AP names all-state football team

YAKIMA, Wash. — The Associated Press announced its Washington all-state football team today, including three key members of Eisenhower’s undefeated run into the state quarterfinals on the Class 4A squad and four first-teamers from Ellensburg on the 2A team.

Linebacker Seth Kline, defensive lineman Ryan Watson and offensive lineman Abel Soto, just a junior, made were named to the first team in 4A. Davis sophomore defensive back David Trimble joined them.

Ellensburg’s first-teamers in 2A were wide receiver Kramer Ferrell, offensive lineman Kyle Matthews, defensive lineman Blaze Affholter and defensive back Ethan Sterkel.

In all, more than three dozen Valley players received either first-team or honorable-mention on the AP team.

The player of the year for all classifications was quarterback Jake Heaps, who led Skyline to the Class 4A title and who was also named the country’s top quarterback on the all-USA team announced earlier today by USA Today.

Each of the classification all-state teams, from 4A to 1B, is listed below. Local players are in bold.

– Scott Sandsberry

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Player of the year, all classes — Jake Heaps, sr., Skyline.

CLASS 4A

Player of the year — Jake Heaps, sr., Skyline.

FIRST TEAM

Quarterback — Jake Heaps, sr., Skyline.

Running back — Anthony Meray, sr., Bethel; Jacob Sealby, Wenatchee; Austin Denton, sr., Marysville-Pilchuck.

Wide receiver — Kasen Williams, jr., Skyline; Jason Bates, sr., Ferris; Rahmel Dockery, jr., Curtis.

Tight end — Austin Seferian-Jenkins, jr., Gig Harbor

Offensive line — Chris Edison, sr., Curtis; Danny Shelton, jr., Auburn; Colin Porter, sr., Bothell; Abel Soto, jr., Eisenhower; Maxx Forde, sr., Woodinville.

All-purpose — Trenton Pinson, sr., Federal Way.

Defensive line — Scott Crichton, sr., Foss; Ryan Watson, sr., Eisenhower; Austin Graves, sr., Southridge; Mychael Tuiasosopo, sr., Mariner.

Linebackers — Anthony DeMatteo, sr., Skyline; Seth Kline, sr., Eisenhower; Sam Gauksheim, sr., Olympia; Drew Powell, sr., Southridge.

Defensive backs — Jamal Byrd, sr., Foss; Evan Zeger, jr., Skyline; Bo Tully, sr., Mead; David Trimble, so., Davis.

Kicker — Jake Miller, sr., Central Valley.

Punter — Sean Tollan, sr., Rogers (Puyallup).

HONORABLE MENTION

Quarterback — Connor Halliday, sr., Ferris.

Running back — Bishop Sankey, jr., Gonzaga Prep.

Wide receivers — Leon La Deaux, sr., South Kitsap; Tim White, jr., Kamiakin.

Tight end — Michael Hartvigson, sr., Bothell.

Offensive line — Trevor Poole, sr., Ferris; Drew Schultz, sr., Olympia.

All-purpose — Elils Henderson, jr., Skyview.

Defensive line — Kjelby Oiland, sr., Ferris; Happy Iona, sr., Bethel; Evan Hudson, sr., Bothell; Jeff Waldner, sr., Olympia; Dallin Shirley, sr., Skyview.

Linebackers — Dylan Zylstra, sr., Kentridge; Jason Walker, sr., Curtis.

Defensive backs — Chris Young, sr., Auburn.

Kicker — Brandon Bailey, sr., Bethel.

Punter — Thomas Fossedal, jr., Kamiak.

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CLASS 3A

Player of the year — Julious Moore, sr., Bellevue.

FIRST TEAM

Quarterback — Zach Richter, sr., Glacier Peak.

Running back — Willis Wilson, sr., Lakes; Colten Williams, sr., Mt. Spokane; Larry Dixon, sr., Olympic.

Wide receivers — Jake Bainton, jr., Liberty; Tommy Rollins, sr., Glacier Peak; Delas Raiford, sr., Timberline.

Tight end — Darius Waters, sr., Lakes.

Offensive line — Roc Hill, sr., Lakes; Ben Riva, sr., O’Dea; Cody Hatchel, sr., North Thurston; John Froland, sr., Glacier Peak; Ashton Boothroyd, Mt. Spokane.

All-purpose — Israel Manzo, so., Sunnyside.

Defensive line — Sione Potoa’e, sr., Lakes; Julious Moore, sr., Bellevue; Travis Erb, sr., Yelm; Darius Waters, sr., Lakes.

Linebackers — John Kanongata’a, sr., Bellevue; Dylan Swanstrom, sr., Timberline; Darrian Creamer, sr., Peninsula; Taylor Nelson, sr., Union.

Defensive backs — Jamaal Kearse, sr., Lakes; Dee Maggitt, sr., Lakes; Naji Moore-Taylor, sr., Meadowdale; Kellen Camus, sr., Capital.

Kicker — Race Sciabica, sr., Bellevue.

Punter — Chris Lider, jr., Sammamish.

