The Associated Press All-State football team, voted on by media
across the state, was released Tuesday.
Five players from Kitsap were named to the first team:
3A: Brion Anduze, Central Kitsap at defensive line
2A: Andrew Hecker, North Kitsap at kicker (he was also second team
at defensive back)
2A: TJ Jensen, North Kitsap at defensive back
1A: Tanner Zuber, Klahowya at wide receiver
1A: Gabe Wallis, Klahowya at linebacjer
Several players were named to the second team:
3A: Kendal Yaegle, Central Kitsap at defensive back
2A: Calvin Cardwell, Bremerton at running back
2A: Daniel Burggraaf, North Mason at defensive back
2A: Bob Evans, North Kitsap at linebacker
2A: Chris Robison, North Kitsap at defensive line
2A: Brendan Gill, North Kitsap at offensive line
1A: Dylan Zuber, Klahowya at defensive back
1A: Jacob Ralls, Port Townsend at defensive back
Here’s the story on the state players of the
year
SEATTLE (AP) — Chiawana running back Austin Urlacher has been voted
The Associated Press Washington state player of the year for 2014
after setting a single-season, 11-man state record for yards
rushing.
Urlacher was voted the state player of the year for all
classifications and the Class 4A player of the year in voting that
was announced on Tuesday. Voting was conducted by sports writers
and editors from around the state and done in collaboration with
the Yakima Herald-Republic.
Urlacher rushed for 2,877 yards and scored 32 touchdowns in helping
lead the Riverhawks to the 4A title game for the second straight
year.
Record-setting quarterback Brett Rypien of Shadle Park was voted
the Class 3A player of the year. Rypien finished as the state’s
all-time leader in yards passing with 13,044 yards and 134
touchdowns. He threw for 4,223 yards and 48 touchdowns this
season.
Ellensburg’s Gabe Caskey was voted the Class 2A player of the year
after rushing for 2,190 yards and scoring 28 total touchdowns.
Caskey broke a 21-year-old school record for yards rushing and was
the CWAC offensive and defensive MVP. Caskey was a first-team
all-state selection as a linebacker as a junior.
Cascade Christian quarterback Jaelin Goldsmith was the 1A player of
the year. Goldsmith was the Nisqually League offensive MVP throwing
for 1,840 yards, rushing for 553 yards and finished with 26 total
touchdowns.
T.J. Morris was voted the 2B player of the year after helping
Okanogan to the state title. Morris rushed for 2,318 yards and 32
touchdowns and was the Central Washington 2B League offensive
MVP.
Neah Bay sophomore Cole Svec was voted the 1B player of the year.
Svec rushed for 1,578 yards and 25 touchdowns and threw two
touchdown passes. Svec also have five interceptions on defense,
returning two for touchdowns.
And here’s the entire team
SEATTLE — The 2014 Associated Press Washington All-State football
team:
Player of the Year, all classifications: Austin Urlacher,
Chiawana
CLASS 4A
Player of the Year: Austin Urlacher, Chiawana
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Ross Bowers, sr., Bothell.
Running back: Austin Urlacher, sr., Chiawana; Chico McClatcher,
sr., Federal Way; Sam McPherson, sr., Bothell.
Wide receiver: James Price, sr., Camas; Dayzell Wilson, sr.,
Bothell.
Tight end: Eric Briscoe-Hernandez, jr., Davis.
Offensive line: Foster Sarrell, so., Graham-Kapowsin; Calvin
Throckmorton, sr., Newport; Robert Savusa, sr., Federal Way; Trey
Adams, sr., Wenatchee; Jake Martin, sr., Chiawana.
Defense
Defensive line: Evan Weaver, jr., Gonzaga Prep; Juan Noyola, sr.,
Chiawana; Jesse Nickens, sr., Davis; Josiah Bronson, sr.,
Kentwood.
Linebacker: Braiden Beckman, sr., Kentridge; Daniel Lorenz, sr.,
Graham-Kapowsin; Ketner Kupp, sr., Davis; Gabe Lopes, sr.,
Camas.
