Kennewick (3A Big Nine)

We thought the Lions would be good last year, and  truth be told they did not live up to expectations. Well this year we will not make any bold predictions… however we will say that they have perhaps the best athlete in the Big Nine in Drew Loftus.  Loftus has received offers for Football (New Mexico State) and even more interest for Baseball (UW, WSU, etc).  Drew moves to full-time QB this year after playing primarily WR last year.

In addition to Loftus the Lions have several other baseball converts in  DL/TE Tyler Morfin and Wr/DB Trek Stemp.  More athleticism can be found at Saftey with 6’3″ Bryce Leavitt and 6’4″ Cody Gadeberg.  Zach Albertin may have the best combination of strength and speed on the team.

Names to watch on Defense include Xzavier Campos, TJ Fields and Ivan Diaz.  The Lions benefit from their new 3A classification and may just fly under the radar…

Concerns: How to keep Loftus from not wanting to play every down.  Believing that they have the juice to compete.

Family Ties: TE/Dl Tyler Morfin’s cousin is Oakland A’s OF Travis Buck.

Pasco (3A Big Nine)

Still searching (no pun intended) for an identity, the Bulldogs hope to rebound from a disappointing season and return to prominence on the Big Nine scene.  To do that it will take all hands on deck and a superb season from the likes of Brandon Search, Devaunte Lamb, and Devante Cleavland.

Always blessed with athletes, Pasco faces a Week 2 grudge match against new Pasco school Chiawana. For the Bulldogs to have success a leader must appear at QB, and upfront they need to be physical.  If those 2 things can happen they may be able to have their way with a up-for-grabs (sans Kamiakin) 3A division.

Concerns: Settling in on a QB.  Winning the recruiting war with Chiawana.

Eastmont (3A Big Nine)

The Wildcats were a team that showed flashes last season. This year things would appear to be bright starting with QB Lucas McGill, son of Head Coach Doug  McGill, Lucas showed excellent mobility to go with a good arm.  His #1 target this year will be Darren Spaeth a stout 6’2″ 210 athlete.

The line will be anchored by Jacob Sauileone, he’s the one with the hair coming out of his helmet, and he will make opposing QB’s helmets come OFF. Free Safety Trevor Osborn will play physical all game long.  The Wildcats may surprise this year, and have as good a chance as any to make nose in the 3A  ranks.

They open at home vs upstart Davis, if they can get by them intact and then come out strong vs rival Wenatchee in week2, they could be 2-0 heading into league play at-home vs. Kennewick.

Family Ties: Head Coach Doug McGill’s son Lucas is the starting Quarterback.

Southridge (3A Big Nine)

On paper, the Suns would seem to be in the middle of a rebuilding year.  Which can only mean that opponents may do better than the combined 98 points in 10 games than they managed last year.  First year Coach Tony Rieboldt takes over for Andy Troxel who stepped down at the end of last season for largely unknown reasons.

Rieboldt will have his defense charged and ready no doubt. First year Offensive Coordinator Jason Deveere (also the head Boys Basketball Coach) inherits the leading returning rusher in the Big Nine in Dallin Palmer.  Palmer is definitely worth the price of admission and should be among the league leaders again this year.

Backup RB Chris Haueter is every bit as fast and elusive as Palmer, and makes for a deft 1-2 punch.  1st year QB Matt Mendehall will look to minimize mistakes by handing off to Palmer and Haueter, but he is no doubt itching to throw the ball deep to WR Josh Richards, a Jr who drew raves from coaches at EWU this summer.

Concerns: Can the defense reload?

West Valley- Yakima  (3A Big Nine)

First year coach John Beck takes over the helm of a WV team that looks to turn around there recent troubles and start heading the program in the right direction.  To do that it will take heart (check), talent (check), and experience (not so much).  The Rams are in the middle of a self-described youth movement.

That being said, this year may be one of lump-taking, but could still produce  quality results and its share of victories.  Leading the way are names such as Senior RB Ryan Clark, OL/DL Matthew Couette, and RB/DB Gerrick Andrews.

Depth and inexperience may be the Achilles heel of this Rams unit, but as their new school building will attest, the future can be brighter than the past.

Walla-Walla (4A Big Nine)

The Blue Devils are in a bit of a transition themselves.  Gone are super-stars Gary Winston (Idaho Basketball), and Michael Wiesner ( Montana Basketball).  Also gone is long-time coach Marc Yonts being replaced by Mike Gobel.

Don’t feel too sorry for the Blue Devils as there are a number of players who were waiting for their chance to shine on friday nights at Borleske Stadium.  The biggest returning playmaker is Moe Handcox, a shiftyWR-type whit a knack for making big plays.  Jake Robertson looks to fill the QB role. and underclassmen such as Jake Campau, Miguel Torres, and Jonah Hoe want to make their names known.

Don’t expect a lot of razzle-dazzle out of the play calling this year and the youth gain experience.

Concerns: The defense not giving up big plays.

Tacoma News Tribune’s 2010 High School Football Preseason State Rankings

CLASS 4A
1. Skyline
2. Auburn
3. Curtis
4. Gonzaga Prep
5. Bothell
6. Skyview
7. Central Valley
8. Union
9. Olympia
10. Richland

CLASS 3A
1. Bellevue
2. Camas
3. Liberty
4. Capital
5. Lakes
6. Juanita
7. O’Dea
8. Kamiakin
9. Mount Spokane
10. Timberline

CLASS 2A
1. Archbishop Murphy
2. Clarkston
3. Lynden
4. Prosser
5. Spokane West Valley
6. Tumwater
7. Othello
8. Ellensburg
9. Burlington-Edison
10. Mark Morris

CLASS 1A
1. Connell
2. Cascade Christian
3. King’s
4. Chelan
5. Montesano
6. Cashmere
7. Meridian
8. Royal
9. Nooksack Valley
10. Onalaska

CLASS 2B
1. Colfax
2. Adna
3. South Bend
4. Tacoma Baptist
5. Asotin

CLASS 1B
1. Cusick
2. Neah Bay
3. Lummi
4. Lyle/Wishram
5. Colton

Hanford (3A Big Nine)

This will be a year of growing pains for the Hanford Falcons. They are really thin at the skills positions and need to find a Quarterback to run Coach Rob Oram’s spread option offense. It is not all doom and gloom for the Falcons because players like Cameron Wagar, Aaron Neary, and Pete Hanson are ready to step up and lay it all on the line. The first game of the season will be very telling for the Falcons; the Chiawana Riverhawks will be knocking at the door with a bag full of tools ready to do work! Are the young Falcons ready?

