of his teams' touchdowns. </p>
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Each week we will highlight Washington's top performers which includes athletes from all classifications. Stats are not always readily available, so please feel free to send over any relevant info talking on individual or team achievements. [player_tooltip player_id='984855' first='AJ' last='Tuivaiave'] 28' QB, [player_tooltip player_id='985503' first='Trevon' last='Mayfield'] 28' RB, [player_tooltip player_id='1576634' first='Blake' last='Pearson'] 27' RB, [player_tooltip player_id='2421095' first='Elijah' last='Shanburn'] 30' ATH Graham Kapowsin GK wasn't messing around during their 76-0 pasting of Spanaway Lake. 2x SPSL POY [player_tooltip player_id='984855' first='AJ' last='Tuivaiave'] hit on 16/19 passes for 305 yards and 7 Tds. His Junior scat back Mayfield carried 3 times for 40 yards and 3 TD's with the 6-1 220-pound bruiser Pearson doing his thing and rushing 6 times for 88 yards with 2 total TD's. If you are going to remember…