Defensive back: Dre Dorton, sr., Chiawana; Sam McPherson, sr.,
Bothell; Kaleb Swain, sr., Kentwood; Chase Resch, sr.,
Wenatchee.
Special teams
Placekicker: Matthew Philichi, sr., Bellarmine Prep.
Punter: Jake Talbot, sr., Redmond.
All-purpose/returner: Chico McClatcher, sr., Federal Way.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Jacob Eason, jr., Lake Stevens.
Running back: Paul Wells, sr., Newport; Shannon Edwards, sr.,
Graham-Kapowsin; Nathan Goltermann-Doyle, sr., Bellarmine Prep.
Wide receiver: Kyler Ooley, sr., Rogers; Noah Samsen, jr., Gig
Harbor.
Tight end: Keegan Bray, sr., Ferris.
Offensive line: Shane Lemieux, sr., West Valley; Matt Lewis, jr.,
Davis; Kingston Suka, sr., Tahoma; Alex Walker, sr., Camas; Tanner
Torr, sr., Kent-Meridian.
Defense
Defensive line: Cameron Saffle, sr., Skyline; Robert Savusa, sr.,
Federal Way; Brandon Carter, sr., Emerald Ridge; Christian Penny,
sr., Chiawana.
Linebacker: Jackson Lewis, sr., Davis; Matt Anthony, sr., Olympia;
Tristan Brock, sr., Mount Vernon; Willie Hayes, sr., Walla
Walla.
Defensive back: Nikhil Lizotte, sr., Davis; Tucker Stout, sr.,
Central Valley; Justin Vogt, sr., Lewis and Clark; Justin Brown,
sr., Lake Stevens.
Special teams
Placekicker: Jesse Nickens, sr., Davis.
Punter: Tyler Dionne, sr., Union.
All-purpose/returner: Chase Resch, sr., Wenatchee.
CLASS 3A
Player of the Year: Brett Rypien, Shadle Park.
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Brett Rypien, sr., Shadle Park.
Running back: Austin Joyner, sr., Marysville-Pilchuck; Myles
Gaskin, sr., O’Dea; Collin Montez, so., Marysville-Getchell.
Wide receiver: Matt Laris, jr., Eastside Catholic; Jayson Williams
III, sr., Lincoln.
Tight end: Devan Brady, jr., Lincoln.
Offensive line: Ben PuaPuaga, sr., Lincoln; Alex Neale, sr.,
Eastside Catholic; Henry Roberts, sr., Bellevue; Dylan Ledbetter,
sr., O’Dea; Chris Hernandez, jr., Ferndale.
Defense
Defensive line: Cody Baker, sr., Eastside Catholic; Brion Anduze,
sr., Central Kitsap; Benning Potoa’e, sr., Lakes; Chris Hernandez,
jr., Ferndale.
Linebacker: David Emanuels, sr., Mercer Island; Mustafa Branch,
sr., Bellevue; Jusstis Warren, sr., Lincoln; Brandon Wellington,
jr., Eastside Catholic.
Defensive back: Ross Connors, sr., Bellevue; Zach Goddard, sr.,
Peninsula; Gavin Robertson, jr., Auburn Mountainview; Mikel Owes,
sr., O’Dea.
Special teams
Placekicker: Spencer Pettit, sr., Glacier Peak.
Punter: Kyle Olson-Urbon, jr., Peninsula.
All-purpose/returner: Matt Kvech, sr., Eastside Catholic.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Jordan Kitna, jr., Lincoln.
Running back: Conner Kennedy, sr., Capital; Killian Page, sr.,
Marysville-Pilchuck; T.J. Faamausili, sr., Kamiakin.
Wide receiver: Nathan Hawthorne, sr., Columbia River; Devon
Arbis-Jackson, jr., Eastside Catholic.
Tight end: Jack Sendelbach, sr., Blanchet.