Concerns:  Choosing the right quarterback and sticking with him. Depth.

Family Ties:  Sophomore Jake Oram (son of Head Coach Rob Oram).  Freshman Iasacc Bernard (son of former MLB player Marvin Bernard)

Sunnyside (3A Big Nine)

This might be the year the sun shines bright for the Sunnyside Grizzles. All I can say is Manzo, Manzo, and Manzo. Israel Manzo might be the best all around football player in Sunnyside history! What can’t he do? As a sophomore he made the AP all-state team, finishing 3^rd in all purpose yards, only trailing Jacob Sealby and Dallin Palmer, and last year against the Davis Pirates we watched while he put his whole team on his back and carried them to one of the most exciting victors I’ve seen in a long time.  Quarterback Andrew Daley would like nothing better than to

One thing I’ve always noticed about the Sunnyside football program, is how their never scared or intimidated by their opponents, this may be the year they have enough talent to go along with that no fear attitude.

Concerns:  Should Manzo wear down, who will replace him?  Playing a schedule where every game means something.

Family Ties: Sr QB Andrew Daley (Son of Sunnyside AD Bill Daley)

Davis (4A Big Nine)

Can you say the year of the Pirates? Davis may be the most athletic team in the area. With players like, David Trimble, Jackson Marquis, Sebastian Hunt, and Josh White Elk, there are no doubts the Pirates will have the talent, but will they have the know-how when things are not going their way, will they conform to the Pirates of the past, or will they show the heart and spirit of a champion.

Talent alone should win this team 4 games, but the rest must come from coaching, preparation, and believing in a new day. The Pirates have arrived!

Concerns: Replacing CJ McCray on the DL.  Playing games as the “Favorite”.

Family Ties: David Trimble’s dad played football at UW in the 80′s.  Wr Cooper Kupp’s Grandfather played with Archie Manning and his dad Craig with the Cowboys…

Eisenhower (4A Big Nine)

Eisenhower had one of the most amazing runs in high school football last year, but that was last year. They have so many holes to fill and I can’t see how that will be possible. This team lost so much and returns such youth, it appears this will be a year of struggles and frustrations.

If Eisenhower is to have success this year, it would have to come from players like, Abel Soto, Matt Briceno, and Dustin Martin. All of these young men understand what it takes to be successful, if the rest of the team is willing to follow, there is hope. Sophomore QB – Kolney Cassel is being called the next in line in the history of quality Ike QB’s.

Concerns: Youth, experience at the skill positions.

TRICITY FOOTBALL CAMP AND SOME EARLY TEAM OBSERVATIONS

RICHLAND (4A Big Nine)

Last year Richland finished 6^th in total defense in the CBBN.  This year I’m making an early prediction that they finish somewhere around 1^st in total defense.  Led by Joel Teats, Richland’s front 7 is fast, physical and senior heavy.

Concerns

Richland’s offense struggled to find any kind of a passing game last year and from all indications that may also be the case this year.  What they do have going for them is their stud running back Jake McKinney and what may be the best O-line in the CBBN.

Comparisons-2009 Wenatchee Panthers

KAMIAKIN (3A Big Nine)

Last year Kamiakin finished with 718 yards on the ground for the season.  That was enough to finish at the bottom of the CBBN for rushing yards.    Early observations show that this may be the strength of Kamiakin this year.  They had so much depth at wide receiver to start the season they were able to move Zach Umemoto to the running back position.  He will be paired with Dom Davis, a move that I believe will be very beneficial to the team.  This will add an element to their offense that they didn’t have last year, making this already dangerous passing attack, even more dangerous, in Scott Biglin’s high flying, spread offense.

Kamiakin’s new Quarterback

Joey Jansen was not on the roster last year.  Had he of been, he may have battled Corey Hutchinson for the starting QB position.  Instead he was recovering from a knee injury.  This year this is his offense, under the guidance Of Coach Biglin, Joey has been working hard this year to learn the offense and to get some confidence in his knee.  He has a nice arm and he is very fast.  This will also improve the running game for Kamiakin.

Concerns

Joey Jensen is going to be trying to fill some big shoes that were left by Corey Hutchinson.  Jensen is also a shorter QB and because of knee problems, his footwork seems a little off.  It will get better as Coach Biglin works with him on footwork everyday.

Comparisons-None/2010 Kamiakin Braves are a unique bunch, loaded with talent and we may be looking at a state title contender.

CHIAWANA  (4A Big Nine)

Last year the Chiawana Riverhawks didn’t have one Senior on their team and they didn’t finish last in any category.  That in itself is very impressive especially since they suffered all kinds of injuries.  This year the Riverhawks are older, bigger and more determined.  During this year’s camp many of their players came in chiseled from all the hard work they’ve been putting in the weight room.  Luc Graff is the best Quarterback in the CBBN and Michiaha Zimora is one of the two best receivers in the Big 9.  Jordan Downing is a throwback runner who would rather run over a defender than run past one.

Concerns

Offensive and Defensive line.  Not that they’re not skilled, they just don’t have the size.  Watching a scrimmage between them and Richland was very telling.  On every pass play Luc Graff was harassed in the backfield by Richland defenders.

