Vote now: Who should be the WaFd Bank Washington High School Athlete of the Week (October 17-22)?
Here are the candidates for the WaFd Bank Washington High School Athlete of the Week for Oct. 17-22 as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff. Read through the nominees and cast your vote at the bottom of the page. Voting will conclude on Sunday at 11:59 p.m and the winner will be announced Monday, Oct. 31th. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, please email athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com or tag us on Twitter or Instagram at @sblivewa.
THIS WEEK’S WAFD BANK WASHINGTON ATHLETE OF THE WEEK NOMINEES:
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WASHINGTON NOMINEES
Brock Beaner, Anacortes football: Six tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble and one pass break up for the Seahawks in a 27-6 win over Burlington-Edison.
Blake Borup, Eastlake football: The leading rusher in 4A KingCo busted out for a career-high 302 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 24 carries in the Wolves' win over Bothell.
Anna Callahan, Skyline girls cross country: Not only did the junior cruise to a 22-second victory at the 4A KingCo championships, her 5-kilometer time of 17 minutes, 23.6 seconds is the top overall time in the state by more than 15 seconds.
Skyler Cassel, West Valley of Yakima football: The state's leading passer went bonkers - 446 yards and five touchdowns - to lead the Rams to a victory over reigning 4A CBBN champion Moses Lake.
Emry Claeys, Meridian volleyball: Junior logged 29 kills, 11 digs and one ace in a five-set victory over Nooksack Valley last week.
Ashton Demarest, Napavine football: On the list again as he did all his damage in the first half with one passing touchdown on 8 of 11 passing for 141 yards. Also had 85 yards on the ground for three scores in a win over Raymond-South Bend.
Cole Edwards, North Kitsap football: Threw as many touchdowns as he did incompletions going 9-of-13 passing for 128 yards and four touchdowns in a rout of Sequim. Also ran in another score.
Breydan Fisher, Washington football: Brought down seven passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner with 17.9 seconds to go in the game, in the Patriots’ win over Steilacoom.
T.J. Haberman, Mount Spokane football: Completed 15 of 22 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner in the fourth quarter, to upend Gonzaga Prep.
Jayden Limar, Lake Stevens football: Ran all over the Kamiak defense to the tune of 239 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries in another blowout win for Lake Stevens.
Parker Mady, Curtis football: Sophomore receiver had an 83-yard punt return for a touchdown, two catches for 75 yards and a score, a 1-yard touchdown run and also caused a fumble in the Vikings' win over South Kitsap.
Jake Mason, Ferndale football: Made things difficult all night for the Stanwood offense with 9.5 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack, a forced fumble and one blocked field goal in Ferndale’s upset win.
Sam Merriman, Bishop Blanchet football: The junior rushed for a career-high 321 yards and three touchdowns in the team's 36-28 Metro League win over Ballard.
Kyler Ronquillo, Yelm football: Dangerous in many ways, Ronquillo rushed for 126 yards and one touchdown, hauled in a 20-yard touchdown reception and had an 86-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to clinch the 3A SSC with a win over Peninsula.
Ella Schoene, La Center volleyball: Was all over the court and led the Wildcats in a 3-0 win over Columbia-White Salmon with 20 kills and 12 digs.
Landon Taylor, Clarkston football: His 74-yard punt return for a touchdown with less than three minutes to go ended up being the decisive score in Clarkston’s 24-17 win over Shadle Park.
Masen Uribe, Eastside Catholic football: Ran for a career-high 219 yards and one touchdown in a win over Rainier Beach that gave the Crusaders the 3A Metro League title.