Offensive line: Tyler Adamson, sr., Oak Harbor; Corbin Ferry, sr.,
Marysville-Pilchuck; Manase Kamoto, sr., Kennedy; Bryce Vitcovich,
sr., Marysville-Pilchuck.
Defense
Defensive line: John Clark, sr., Marysville-Getchell; Jake Murphy,
sr., Kelso; Dylan Ledbetter, sr., O’Dea; Bryce Vitkovich, sr.,
Marysville-Pilchuck.
Linebacker: Jacob Yedica, sr., Mount Spokane; Drew Hatch, sr.,
Marysville-Pilchuck; Tyler Herman, sr., Kamiakin; Jack Sendelbach,
sr., Blanchet.
Defensive back: Kendal Yaegle, jr., Central Kitsap; Nathan
Hawthorne, sr., Columbia River; Nicholas Alonso, sr.,
Marysville-Pilchuck; Brendan Davis, sr., Edmonds-Woodway.
Special teams
Placekicker: Van Soderberg, jr., Capital.
Punter: Spencer Pettit, sr., Glacier Peak.
All-purpose/returner: Miles Gaskin, sr., O’Dea.
CLASS 2A
Player of the Year: Gabe Caskey, Ellensburg
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Sterling Somers, jr., Lynden.
Running back: Gabe Caskey, sr., Ellensburg; Eli Whitmire, sr.,
Woodland; Ian Saner, sr., Tumwater.
Wide receiver: Jordan Wittenberg, sr., Lynden; Mason Elms, sr.,
Sedro-Woolley.
Tight end: Brayton Leach, sr., Ellensburg.
Offensive line: Troy Morris, sr., Ellensburg; Bryce Sterk, sr.,
Lynden; Dakota Smith, sr., Franklin Pierce; Colten Alefteras, sr.,
Prosser; Blake Gilbertson, sr., Ellensburg.
Defense
Defensive line: Blake Beacham, sr., Sedro-Woolley; Bryce Sterk,
sr., Lynden; Tommy Hunkin-Clark, sr., River Ridge; Weston Kroes,
sr., East Valley (Yakima).
Linebacker: Trevor Davis, sr., Tumwater; Gabe Caskey, sr.,
Ellensburg; Chad Wilburg, sr., Sedro-Woolley; Addison Barrett, sr.,
Tumwater.
Defensive back: T.J. Jensen, sr., North Kitsap; Taylor Rapp, jr.,
Sehome; Garrett Hull, sr., Ellensburg; Brent Evans, Toppenish.
Special teams
Placekicker: Andrew Hecker, sr., North Kitsap.
Punter: Isaac Lopez, sr., Toppenish.
All-purpose/returner: Jeremy Bade, jr., East Valley (Yakima).
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Christian Jorgensen, sr., Squalicum.
Running back: Calvin Cardwell, sr., Bremerton; Riley Fritsch, so.,
Blaine; Trent Postma, sr., Lynden.
Wide receiver: Cardell Jones, sr., Prosser; Chris Leiba, sr., River
Ridge.
Tight end: Quinten Roppel, sr., Sedro-Woolley.
Offensive line: Brendan Gill, sr., North Kitsap; Wyatt Tolle, sr.,
Prosser; Isaac Anderson, so., Woodland; Mason Bradley, sr.,
Archbishop Murphy; Jon Bakkema, sr., Blaine.
Defense
Defensive line: Riley Maier, sr., Selah; Chris Robison, sr., North
Kitsap; Tait Stevenson, jr., Ellensburg; Chris Paz, sr.,
Squalicum.
Linebacker: Fotu Leiato, sr., Steilacoom; Bob Evans, sr., North
Kitsap; Troy Flanagan, sr., Woodland; Trent Postma, sr.,
Lynden.
Defensive back: Austen Johnson, sr., Hockinson; Daniel Burggraaf,
sr., North Mason; Andrew Hecker, sr., North Kitsap; Payton Miller,
sr., R.A. Long.
Special teams
Placekicker: Per Wolfisberg, jr., Lynden.