From Left; Miquiyah Zamora (Chiawana), Zachary Umemoto, Tyler Holle, Tim White, Joey Jansen (Kamiakin), Jacob Schmidt, and Troy Redmann (TC Prep)

7/14/10 Kennewick, WA–

We are reaching the mid-point of summer (already?) and for many kids across the state their summers have been chockfull of activities.

Most went right from spring sports into summer baseball, football and soccer. There was spring football, then team and individual camps at Boise State, Eastern Washington and Central. The Tri Cities teams held their own team camp and most schools have “voluntary” weight lifting and athletic development “camps”.

Even more have been honing their skills in a variety of ways including individual workouts and “Combines”, basically a skills showcase for bettering ones chances at a college scholarship.

WSN held its first combine and a small, yet talented group of locals turned out to compete. What did we learn? Well Kamiakin for one appears to be LOADED with talent and athleticism (check out our Football preview coming soon). Other schools including Chiawana and Tri-Cities Prep want recruiters to take notice too.

Here is a quick assessment of the participants and the Combine:

Tim White:  The creme of the crop that attended that day.  White led the league in both reception and receiving yards last year as a Junior, with 70 catches and over 1,000 yards.  Tim had attended other combines earlier this summer and was familiar with the drills so this played a huge benefit right from the start.  White has received recruiting interest from several colleges including  EWU, CWU, WSU.  We think he is D1 material, due to his quickness, precise route running and hands.  White performed well in the combine drills with top marks every event except vertical and bench.   Look for Tim to be one of the standout players in the Big Nine.

Zack Koons:  The only lineman that attended that day.  Koons is a 09 transfer from Connell.  Zack showed good mobility and athleticism.  This was his first combine and he settled in as we went through the drills.  Look for Zack to be a key contribute on a Kennewick team that needs to show toughness on the line this year to compete.

Troy Redmann:  Closing in on the top all-time receiving records  in the 8-man state history (already holding records for single game receptions (16), and single season touchdowns (25). Redmann has a “next level” frame and displayed great competitiveness and poise.  Redmann would be a starter on any team in the TriCities and should not be overlooked because he plays 8-man.

Miquiyah Zamora:  The athletic junior-to-be is reported to have participated in our combine with a broken foot.  According to those in the know, he is having his foot evaluated so as to maximize his potential in his junior year.  Despite the foot problems Zamora’s name routinely comes up as one of the top HS athletes in the TriCities, and his coaches absolutely gush over him.  He posted the top strength marks with 16 reps of 185lbs, which means if he gets his foot problems taken care of watch out.

Tyler Holle: Holle posted some impressive numbers overall and looks to be the breakout player in the Big Nine.  Deceptively fast at 6’2″ Holle’s laid-back demeanor belays the competitive fire that burns beneath.  Good vertical marks show his explosiveness.  Also a stand-out basketball player for Kamiakin, Holle should be fun to watch this year.

Joey Jansen: Listed at a generous 5’10 Jansen will compete for the starting QB spot on the Kamiakin Braves team.  A natural leader, Jansen turned heads in the quickness and explosiveness drills.  Most impressive was his day’s best vertical jump of 32in.  A star Baseball player in his own right, Jansen’s elusiveness may spell trouble for opposing defenses this year.  Though he probably leans toward baseball, if  he sticks with football he projects as a WR or DB.

Zach Umemoto:  Zach has a nice combination of power and speed that will serve him well this year as a starting RB for Kamiakin.  Umemoto’s name was called often in games we covered last year, as a sophomore.  Look for Umemoto to increase him combine numbers in the months to come.   His short-shuttle time alludes to his agility and balance, a good combination for a Big Nine back.

Jacob Schmidt:  Schmidt, just a Junior, showed quickness in each of the drills and looks to cause havoc alongside teammate Redmann in the B-8 ranks.  Schmidt did not participate in the bench-press due to a bad wrist.  With 2 years to develop prior to college expect to see Jacob improve his marks while helping Tri Cities Prep to another state run.

The 2010 All-State teams were released yesterday for Baseball, Fastpitch, and Soccer.

Among the names on the top of those lists were Trek Stemp (’12) Kennewick and Garret Anderson (’11) Kamiakin.

Stemp, in just his Sophomore year, in continues to rack up awards as he was also one of 2 Sophomores named to the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association 4A Team. Stemp is undoubtedly one of the top prospects in his class and big things are expected of him in the years to come.

Anderson, who also excels on the hardwood, is a Left-Handed pitcher with plus stuff, and the mettle to go the distance. Heading into his senior year look for Anderson to add additional velocity and control in the off-season.

Click here to see the full list…

BASEBALL

Class 4A
Player of the year: Drew Vettleson, Central Kitsap
Coach of the year: Jon Aarstad, Kentwood
First team
Pitchers: Garrett Anderson, Kamiakin; Kevin Moriarty, Shorewood; Drew Vettleson, Central Kitsap.
Catcher: Jake Schrader, Mead
Infielders: Sal Arena, Puyallup; Trevor Metsui, Shorewood; Stetson Olson, Kentridge; Trek Stemp, Kennewick; Austin Voth, Kentwood
Outfielders: Calvin Campbell, Eastmont; Zach Corpuz, Kentwood; Spencer Manjarrez, Gig Harbor; Spencer Rogers, Issaquah.
Second team
Pitchers: Avery Kain, Kentwood; Tommy Thorpe, Evergreen (Vancouver)
Catchers: Ethan Yeo, Inglemoor
Infielders: Jared Casper, Tahoma; Corey Morris, Richland; Trace Tam Sing, Newport
Outfielders: Bennett Bontemps, Puyallup; Chris Guinn, Kamiak; Spencer O’Neil, Southridge
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Mike Dunford, Richland; Andrew Groves, Kamiak; Jacob Hoffman, Curtis.
Catcher: Seth Kline, Eisenhower.
Infielders: Alex Foulon, Heritage; Nick Tanielu, Federal Way.
Outfielders: Austin Denton, Marysville-Pilchuck; Sean Rehon, Puyallup.

