Vote now for The News Tribune’s Athletes of the Week for contests played between Sept. 30 and Oct. 5. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday.
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FOOTBALL
Bryson Allen, Franklin Pierce — Cardinals RB took eight carries for 113 yards and a score (63 long) in 50-0 win over Eatonville.
Malcolm Akuffo, Emerald Ridge — Freshman running back rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns in win over Rogers.
Josiah Asuega, South Kitsap — Defensive lineman racked up seven tackles, including three tackles for loss and a sack in loss to Curtis.
Tristan Baker, Lakes — All-purpose WR/DB scored three touchdowns in runaway win over River Ridge. Baker exploded for 90- and 60-yard kickoff returns and punched in a one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Took four carries for 13 yards and a touchdown, adding two receptions for 20 yards. On defense, tackled two and forced a fumble.
Kase Betz, Graham-Kapowsin — Eagles WR was AJ Tuivaiave’s favorite target Friday night, securing six receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns in statement 57-36 win over Yelm.
Brady Bonnell, Tahoma — Bears QB guided Tahoma to a 24-21 win over Auburn Riverside, completing 15 of 23 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown, adding a seven-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
Tate Bowen, White River — Hornets WR secured three receptions for 100 yards and two touchdowns in big win over Kentlake.
Jabez Boyd, Life Christian — Eagles QB put on another show, completing 11-of-13 passes for 288 yards and five touchdowns in 65-0 win over Annie Wright. Added one carry for seven rushing yards.
Jaxon Budd, Tumwater — T-Birds QB completed 6-of-7 passes for 181 yards and three touchdowns in 56-10 win over Union.
Derek Colman-Brusa, Kennedy Catholic — Lancers DL recorded four tackles, two sacks, and three tackles for loss in big win over Auburn.
DJ Darling, Gig Harbor — Caught eight passes for 148 yards and a pair of touchdowns in win over Silas.
Peyton Davis, Tumwater — Lead RB took eight carries for 51 yards and two touchdowns in win over Union.
Kyson Douglas, Puyallup — Vikings RB erupted for 201 scrimmage yards (71 rushing, 130 receiving) and two touchdowns in 17-14 loss to Sumner.
Ryland Geldermann, Gig Harbor — Rushed 13 times for 130 yards and two touchdowns in win over Silas.
Jonathan Epperson, Auburn Riverside — Ravens RB/LB handled eight carries for 56 yards and two touchdowns in 24-21 loss to Tahoma. Added four receptions for 21 yards.
Devon Forehand, Kennedy Catholic — QB completed 6-of-10 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns and added 88 yards and two more scores on four carries in win over Auburn,
Maddox Heyliger, Decatur — Gators WR secured the last-gasp touchdown catch and game-winning two-point conversion that lifted Decatur over 4A-Skyview in a thriller, 15-14.
Indiana Jones, Kennedy Catholic — Lancers RB carved Auburn for 202 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries, adding two receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown through the air (four total) in 62-24 win.
Sione Kaho, Lincoln — Abes QB guided Lincoln to revenge win over rival Mount Tahoma in thrilling, double-overtime fashion Friday night, 38-32, throwing four touchdown passes without an interception.
Antoine Lee, Kentwood — Rushed nine times for 165 yards and two touchdowns in loss to Stadium.
Mason Locke, White River — All-purpose junior took six carries for 103 yards and a touchdown in 54-7 win over Kentlake.
Austin Mazzone, Steilacoom — Sophomore wide receiver caught seven passes for 122 yards and a touchdown in loss to Orting.
Joshua Moultrie, Emerald Ridge — Senior running back rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns in win over Rogers.
Parker Myers, Yelm — Tornados QB completed 13-of-22 passes for 212 yards and four touchdowns in 57-36 loss to Graham-Kapowsin.
Atinae Nuu, Life Christian — Eagles RB rumbled for 74 yards and two touchdowns on his two carries in a 65-0 rout of Annie Wright.