Punter: Elijah Hill, sr., Tumwater.
All-purpose/returner: Eli Whitmire, sr., Woodland.
CLASS 1A
Player of the Year: Jaelin Goldsmith, Cascade Christian
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Jaelin Goldsmith, sr., Cascade Christian.
Running back: Colton Vining, sr., Colville; Robert Terhune, sr.,
Cascade Christian; Josh Bayne, sr., Coupeville.
Receiver: Austin Gasseling, sr., La Salle; Tanner Zuber, sr.,
Klahowya; Mason Tobeck, sr., Cascade Christian.
Offensive line: Josh Purdy, jr., Zillah; Hunter Murfitt, sr.,
Cascade Christian; Brady Webley, sr., Colville; Damon Davis, sr.,
Cascade Christian; Bryan Bonny, sr., La Salle.
Defense
Defensive line: Brady Webley, sr., Colville; Hunter Murfitt, sr.,
Cascade Christian; Teddy Mead, sr., Royal; Justin Kaelin, sr.,
Eatonville.
Linebacker: Mason Tobeck, sr., Cascade Christian; Colton Vining,
sr., Colville; Austin Krueger, sr., Zillah; Gabe Wallis, so.,
Klahowya.
Defensive back: George Tomal, sr., Eatonville; Nick Perry, so., La
Salle; Chris Trunkey, sr., Goldendale; Bryce Powers, sr., Cascade
Christian.
Special teams
Placekicker: Jarek Barbee, jr., Naches Valley.
Punter: Anthony Louthan, sr., Montesano.
All-purpose/returner: Riley Ramos, sr., Cascade Christian.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Tanner Myhre, sr., Nooksack Valley.
Running back: Dennis Merritt, sr., Cascade; Austin Krueger, sr.,
Zillah; Devin Damerau, sr., South Whidbey.
Receiver: Bryce Powers, sr., Cascade Christian; Kyle Young, sr.,
Meridian; Hunter Esary, jr., Kalama.
Offensive line: Paul Lebedev, jr., Mount Baker; Calvin Kispert,
sr., King’s; Taylor Beeman, sr., Colville; Caldwell Byrnes, sr.,
Kalama; Te’ave Magalei, jr., Cascade Christian.
Defense
Defensive line: Josh Purdy, jr., Zillah; Tanner Hart, sr., La
Salle; Te’ave Magalei, jr., Cascade Christian; Jared Flattum, jr.,
Cascade Christian.
Linebacker: Josh Bayne, sr., Coupeville; Laka Wilkins, sr., King’s;
Gerard Weyns, sr., Royal; Blake Lukehart, sr., Naches Valley.
Defensive back: Josh Seaton, jr., Cascade Christian; Jacob Ralls,
jr., Port Townsend; Tanner Myhre, sr., Nooksack Valley; Dylan
Zuber, so., Klahowya.
Special teams
Placekicker: Ryan Fransen, sr., King’s.
Punter: Ryan Widner, sr., Naches Valley.
All-purpose/returner: Jose Ponce, jr., Royal.
CLASS 2B
Player of the Year: T.J. Morris, Okanogan
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Wyatt Stanley, so., Napavine.
Running back: T.J. Morris, sr., Okanogan; Taylor Hicks, jr.,
Toledo; Brian Walker, sr., White Swan.
Receiver: Cole Doughty, sr., Napavine; Devin Acevedo, sr.,
Waitsburg-Prescott; Jim Townsend, sr., Okanogan.
Offensive line: Austin Eaton, sr., Toledo; Brad Nearants, sr.,
Okanogan; Caleb Bridge, sr., North Beach; Chase Marceau, sr., White
Swan; Gage Cotner, sr., Okanogan.
Defense
Defensive line: Chase Marceau, sr., White Swan; Gabe Cotner, sr.,
Okanogan; Caleb Bridge, sr., North Beach; Chance Sherwood, sr.,
Napavine.
