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Coach of the Year: Scott Biglin, Kamiakin – Revamped offense, made it to playoffs in 1st year, I’d say that’s pretty good!
MVP: Jacob Sealby, Senior RB/LB Wenatchee – Biggest game changer in the league on both sides of the ball, just ask Pasco!
MVP Offense: Joe Fuerst, Senior RB Eisenhower – Best combo of speed and power in the league
MVP Defense: Austin Graves, Senior LB/DL Southridge – An absolute beast on the defensive side of the ball

All-Offense Team:
QB: Dylan Signorelli, Senior, Moses Lake – Hutch had more yards, but Signorelli had accuracy and mobility
RB: Jacob Sealby, Senior, Wenatchee – see above
RB: Joe Fuerst, Senior, Eisenhower – see above
WR: Tim White, Junior, Kamiakin – route running, quickness, speed, D-1 potential
WR: Antonio Martinez, Senior, Eisenhower – under appreciated WR, good hands, play-maker
WR: Drew Loftus, Junior, Kennewick – great athlete, deceptive speed, game changing ability, multi-sport D-1 potential
OL: Mike Marboe, Senior, Wenatchee - earth mover, headed to Idaho next year
OL: Brent Anderson, Senior, Southridge – hard working, blocks til you submit
OL: Alec Martin, Junior, Wenatchee – look for even bigger things next year, stood out on a stellar line
OL: Zach Sumerlin, Senior, Walla-Walla – man-child, size and power to get it done
OL: Abel Soto, Senior, Eisenhower – opened holes for Fuerst, can’t question his heart

Special Teams

Gunner: Lucas Sealby, Senior, Wenatchee – caused havoc on kickoffs and more!
Return Man: Israel Manzo, Sophomore, Sunnyside – Most exciting return we saw live (game winner vs. Davis!)
P: Enrique Espinoza, Senior, Eastmont – Athletic versatile player
K: Angel Guerra, Junior, Wenatchee – Great kicks all year long

All-Defense Team

DL: Austin Graves, Senior, Southridge – see above
DL: CJ McCray, Sophomore, Davis – most athletic DL we saw all year
DL: Broderick Hirai, Senior, Southridge – impressed us every time we saw him
DL: Ryan Watson, Senior, Eisenhower – Big part of Ike’s success this year
LB: Seth Kline, Senior, Eisenhower – “guided missile”, next level motor and intensity
LB: Jacob Sealby, Senior, Wenatchee – see above
LB: Matt Minnich, Senior, Kamiakin – followed in the tradition of great Kamiakin LBs
DB: Aaron Flippo, Senior, Walla-Walla – helped shut down opposing passing attacks
DB: Dallin Brimley, Senior, Kennewick – nose for the ball, instincts to match
DB: James Akers, Senior, Eisenhower – athletic, gritty play all year long
DB: Leo Cueller, Senior, Sunnyside – another kid with a nose for the ball, always in the right place at the right time

So we just finished our first ever week (for us it was 4 days) at the Tri-Cities Team Football Camp and our vote is a resounding yes!

The camp was the brain-child of former Kamiakin, now Vermillion Catholic Head Coach Craig Beverlin.  Basically, coaches grew tired of giving the colleges their players money, trying to corral teenagers in a college dorm, and  being miserable for a week.

Actually, it wasn’t all that bad, but this is one idea that I would have to say is win-win.  Players get to sleep in their own beds, spend less money, compete against the kids they will line up against in the fall, and probably get 70% more sleep.  Parents get to actually come out and watch their kid when they get off of work, save money, and maybe catch a late dinner with johnny when its all said and done.

Some of the teams participating in this years camp were:

Richland, Pasco, Kennewick, Southridge, Chiawana, Hanford, Kamiakin, Ki-Be, Connel, Waitsburg-Prescott, Eastmont, Walla-Walla, Hermiston, & Riverview

Our early, and we mean early,  thoughts on a few teams (Note: Every team had at least a few players missing.  Many were either hurt, playing baseball, or taking a well needed vacation).

Kennewick:  The Lion’s have some hosses.  Trent Brown looks good and threw some nice balls.  The Lions are young and big up front, with some good skill players rounding out the bunch.  Should be vastly improved over last seasons 2-8 record.

Pasco:  Coach Lamb looks the part.  I got a good vibe from their staff that they mean business.  The bulldogs have some play makers on both sides of the ball including sprinter Marques Avery.  Their athleticism (Austin Wilborn) should pay big dividends in the fall.

Kamiakin:  From a distance new head coach Scott Biglin may seem like still waters, but “Bigs” can bring the ruckus, and expects 100% effort and no mistakes.  Look for the Braves to use numerous weapons (Tim White), in the spread offense and have another stout defense.

Southridge: All-Airport Team for sure, these guys look like they mean business and may be (gulp) better than last year?  With a cast of skill and power including SR QB Stephen Garcia the “Suns” will definitely shine.  I overheard they have nicknamed their skill guys “Earth, Wind, and Fire” we’ll see if they are Dancin’ in September or Yearnin’ Learnin’.

Chiawana: Brand-new Riverhawk program will definitely take their lumps but may also dish a few.  QB Luc Graff is steady in the pocket and has a nice touch.  With summer jerseys made them look like Penn State, and no Seniors this year, some young players may be thrust into the mix early.  One young player that will not have a hard time adjusting is All-Everything Super-Soph-To-Be Miquiyah Zamora, the buzz surrounding this kid is off the charts, but so is his play…

Richland: Let’s not forget about the Bombers.  They lost some great players in Rowe, Jacobs, and the boyz, but return their quarterback Sr. Haden Hilty.  A Senior quarterback is always nice to have and the Bombers have a good one.  Look for some under the radar players to make their mark.

Walla-Walla:  The devils in the details, and Coach Yonts has some nice size and a great player in TE Gary Winston.  OL Ryan James and Cascade Division standout Zach Sumerlin anchor the line.  Some of their Wr’s impressed us too.  Should be a great year for Big Nine Football.

Look for much more from us in the coming weeks as we do a full break-down of each team in the Big Nine.