Class 3A
Player of the year: Ryan Brett, Highline.
Coach of the year: Mike Doyle, O’Dea.
First team
Pitchers: Skye Adams, Columbia River; Kellen Camus, Capital; Taylor Williams, Camas.
Catcher: Ryan Wiggins, West Seattle.
Infielders: Ryan Brett, Highline; Michael Lucarelli, Enumclaw; Trevor Martin, West Seattle; Jason Monda, Capital; Willy Reel, Mercer Island.
Outfielders: Keenan Forch, O’Dea; Marcus Manderbach, Hanford; Josh Sale, Blanchet.
Second team
Pitchers: Leko Galusha, Union; Daniel Jewett, North Kitsap; Dan Scheibe, Hanford.
Catcher: Alex Sloan, Sumner.
Infielders: David Anderson, Columbia River; Taylor Brennan, Meadowdale; Logan Grindy, Camas; Riley Shintaffer, Hanford; Shane Smith, O’Dea.
Outfielders: Derek Atkinson, Camas; Alec Beal, Timberline.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Dan Barnet, Mount Vernon; Max Engelbrekt, Blanchet; Jeff Larabee, Mt. Rainier; Brandon Williams, Auburn Mountainview.
Catcher: Austin Barr, Camas.
Outfielders: Peyton Cawley-Lamb, White River; Gabe Lee, O’Dea; Des Santos, Mount Rainier.

Class 2A
Player of the year: Robert Pehl, Chehalis.
Coach of the year: Jason Castro, RA Long.
First team
Pitchers: Brandon Boyle, River Ridge; Tyler Kane, Archbishop Murphy; Robert Pehl, Chehalis.
Catcher: Matt Snider, Selah.
Infielders: Brady Arnone, Clarkston; Erik Forgione, Chehalis; Anthony Pitsch, Sehome; Casey Sawyer, Hockinson; Ethan Sterkel, Ellensburg.
Outfielders: Cam Booser, Fife; Ryan Littlefield, Mark Morris; Tyler McCarty, Chehalis; Andrew Pullin, Centralia.
Second team
Pitchers: Josh Johnson, RA Long; Bo Pearson, Steilacoom; Ryan Smith, Black Hills.
Catcher: Colton Schoelkopf, Chehalis.
Infielders: Chris Brunetti, Othello; Dominick Courcy, Centralia; Braiden Darling, Anacortes; David Erickson, Burlington-Edison; Austin Wegdahl, RA Long.
Outfielders: Kurt Lindemann, Selah; Boston Petersen, RA Long.
Honorable Mention
Pitchers: John Albert, Sehome; Jordan Cameron, East Valley-Yakima.
Catcher: Dylan Boe, Burlington-Edison.
Outfielders: Nick Rimmelspacher, Clarkston.

Class 1A
Player of the year: Landon Cray, Chimacum.
Coach of the year: Jeff Carlson, Cashmere.
First team
Pitchers: Landon Cray, Chimacum; Luke Dilly, Cashmere; Arturo Reyes, Warden.
Catcher: Sean McVicker, Kalama.
Infielders: Jalan Dickerson, Rochester; Brenden Herzer, Lakeside; Neal Schuck, Burbank; JR Weigel, Naches Valley.
Outfielders: Chris Bishop, Rochester; Dustin Hamilton, Castle Rock; Devin  Manix, Chimacum.
Second team
Pitchers: Eli Driessen, Brewster; Kyle Shepard, Onalaska; Ian Smith, Coupeville; Nick Tarver, Cashmere.
Catcher: Aaron Cochran, Goldendale-Klickitat.
Infielders: Ben Circeo, Cedar Park Christian; Peter Martin, Toledo; Dalton Ritchey, Onalaska; Zack Slesk, Meridian.
Outfielders: Dylan Deckert, Rochester; Dillon Dukek, Chimacum; Cody Nutt, Onalaska; Jordan Zepernick, Cascade Christian.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Nick LaRoy, Kalama.
Catcher: Austin McConnel, Chimacum.
Infielders: Cody Johns, Naches Valley; Spencer Lee, Cashmere.
Outfielders: Trevor Fields, Goldendale-Klickitat; Chris Logan, Montesano.

Class 2B
Player of the year: Fred Lisko, Seattle Lutheran.
Coach of the year: Steve Meehan, Seattle Lutheran
First team
Pitchers: Mike Hellem, Napavine; Conner Mullan, Seattle Lutheran; Spencer Slyfield, Kittitas.
Catcher: Matt Wujek, DeSales.
Infielders: Rob Groeschell, Northwest Christian (Lacey); Fred Lisko, Seattle Lutheran; Kyle McKnight, LaConner; Pat Richard, DeSales.
Outfielders: Tanner Gay, Colfax; Tommy Gregg, DeSales; Joe Johnson, Colfax; Jackson Webb, Asotin.
Second team
Pitchers: Alec Boyle, La Salle; Brandon Hoadley, Colfax; Victor Mata, DeSales.
Catcher: Trevor Alexander, Napavine.
Infielders: Kyler Howell, Concrete; Gerhard Muelheims, St. George’s; JJ Robinson, Colfax; Riley Spooner, Asotin.
Outfielders: Matt Small, Asotin.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Evan Clements, Seattle Lutheran; Nick Mailhot, Northwest Christian (Lacey).
Catcher: Bobby Hogle, Seattle Lutheran; Kellen Morgan, Colfax.
Infielders: Tyler Clark, Concrete; Alex Ulmer, Liberty Bell.