HONORABLE MENTION

Quarterback — Trey Wheeler, jr., Liberty.

Running backs — Tyler Sundberg, jr, Capital; Jordan Radcliffe, jr., Timberline.

Wide receiver — Jake Smith, sr., West Valley (Yakima); Michael Acode, sr., Mount Vernon; Tanner Southard, jr., Glacier Peak.

Tight end — Connor Hamlett, sr., Meadowdale.

Offensive line — Tanner May, sr., Glacier Peak.

All-purpose — Frank Cange, sr., Lindbergh.

Defensive line — John Froland, sr., Glacier Peak; Jeff Henke, sr., North Thurston.

Linebackers — Jordan Patterson, sr., Lakes; Jay Sicilia, sr., Mt. Spokane.

Defensive backs — Nate Blackham, sr., Mt. Spokane; Leo Cuellar, sr., Sunnyside; John Ferriera, sr., Timberline.

Kicker — Riley Baker, sr., North Thurston.

Punter — Stuart Jergensen, jr., Camas.

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CLASS 2A

Player of the year — Jordan Hastings, sr., Lynden.

FIRST TEAM

Quarterback — Jordan Hastings, sr., Lynden.

Running backs — Caleb Stratham, sr., Blaine; Brett Kirschner, sr., Interlake; Cody Peterson, sr., Black Hill.

Wide receivers — Blair Bomber, sr., Lynden; Kramer Ferrell, jr., Ellensburg; Clayton Knoles, sr., Sultan.

Tight end — Ryan Seto, sr., Lynden.

Offensive line — John Fullington, sr., North Mason; Nick Brown, sr., West Valley (Spokane); Jake Welch, sr., Mark Morris; Kyle Matthews, sr., Ellensburg; Ben Westrum, sr., Black Hills.

All-purpose — Alex Wolf, sr., Deer Park.

Defensive line — John Fullington, sr., North Mason; Jake Lunceford, sr., Selah; Blaze Affholter, sr., Ellensburg; Tani Tupou, jr., Archbishop Murphy.

Linebackers — Ryan Seto, sr., Lynden; Sam Schoesler, sr., West Valley (Spokane); Jake Steelhammer, sr., Chehalis; Alex Martinez, sr., Archbishop Murphy.

Defensive backs — Devon Lind, sr., Othello; J Nusbaum, sr., R.A. Long; DeAngelo Jones, sr., Cheney; Ethan Sterkel, sr., Ellensburg.

Kicker — Andrew Furney, sr., Burlington-Edison.

Punter — Jesse Chavez, sr., Wapato.

HONORABLE MENTION

Quarterback — Ethan Sterkel, sr., Ellensburg.

Running back — Alex Martinez, sr., Archbishop Murphy.

Wide receivers — Trevor Chau, sr., Blaine; Erik Forgione, jr., Chehalis; Shane Brady, sr., Woodland; J Nusbaum sr., R.A. Long.

Tight end — Blaze Affholter, sr., Ellensburg; Sam Schoesler, sr., West Valley (Spokane).

Offensive line — Nate Meeske, sr., Prosser; Taylor Beck, sr., Mark Morris; Donovan Gratton, sr., Lynden; Thomas Gallagher, sr., Sequim. Julius Tevaga, jr., Archbishop Murphy.

All-purpose — Devon Lind, sr., Othello.

Defensive line — Hovik Melkonyan, sr., West Valley (Spokane); Shawn Burton, jr., Deer Park; Conor Hamilton, sr., Othello; Julius Tevaga, jr., Archbishop Murphy; Jake Welch, sr., Mark Morris; Jake Christianson, sr., Lynden.

Linebackers — Jerry Graham, jr., R.A. Long; Jake McCoy, sr., Mark Morris; Bobby Riddle, jr., Ellensburg.

Defensive backs — Blair Bomber, sr., Lynden; Quincy Davis, sr., Selah; David Craig, sr., Blaine; Mitch Peterson, sr., West Valley (Spokane).

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CLASS 1A

Player of the year — Matt Hadley, so., Connell.

FIRST TEAM

Quarterback — Thomas Vincent, jr., King’s.

Running backs — Braden Cordes, sr., Orting; Matt Hadley, so., Connell; C.J. Lockwood, sr., Omak.

Wide receivers — Mitchell Tripp, jr., Meridian; Brendan Hoch, sr., River View; Anthony Reese, sr., Nooksack Valley.

Tight end — Cody Creech, sr., Cascade Christian.

Offensive line — Trevor Hamilton, sr., Cascade Christian; Parker Waber, sr., Montesano; Trevor Oswalt, sr., Zillah; Ryker Young, sr., King’s; Aaron Cochran, sr., Goldendale.

All-purpose — Michael Newman, sr., Cle Elum.

Defensive line — Jessie Salmonson, sr., Nooksack Valley; Ernie Garza, sr., Royal; Kane Koerner, sr., Zillah; Will Lohman, Chewelah.

Linebackers — Jon Charroin, sr., Nooksack Valley; Ryan Campbell, sr., Montesano; Dyrel Whitby, sr., Connell; Nolan Sheehan, sr., Naches Valley.