Linebacker: Jonathon Shields, sr., White Swan; Jim Townsend, sr.,
Okanogan; Chase VanWyck, jr., Napavine; James Hamilton, jr.,
Raymond.
Defensive back: Jalen Moses, jr., Okanogan; Cort Ruzicka, sr.,
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague; Grant McEwen, sr., Toledo; Austin Zeller,
sr., Davenport.
Special teams
Placekicker: Jarrod Hammond, sr., Napavine.
Punter: Cort Ruzicka, sr., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague.
All-purpose/returner: McKoy Bichler, jr., Rainier.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Timbo Taylor, jr., Brewster.
Running back: Tom Wilkie, jr., Davenport; Brady Woodrum, sr.,
Napavine; Elliott Murdock, jr., Raymond.
Receiver: Grant McEwen, sr., Toledo; Kaleb Poquette, jr.,
Morton-White Pass; Cort Ruzicka, sr., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague.
Offensive line: Chance Sherwood, sr., Napavine; Tyler Shepherd,
jr., Pe Ell/Willapa Valley; Daniel Fruh, sr., North Beach; Mark
Montgomery, jr., Waitsburg-Prescott; Cody Francis, sr.,
Reardan.
Defense
Defensive line: Tristan Barnett, so., Tri-Cities Prep; Pedro
Villegas, sr., Raymond; Daniel Echtle, sr., Toledo; Hayden Bayha,
sr., Brewster.
Linebacker: Jonny Law, jr., North Beach; Mike Grant, sr.,
Waitsburg-Prescott; Gunnar Blix, jr., Wahkiakum; Seth Schuh, jr.,
La Conner.
Defensive back: Trevor Cook, jr., Pe Ell/Willapa Valley; Talen
Larsen, sr., Waitsburg-Prescott; Byron Perez, sr., Napavine; Mitch
Boesel, jr., Brewster.
Special teams
Placekicker: Joey Biel, jr., Northwest Christian (Colbert).
Punter: Marcus Hampton, sr., Adna.
All-purpose/returner: Rayce Newman, sr., Raymond.
CLASS 1B
Player of the Year: Cole Svec, Neah Bay
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: John Lesser, jr., Liberty Christian.
Running back: Cole Svec, so., Neah Bay; Colter McKeown, sr.,
Touchet.
Receiver: Nate Scheenstra, sr., Sunnyside Christian; Carlos
Ceniceros, sr., Pateros.
Offensive line: Tate Richards, sr., Liberty Christian; Adam
Lawrence, sr., Lummi; Jarickson Kanichy, sr., Neah Bay.
Defense
Defensive line: John Reamer, sr., Neah Bay; Robby Heimann, sr.,
Liberty Christian; Adam Lawrence, sr., Lummi.
Linebacker: Josh Monette, sr., Neah Bay; Colter McKeown, sr.,
Touchet; Hank Hoskins, so., Lummi.
Defensive back: Eli Harrison, jr., Quilcene; Cameron Buzzell, so.,
Neah Bay.
Special teams
All-purpose/returner: Casey Randall, sr., Clallam Bay.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Justin Faber, so., Sunnyside Christian.
Running back: Colten Pol, sr., Quilcene; Cody Daniels, sr., Liberty
Christian.
Wide receiver: John Reamer, sr., Neah Bay; Dean Williams, sr.,
Lummi.
Offensive line: Jackson Elsasser, jr., Touchet; Lucas Rittel, sr.,
Republic; Marcus Sheridan, sr., Cusick.
Defense
Defensive line: Elisha Winck, sr., Neah Bay; Kelly Gregory, sr.,
Clallam Bay; Lucas Rittel, sr., Republic.
Linebacker: Gabe Montoya, sr., Lyle-Wishram; John Lesser, jr.,
Liberty Christian; Casey Randall, sr., Clallam Bay.
Defensive back: Cole Svec, so., Neah Bay; Tyler Thurman, sr.,
Garfield-Palouse.
Special teams
All-purpose/returner: Colter McKeown, sr., Touchet.