Class 1B
Player of the year: Josiah Rhodes, Lake Quinault
Coach of the year: Stuart Gloyn, Almia/Coulee-Hartline
First team
Pitchers: Cameron Daniels, Lake Quinault; Tuff Goble, Touchet; Will Hoppes, Tri-Cities Prep.
Catcher: Marshall Byerley, Touchet.
Infielders: Chad Carlquist, Almira/Coulee-Hartline; Chase Castona, Tri-Cities Prep; Andrew Tietjen, Colton.
Outfielders: Chase Druffel, Colton; Cameron Pumphrey, Lake Quinault; Josiah Rhodes, Lake Quinault.
Second team
Pitchers: Travis Camp, Wilbur-Creston; Kody Dillon, Almira/Coulee-Hartline; Tanner Somday, Curlew.
Catcher: Reid Ashley, Almira/Coulee-Hartline.
Infielders: Taylor Allen, Lake Quinault; David Nichols, Wilbur-Creston; Matt Owings, Northport; Dylan Tipps, Almira/Coulee-Hartline.
Outfielders: Deoin Hoskins, Lummi; Logan Jannot, Wilbur-Creston; Troy Redmann, Tri-Cities Prep.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Mason Van Lith, St. John-Endicott.
Catcher: Jeremy Laws, Mount Rainier Lutheran.
Infielders: Bricyn Abdul, Colton; Ben Harrison, St. John-Endicott; Jacob Hodnefield, Touchet; Tytan Jameson, Lummi; Gustavo Rodriguez, Touchet.

FASTPITCH

Class 4A
Player of the year: Hope Klicker, Walla Walla
Coach of the year: Mike McMahon, Kelso
First team
Pitchers: Jenna DeRosier, Kelso; Dani Jackman, Jackson; Hope Klicker, Walla Walla.
Catcher: Katie Engelbrecht, Woodinville; Vicki Reardon, Walla Walla.
Infielders: Allyx Copeland, Southridge; Alexis Huss, Heritage; Hannah Klyohara, Jefferson; Paige Martin, Mountain View.
Outfielders: Sara Anderson, Woodinville; Sydney Cjeka, Richland; Erin Crowley, Kentlake; Kealy McMullen, Lake Washington.
Second team
Pitchers: Maria Gau, Woodinville; Brittany Jeans, Stanwood; Kelsey Robinson, Puyallup; Britney Sorenson, Heritage.
Catcher: Sam Bingham, Stanwood.
Infielders: Devynne Nelons, Stadium; Jenn Rambo, Gonzaga Prep; Tailor Snow, Kelso.
Outfielders: Andrea Hamada, Walla Walla; Makenzie Martin, Kelso.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Caitlin Klepper, Southridge; Karina Paavola, Kelso; Bobbi Jo Schappveld, Rogers; Kelli Seguro, Kentridge.
Catcher: Katie Lowery, Southridge.
Infielders: Kylie McChesney, Puyallup; Lindsey Robison, Jackson; Bailey Walthers, Richland; Kaylee Winston, Pasco.
Outfielders: Sacha Clow, Marysville-Pilchuck; Kylie Gaspar, Mountain View.

Class 3A
Player of the year: Bailey Brewer, Sedro-Woolley
Coach of the year: Laura Schmidt, Sedro-Woolley
First team
Pitchers: Haylee Baker, Bainbridge; Bailey Brewer, Sedro Woolley; Mariah Dawson, Union.
Catcher: Alexis Cline, Union.
Infielders: Cheyenne Best, Sedro-Woolley; Ashley Davis, Kennedy; Emily Shepard, West Valley-Yakima; Hailey Willman, Bainbridge.
Outfielders: Maddie Lynch-Crumrine, Sedro-Woolley; Grace Middlestadt, Prairie; Taylor Watkins, Bonney Lake.
Second team
Pitchers: Kelli Crawford, Franklin Pierce; Molly Rubidoux, West Valley-Yakima; Taryn Smith, Timberline; Kylie Sparks, Juanita.
Catcher: Julissa Perales, Capital.
Infielders: Brielle Buhner, Mount Si; Kadi Henderson, Union; Riley Hughes, Holy Names.
Outfielders: Chelsea Creech, Prairie; Clara Dunn, Bainbridge; Lexy Faist, Juanita; Miranda Granger, Glacier Peak; Nicole Schultz, West Valley-Yakima.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Jessi Duncan, Prairie.
Catcher: Anna Hudson, Everett.
Infielders: Erin Carson, Camas; Alicia Fine, Mount Vernon; Kristin Herren, Auburn Mountainview.

Class 2A
Player of the year: Emily Holt, Woodland
Coach of the year: Damon Yeo, Woodland
First team
Pitchers: Jessica Harris, Ellensburg; Alison Holst, Colville; Emily Holt, Woodland.
Catcher: Maria Roney, Anacortes.
Infielders: Marki Creger-Zier, Steilacoom; Sarah Hensley, Granite Falls; Meaghan House, Mark Morris; Lauren Liseth, Centralia.
Outfielders: Tara Bellusci, Anacortes; Jenny Milton, Centralia; Kylee Mollotte, Othello; Erin Torgerson, Colville.
Second team
Pitchers: Emily Anderson, North Mason; Lindsey Dawson, Burlington-Edison; Chelsea Felton, Tumwater.
Catcher: Katie Blomgren, Tumwater.
Infielders: Madison Bundy, Anacortes; Jordan Cummings, Hoquiam; Kenzie Koch, Prosser; Caitlin Linehan, Chehalis; Sadie Petersen, RA Long.
Outfielders: Tia Bradley, WF West; Amanda Deck, Tumwater; Abbey Marshall, North Thurston.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Alyssa Arndt, Granite Falls; Haley Graham, Chehalis.
Catcher: Katie Guettinger, Pullman.
Infielders: Dani Braun, Chehalis; Holly Thierolf, East Valley-Yakima; Tasji Urhausen, Colville.