Defensive backs — Spencer Ramos, sr., Cascade Christian; Tyler Fry, sr., Montesano; Justen Weigel, sr., Naches Valley; Curtis Clauson, jr., King’s.

Kicker — Reid Bode, sr., Lynden Christian.

Punter — Nick Swanson, sr., King’s.

HONORABLE MENTION

Quarterback — Matt Wilhelm, sr., River View.

Running back — Ryan Campbell, sr., Montesano.

Wide receivers — Nick Swanson, sr., King’s; Curtis Clauson, jr., King’s; Cameron Robinson, sr., Port Townsend.

Offensive line — Jon Charroin, sr., Nooksack Valley; Michael Casper, sr., Connell.

All-purpose — Taylor Isadore, sr., Cascade (Leavenworth).

Defensive line — Keaton Stap, jr., Lynden Christian; Ryan Newby, jr., Meridian.

Linebackers — Aaron Cochran, sr., Goldendale; Cameron Bounds, sr., Zillah; Paul Lutgen, sr., King’s.

Defensive backs — Cameron Robinson, sr., Port Townsend; Shane Didier, sr., Connell.

Kicker — Nick Swanson, sr., King’s; Antonio Gonzales, so., Highland.

Punter — Reid Bode, sr., Lynden Christian.

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CLASS 2B

Player of the year — Kyle Grosshans, sr., Adna.

FIRST TEAM

Quarterback — Kyle Grosshans, sr., Adna.

Running backs — Paul Oursland, sr., Kittitas; Micah Brown, sr., Napavine.

Wide receivers — Anthony Tatum, Adna; Matt Waltenburg, Napavine.

Tight end — Tommy Gregg, jr., DeSales.

Offensive line — Walker Williams, so., Tacoma Baptist; Dane Voelker, sr., La Salle; Kennon Brist, sr., Kittitas; Sam Mellor, sr., Colfax; Carlos Sanchez, Adna.

All-purpose — Will Hatley, sr., Colfax.

Defensive line — Will Rockett, sr., Willapa Valley; Josh Bartlett, sr., La Salle; Cooper Brunoff, Adna; Sam Mellor, sr., Colfax.

Linebackers — Matt Kuribayashi, sr., La Salle; Myron Smith, jr., South Bend; Alex Teade, jr., Colfax; Sam Spiro, Tacoma Baptist.

Defensive backs — Austin Burkhalter, sr., Naselle; Dan Brusic, jr., La Salle; Spencer Slyfield, sr., Kittitas; Kyle Groshans, sr., Adna.

Kicker — Mitchell Kennedy, jr., La Salle.

HONORABLE MENTION

Running back — Jon Nissell, sr., Willapa Valley.

Wide receivers — Terrell Boyes, jr., South Bend; Brandon Funston, sr., Oroville.

Offensive line — Steve Gasseling, sr., La Salle; Daniel Janssen, Orcas Island.

Defensive line — Pat Sharkey, sr., DeSales; Carlos Sanchez, Adna; Ryan Conrad, sr., Colfax; Kennon Brist, sr., Kittitas.

Linebackers — Alan Erickson, sr., Naselle; J.J. Carney, Willapa Valley.

Defensive backs — Kellen Morgan, jr., Colfax; Anthony Tatum, Adna.

Kicker — Tyler McNannay, Colfax.

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CLASS 1B

Player of the year — Will Hoppes, sr., Tri-Cities Prep.

FIRST TEAM

Quarterback — Will Hoppes, sr., Tri-Cities Prep.

Running backs — Sam Robertson, sr., Colton; Daniel Wareham, sr., Wishkah Valley.

Wide receivers — David James, sr., Lummi; Troy Redmann, jr., Tri-Cities Prep.

Offensive line — Reid Ashley, sr., Almira/Coulee-Hartline; Joseph Fryberg, sr., Lummi; Edgar Venegas, sr., Lake Quinault.

Defensive line — Antonio Ledesma, sr., Tri-Cities Prep; Bradley Helberg, jr., Wishkah Valley; Alex LaClair, sr., Lummi.

Linebackers — Jay Orth, sr., Tri-Cities Prep; Nathan Marsh, jr., Wishkah Valley; Spencer Shanholtzer, sr., Cusick.

Defensive backs — Troy Redmann, jr., Tri-Cities Prep; Sam Robertson, sr., Colton; Cameron Pumphrey, sr., Lake Quinault.

HONORABLE MENTION

Running backs — Dylen Heaward, sr., Crescent; Dylan Tipps, sr., Almira/Coulee-Hartline; Kevin Ratuiste, sr., Tri-Cities Prep

Offensive line — Jay Orth, sr., Tri-Cities Prep; Johnny Andrews, sr., Cusick.

Defensive line — Reid Ashley, sr., Almira/Coulee-Hartline.

Linebacker — Kyle Finkbonner, sr., Lummi.

Defensive backs — David James, sr., Lummi; Josiah Rhoades, sr., Cusick.

– Scott Sandsberry