Jeremiah Orcutt, Franklin Pierce — All-around Cardinals QB/FS completed 2-of-4 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown, took eight carries for 39 yards and a score, and intercepted two passes on defense in 50-0 win over Eatonville.
Blake Ostrander, Capital — Cougars RB took 12 carries for 118 yards and two touchdowns in shutout win over Timberline.
Jameson Patin, Yelm — Tornados WR took all three receptions for 98 yards and three touchdowns in 57-36 loss vs. Graham-Kapowsin.
Blake Pearson, Graham-Kapowsin — Sophomore RB is part of a young, high-flying Eagles offense, who took 26 carries for 141 yards to establish a physical run game at Yelm.
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, Bethel — Senior LB/WR had an interception, which he returned for a 70-yard touchdown, recovered a fumble and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown, had 10 tackles and had a 25-yard receiving touchdown on offense in win over Spanaway Lake.
Lucas Redman, Capital — Senior QB completed 15-of-23 passes for 254 yards and three touchdowns in win over Timberline.
Mazaia Roberson, Graham-Kapowsin — Eagles WR took three catches for 108 yards and three touchdowns in big win at Yelm.
Ethan Rodriguez, Rochester — Junior running back rushed 15 times for 192 yards and three touchdowns in 43-0 win over Elma.
Julian Roso, Life Christian — Two-way Eagles SS/WR intercepted two Annie Wright passes and secured two receptions for 67 yards in Saturday’s 65-0 win.
Champ Seumalo, Life Christian — Eagles WR took three receptions for 124 yards and three touchdowns in big win over Annie Wright.
Darius Sum, Stadium — Rushed 34 times for 265 yards and two touchdowns in win over Kentwood.
Junior Teregeyo, Franklin Pierce — Cardinals RB handled 15 carries for 180 yards and a touchdown in 50-point win over Eatonville.
Ethan Trader, Gig Harbor — Had four tackles, including three for loss and two sacks, and recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown in win over Silas.
AJ Tuivaiave, Graham-Kapowsin — 14-year-old freshman QB threw a school-record 7 TD passes and completed 21-of-27 passes for 418 yards in a 57-36 statement win over Yelm in 4A SPSL action. Added one carry for seven yards.
Beckett Wall, Tumwater — T-Birds LB was everywhere on the stat sheet: 11 tackles, four TFL, three sacks, two batted balls, a fumble recovery, and a blocked extra point in big win over Union.
Tristan Waterman, White River — Hornets QB completed 13-of-20 passes for 234 yards and four touchdowns in 54-7 rout over Kentlake, adding a four-yard touchdown rush (five total).
Chase Waters, Capital — Cougars LB returned an interception for a touchdown and tackled eight (1 TFL) in shutout win over Timberline.
FALL SPORTS
Simone Bennett, Tahoma soccer — Junior goalkeeper posted clean sheet shutouts last week against Kentridge and Auburn.
Cooper Boyle, Tahoma cross country — Bears senior ran Saturday’s HOKA 28th John Payne XC Invitational in 14:56.9, the fastest 5,000-meter run among South Sound boys this season.
Braelyn Carey, Lakes soccer — Junior striker netted all four Lancer goals in 4-2 win over North Thurston and scored again in 2-1 win over River Ridge. Carey leads WA with 24 goals this season.
Addy Conner, North Thurston volleyball — In wins over Gig Harbor and Central Kitsap, had 40 kills (5/set).
Leia Dela Cruz, Timberline volleyball — Sophomore setter had 34 assists, 10 digs and two aces in last week’s games.
Layne Dent, Cascade Christian volleyball — In win over Bellevue Christian, had 21 kills (7/set) in sweep of Vikings.
Elektra Higgins, Peninsula cross country — Seahawks senior ran Saturday’s HOKA 28th John Payne XC Invitational (5,000-meter) in 17:00.7, the fastest mark among South Sound girls this season and third-quickest statewide.
Morgan Stevens, Silas volleyball — In matches against Timberline and River Ridge, had 13 kills, five blocks, four aces, six digs and an assist.
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