Class 1A
Player of the year: Regan Smith, Castle Rock.
Coach of the year: Jim Van Fleet, Castle Rock.
First team
Pitchers: Hailey Bator, Cle Elum; Hailey Givens, Onalaska; Regan Smith, Castle Rock.
Catcher: Brittany Hope, Toledo; Samantha Moore, Castle Rock.
Infielders: Sarah Barnes, Onalaska; Kate Hawk, Connell; Kayleigh Klingberg,Castle Rock; Kassi Meier, Cle Elum; Tara Peters, Chimacum.
Outfielders: Taviah Jenkins, Castle Rock; Ashley Moore, Castle Rock; Chelsea Rinard, Kalama.
Second team
Pitchers: Devyn Baker, Montesano; Brittany Nelson, Chimacum.
Catcher: Jessica Shagool, Kalama.
Infielders: Michaela Ecklund, Montesano; Kendra Farnsworth, Cascade; Iris Rodriguez, Warden; Dani Wall, Tenino.
Outfielders: Samantha Benner, Chimacum; Lyndsey Fox, Chelan; Amie Working, Onalaska.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Taylor Gilbert, Cascade; Haley Hess, River View; Kiley Monson, LaCenter; Randi Wright, Warden.
Catcher: Regan Givens, Onalaska; Kodi Jones, Cle Elum.
Infielders: Kayla Bjorge, Connell; Clairissa DeLaVergne, Cascade; CeCe Dietz, Chimacum.
Outfielders: Lacey Carter, Chimacum; Brianna Votaw, Toledo.

Class 2B
Player of the year: Jessica Sandrini, Adna
Coach of the year: John Woods, Pe Ell
First team
Pitchers: Angelina Phelps, Pe Ell; Jessika-Jo Sandrini, Adna; Amanda Woods, Pe Ell.
Catcher: Lindsay Anderson, Orcas Island.
Infielders: Taylor Hoke, Adna; Angelina Phelps, Pe Ell; Jordan Sandrini, Adna; Amanda Woods, Pe Ell.
Outfielders: Rodina Jones, Mossyrock; Allison O’Toole, Orcas Island; Jordan Zurfluh, Adna.
Second team
Pitchers: Dallas Maupin, Kittitas; Samie Miller, La Conner.
Catcher: Sareena Calahan, Kittitas.
Infielders: Sarah Crunican, Seattle Lutheran; Hayley Kindell, Adna; Jordan Nelson, Mossyrock; Lanie Padbury, Orcas Island.
Outfielders: Alysha Brantley, Davenport; Janelle Hartford, DeSales; Amanda Warnick, DeSales.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Kenzie Graber, Davenport; Ashlyn Lyons, DeSales; Alexa Peters, Napavine.
Catcher: Mylisah Choate, Davenport; Haley Goad, Springdale.
Infielders: Anna Foy, Seattle Lutheran; Shelby Rainbold, Springdale; Kayvonne Vaver, Kittitas; Lexie Zander, DeSales.
Outfielders: Chantel Dixon, Springdale; Rachel Gasseling, La Salle.

Class 1B
Player of the year: Kelsey Moser, Colton
Coach of the year: Brad Nelson, Colton
First team
Pitchers: Sarah Gloyn, Almira/Coulee-Hartline; Kelsey Moser, Colton; Carly Sansom, Lake Quinault.
Catcher: Mollie Kramer, Colton.
Infielders: Nicole Brown, Touchet; Meghan Cantrel, Touchet; Julie Long, Sunnyside Christian; Mikayla Nygreen, Colton.
Outfielders: Megan Grassi, Colton; Analisa Van Oostrum, Sunnyside Christian; Zoe Weaver, Touchet.
Second team
Pitchers: Makayla Morrow, Sunnyside Christian; Katie Richardson, Pateros.
Catcher: Tillie Grover-McCrory, Taholah.
Infielders: Krista Colvin, Hunters; Carolyn Free, Thorp; Chancy Gill, Pateros; Shireen Kalama, Lake Quinault.
Outfielders: Tierra Kessler, Touchet.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Jessie Hill, Hunters; Kelsey Hutchinson, Thorp.
Catcher: Makinzie Adamson, Cusick.

BOYS SOCCER

Class 4A
Player of the year: Kelyn Rowe, Federal Way
Coach of the year: John Baretta, Stadium
First team
Forwards: Brady Ballew, Marysville-Pilchuck 11; Dylan Gaydosh, Stadium; Kelyn Rowe, Federal Way; Andrew Weishaar, Puyallup.
Midfielders: Nick Hamer, Mead; Troy Peterson, Beamer; Josh Smith, Decatur; Junpei Tsuji, Issaquah.
Defenders: Lucas Cash, Pasco; John Gleason, Lake Stevens; Taylor Jackson, Auburn; Bailey Martin, Stadium; Kevin Wien, Auburn Riverside.
Keeper: Emmanuel Martinez, Pasco.
Second team
Forwards: Vasily Bogdanoff, Lake Stevens; Jamael Cox, Stadium; Alex Cutter, Ferris; Septi Danciu, Evergreen.
Midfielders: Nick Bylin, Lake Stevens; Quin Grisham, Issaquah; Chase Hanson, Jefferson; Martin Ramirez, Pasco.
Defenders: Adolfo Mora, Davis; David Surdyk, Woodinville.
Keeper: Andrew Glaeser, Walla Walla; Kyle Miller, Heritage.
Honorable mention
Forwards: Renato Bandeira, Eastlake; Richard Renteria, Pasco.
Defenders: Andrew Cunningham, Stadium; Dustin Hill, Stadium; Chris Perkins, Garfield; Reid Shaw, Garfield.
Keeper: Ian Clark, Stadium; Korey Durkee, Gig Harbor.

