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<p><strong>Referenced below are the most influential underclassmen returning in the 4A/3A KINGCO. This list is NOT just based on recruiting although it does factor in. Have a look at who could be next year's POY's within the conference.. </strong></p>
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<p><br>1.[player_tooltip player_id='693682' first='Willi' last='Wascher'] 25' C Bellevue </p>
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<p>One of the top centers in America for the 2025 class, recently landing an offer from Miami. Wascher was named the conference lineman of the year and can play multiple spots up front. At 6-3 280 he is more of a G/C at the next level while fundamentally being elite.</p>
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<p>2.[player_tooltip player_id='348139' first='Demetri' last='Manning'] 25' T Bellevue </p>
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<p>As most know Manning is one of the top ranked O lineman in the country for his class, with offers from the likes of Florida, Florida St, Tennessee, Oregon & Washington. He earned 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference honors on both sides of the football showing off that versatility on D and moving incredibly well at 6-7 340. </p>
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<p>3.[player_tooltip player_id='693693' first='Casey' last='Larson'] 25' WR Woodinville </p>
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<p>Larson is probably the top overall athlete in the conference. The 6-3 200-pound standout earned 1<sup>st</sup> team all KingCo honors on both sides of the ball, totaling 1,189 yards and 11 TDs. </p>
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<p>4.[player_tooltip player_id='693679' first='Peyton' last='Cunningham'] 25' ATH North Creek</p>
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<p>Cunningham landed an early Washington St offer and has put together back-to-back 1<sup>st</sup> team all conference seasons. As a junior he went for1,053 yards and 11 TD's.</p>
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<p>5.<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136335' first='Bryson' last='Hodges'] </strong>25' WR Eastlake </p>
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<p>Hodges is very similar to Woodinville's Larson, with his size (6-3 180) and overall athleticism. He caught 27 balls for 472 yards and 5 TDs, averaging a team leading 17.5 yards per catch. He was a 2<sup>nd</sup> team all KingCo WR while grabbing 1<sup>st</sup> team accolades on D. </p>
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<p>6.<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136323' first='Josh' last='Menold']</strong> 25' RB Skyline </p>
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<p>The 6-1 180-pound, 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference RB, had a monster junior campaign totaling 1720 yards on 275 touches. He's a strong, fast back, who should lead one of the state's top returning perimeters next season. </p>
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<p>7<strong>.[player_tooltip player_id='1165348' first='Luke' last='Morgan']</strong> 26' WR Skyline </p>
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<p>Morgan projects as one of the top 26's in the state. He had a breakout sophomore year, earning 2<sup>nd</sup> team all KingCo honors, while coming up clutch with multiple TD's during the playoffs. </p>
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<p>8.[player_tooltip player_id='693696' first='Cameron' last='Weir'] 25' WR Skyline </p>
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<p>The 10.6 100-meter athlete did a little bit of everything, earning 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference honors at WR & KR. Weir is hands down one of the most dangerous athletes statewide when in space. </p>
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<p>9.[player_tooltip player_id='945870' first='Nolan' last='McWilliams'] 25' WR Juanita </p>
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<p>Statistically speaking Mcwilliams had one of the best seasons of any underclassmen in Washington, helping the Rebels to a 7-3 record, and catching 54 passes for 859 yards and 12 TD's. He was a 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference kid. </p>
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<p>10.<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1128444' first='Max' last='Jones'] </strong>26' RB Bellevue </p>
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<p>As a sophomore Jones stepped in and did extremely well, helping the Wolverines to the 3A state title. On the season he averaged 8 yards per carry with double digit TDs. </p>
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<p>11.<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='945876' first='Jack' last='Beardall']</strong> 25' G Eastlake </p>
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<p>Beardall was one of the most dominant interior lineman in Washington last season, helping the Wolves advance to the state semifinals. He was an unquestioned 1<sup>st</sup> team all KingCo Guard. </p>
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<p>12.[player_tooltip player_id='348170' first='Dallas' last='So'oto'] 25' QB Juanita </p>
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<p>So'oto is just a really good overall athlete (baseball). He earned 1<sup>st</sup> team all-conference honors, totaling 2,065 yards and 17 TDs, while hitting on 71% of his passes. </p>
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<p><strong>Honorable Mention: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='348143' first='Ryken' last='Moon'] 25' ATH Bellevue, <strong>Johnny O'Connor </strong>25' G Bellevue, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136434' first='Jackson' last='McGill']</strong> 25' QB North Creek, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136386' first='Taysean' last='Taylor']</strong> 25' T Newport, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136379' first='Levi' last='Grothen'] </strong>25' QB Woodinville, [player_tooltip player_id='348144' first='Landon' last='Renfroe'] 25' QB Eastlake, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136391' first='Caden' last='Price']</strong> 25' G Bothell, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1136422' first='Blake' last='Blumenthal']</strong> 25' WR Issaquah,<strong> Ben Bradshaw</strong> 25' G Hazen,<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1136420' first='Dane' last='Aslen']</strong> 25' G Juanita</p>
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