Class 3A
Player of the year: Nick Palodichuk, Camas
Coach of the year: Shannon Murray, Glacier Peak
First team
Forwards: Miguel Gonzalez, Yelm; Darwin Jones, Mount Rainier; Jackson Miller, Glacier Peak; Nick Palodichuk, Camas.
Midfielders: Rene Caro, Mount Vernon; Michael Harris, Shorecrest; Stuart Jergensen, Camas; Josh Phillips, Capital.
Defenders: Kevin Bodie, Mount Rainier; Rylan Kautz, Glacier Peak; Sean Melby, Camas; Jack Ryan, O’Dea.
Keeper: Ryan Herman, Mount Si.
Second team
Forwards: Derek Johnson, Franklin Pierce; Glenn Paden, Shorecrest; Connor Valenter, Camas; Drew White, Camas.
Midfielders: Nate Boatright, Capital; Christopher Chu, Mount Rainier; Brian Holguin, Glacier Peak; Devin Hughes, Nathan Hale; Steven Hughes, Columbia River.
Defenders: Spenser Beck, Columbia River; Forrest Chapin, West Valley-Yakima; Joe Schober, Shorecrest.
Keeper: Keean Joling, Capital.
Honorable mention
Forwards: Daniel Gonzalez, Yelm.
Midfielders: Christian Gonzalez, West Valley-Yakima; Hiel Rose, Shorecrest; Gabi Zaccagnini, Capital.
Defenders: Carlos Badillo, Mount Vernon; Matt Johnson, Mercer Island; Ivan Ocampo, Mount Vernon; Jordan Steranka, Glacier Peak.
Keeper: Andrew Weakly, Glacier Peak.

Class 2A
Player of the year: Luis Alcala, Toppenish and Matt Sanchez, Bellingham.
Coach of the year: Jared Fields, Bellingham.
First team
Forwards: BG Guzman, Othello; Matt Sanchez, Bellingham; Victor Tardelli, Deer Park; Josh Wright, Tumwater.
Midfielders: Luis Alcala, Toppenish; Drew Grannemann, Hoquiam; Travis Heim, Ridgefield; Dan Igbinoba, Cheney; Andy Mihovilovich, Sehome.
Defenders: Zach Billman, Steilacoom; Matt Leen, Archbishop Murphy; Jack Morgan, Bellingham; Austin Radebaugh, Selah; Dimitriy Topov, Cheney.
Keeper: Doug Ehlebracht, Archbishop Murphy.
Second team
Forwards: Andy Fordyce, Interlake; Eric Schmidt, Archbishop Murphy; Kevin Spangenberg, Pullman; Luis Sorto, Quincy.
Midfielders: Omar Gomez, RA Long; Arie Vanderstaay, Bellingham.
Defenders: Chad Linafelter, Medical Lake; Geordie Marriner, Sehome; Abraham Martinez, Toppenish.
Keeper: Max Torres, Steilacoom.
Honorable mention
Forwards: Clarence Gunderson, Centralia.
Midfielders: Efrain Alvarado, Quincy; Sean Ryan, Archbishop Murphy.
Defenders: Manuel Hernandez, Quincy; Adam Verrell, Pullman.
Keeper: Alex Quintana, Interlake; Hunter Torset, Burlington-Edison.

Class 1A
Player of the year: Salvador Jimenez, Wahluke
Coach of the year: Arthur deVictoria, Wahluke
First team
Forwards: Trevor Bartels, King’s; Salvador Jimenez, Wahluke; Joshua Peters, Tacoma Baptist; Dillon Truscott, Charles Wright.
Midfielders: Pedro Acevedo, Wahluke; Mark Lovrin, White Salmon; Johnathon Rodriguez, Connell; Luis Silva, Highland.
Defenders: Cory Barrett, Charles Wright; Brian Garcia, Connell; Sam Hauck, King’s; Luis Rivera, Wahluke.
Keeper: Hernan Hernandez, Cashmere.
Second team
Forwards: Aaron Cabrera, White Salmon; Pedro Farias, Cashmere; Jason Franks, Montesano; Heriberto Mendoza, Connell.
Midfielders: Miguel Lopez, Manson; Matt Stefanko, Cascade; Sky Tweedie-Yates, LaConner.
Defenders: Finn Anderson, White Salmon; Jesus Ceja, Royal.
Keeper: Dakota Huntley, Meridian.
Honorable mention
Forwards: Jesse Klug, Overlake.
Keeper: Gonzalo Gaona, Montesano.

We have been out at the practice fields all week getting a good look at several area teams.  We will have our camp report to you soon.  This will be an interesting year with the new 3A & 4A split.

In perhaps the premiere Track meet on the west-coast, certainly in Washington will feature great athletes from Washington, Oregon , and Idaho.

The featured competitors in this year’s event are Kayla Steuckle of Emerald Ridge (Puyallup), and Keanon Lowe of Jesuit (Ore).

Other events that will be ultra-competitive are:

Boys/Girls -1600m:

Girls 100m Hurdles

Girls Shot Put

Girls Discuss

Boys/Girls High Jump

Girls Javelin

Boys 800m

Boys/Girls 4×100

Boys/Girls 4×400

Which events/athletes are you looking forward to seeing?

BOYS
State player of the year, all classes — Joshua Smith, sr., Kentwood.

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CLASS 4A
Player of the year — Joshua Smith, sr., Kentwood.
First-team — Joshua Smith, sr., Kentwood; Brett Kingma, jr., Jackson; Gary Winston, sr., Walla Walla; Cole Dickerson, sr., Federal Way; Ryan Nicholas, sr., Gonzaga Prep.
Honorable mention — Gary Bell, jr., Kentridge; David Trimble, so., Davis; Isiah Umpig, sr., Federal Way.

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CLASS 3A
Co-Player of the year — Andre Winston Jr., sr., Lakes and Riley Carel, sr., Enumclaw.
First-team — Andre Winston Jr., sr., Lakes; Riley Carel, sr., Enumclaw; Chris Morgan, sr., Union; Aaron Bright, sr., Bellevue; Jarell Flora, sr., Bremerton.
Honorable mention — Connor Hamlett, Meadowdale; Robby Douglas, sr., Shadle Park; Will DiIorio, sr., Bainbridge; Alex Williams, sr., Capital.

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CLASS 2A
Player of the year — Patrick Simon, sr., Ephrata.
First-team — Patrick Simon, sr., Ephrata; Derek Dickerson, sr., Squalicum; Evan Coulter, sr., Burlington-Edison; Nick Longmire, sr., Selah; Michael Greene, sr., Squalicum.
Honorable mention — Sean Atkins, sr., Mark Morris; Patrick Voeut, sr., Squalicum; Garrett Stoney, sr., Elma; Joel King, sr., River Ridge.

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CLASS 1A
Player of the year — Joe Harris, sr., Chelan
First-team — Joe Harris, sr., Chelan; Cody Shackett, jr., Cascade Christian; John Gage, sr., Vashon; Josiah Sebens, sr., Meridian; David Downs, sr., Bellevue Christian.
Honorable mention — Mitchell Zapien, jr., Granger; Jonnie Washburn, sr., Cascade Christian; Daniel Cheledinas, sr., King’s; Eli Driessen, sr., Brewster.

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CLASS 2B
Player of the year — Hank Robinson, sr., Pe Ell.
First-team — Hank Robinson, sr., Pe Ell; Cody Brockman, sr., Liberty Christian; Dylan Crawley, sr., Entiat; Tyler Clark, so., Concrete; Ben Servatius, jr., Asotin.
Honorable mention — Jamie Meyer, sr., Bear Creek; Mike McGree, sr., La Salle; Gavin Burt, sr., Garfield-Palouse; Lawrence Fiander, so., White Swan.

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CLASS 1B
Player of the year — Cody Flett, sr., Wellpinit.
First-team — Cody Flett, sr., Wellpinit; Steven Broersma, jr., Sunnyside Christian; Jim Maley, sr., Rosalia; David James, sr., Lummi; Warren Miller, sr., St. John-Endicott.
Honorable mention — Tyler Edwards, jr., Cusick; Trevor Wagenaar, so., Sunnyside Christian; Robert Moss, sr., Neah Bay; Drexler Doherty, jr., Neah Bay; Kennedy Seyler, jr., Wellpinit; Cameron Daniels, Sr., Lake Quinault.

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State player of the year, all classes — Mercedes Wetmore, sr., Auburn Riverside

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CLASS 4A
Player of the year — Mercedes Wetmore, sr., Auburn Riverside.
First-team — Mercedes Wetmore, sr., Auburn Riverside; Danielle Walter, sr., Pasco; Jazmine Redmon, sr., Mead; Kylie Huerta, jr., Kentwood; Kat Cooper, jr., Auburn Riverside.
Honorable mention — Carly Perkins, sr., Kelso; Jamie Weisner, soph., Walla Walla; Deborah Anderson, jr., Mount Tahoma; Jordan Loera, jr., Moses Lake; Betsy Kingma, sr., Newport; Mikaela Rivard, jr., Chiawana.

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CLASS 3A
Player of the year — Cheyenne Wilson, jr., Cleveland.
First-team — Cheyenne Wilson, jr., Cleveland; Tosha Hollingsworth, sr., Capital; Laura Hughes, sr., Hanford; Jessica Madison, jr., Port Angeles; Erika Johnson, jr., Holy Names.
Honorable mention — Kari Luttinen, jr., Seattle Prep; Melissa Williams, jr., Camas; Aleisha Hathaway, soph., Shadle Park; Yaz Fuller, Kennedy.

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CLASS 2A
Player of the year — Tamara Jones, jr., Prosser.
First-team — Tamara Jones, jr., Prosser; Samira McDonald, so., River Ridge; Brandi Thomas, sr., Elma; Kellie McCann-Smith, sr., Clarkston; Shaniqua Nilles, jr., West Valley (Spokane).
Honorable mention — Chelsea Haskey, sr., Black Hills; Deaira Gordon, sr, Ellensburg; Jennifer Cole, jr. River Ridge; Brenna Anderson, sr., Burlington-Edison.

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CLASS 1A
Player of the year — Korina Baker, sr., Freeman.
First-team — Korina Baker, sr., Freeman; Kelli Bowers, sr., Chelan; Janae Klarich, sr., Granger; Tiffany Tornow, sr., Toledo; Jasmine Hommes, so., Lynden Christian.
Honorable mention — Sam Zapien, sr., Granger; Leslie Stillar, sr., Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls); Kristen Schoenherr, jr., Rainier; Megan McIntyre, sr., Freeman.

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CLASS 2B
Player of the year — Kayla Johnson, sr., Colfax.
First-team — Kayla Johnson, sr., Colfax; Savannah Bonny, jr., La Salle; Shelby Barnes, sr., Asotin; Caitlin Duncan, sr., DeSales; Shelby Scott, sr., Liberty Bell.
Honorable mention — Alysha Fox, sr., Northwest Christian; Kelsey Moos, freshman, Reardan; Kayleigh Maltone, sr., Colfax; Breyenne Mosey, jr., Crosspoint.

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CLASS 1B
Player of the year — Kelsey Moser, sr., Colton.
First-team — Kelsey Moser, sr., Colton; Haley Moser, so., Colton; Katelynn Clinton, jr., Bickleton; Melissa Castor, sr., North Sound Christian; Ardis Pullen, sr., Neah Bay.
Honorable mention — Mollie Kramer, jr., Colton; Jessica Angulo, sr., Clallam Bay; Kelly Newhouse, sr., Sunnyside Christian.