Eastside Catholic football player Richie Fotualii-Aliifua voted the WaFd Bank Washington High School Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to Eastside Catholic RB Richie Fotualii-Aliifua for being voted SBLive’s WaFd Bank Washington High School Athlete of the Week for Nov. 21-26!
Taking over for injured starter Masen Uribe, Fotualii-Aliifua could not be stopped in the Crusaders' 35-28 Class 3A state semifinal victory over Metro League rival O'Dea. He rushed 35 times for 182 yards and a career-best five touchdowns, including the game-winning 16-yard run up the middle in the second overtime.
Fotualii-Aliifua received 48.7% of the vote, beating out Okanogan football player Carter Kuchenbuch, who finished second with 25.8%.
We are currently accepting WaFd Bank Player of the Week nominations. If you would like to nominate an athlete, please email athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com or message us on Twitter or Instagram at @sblivewa.
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Here are the other athletes who were nominated for the week of Nov. 21-26:
WASHINGTON NOMINEES
Dylan Allred, Royal football: The Knights’ signal caller tossed for 250 yards and four touchdowns in a semifinal win over Freeman.
Edgar Delarosa, Royal football: Led Royal in receiving with seven receptions for 110 yards and four touchdowns in the Knights’ semifinal win against Freeman.
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Ashton Demarest, Napavine football: Once again the catalyst behind Napavine’s offense, throwing for five touchdowns and running in another lopsided win for the Tigers.
Devon Forehand, Kennedy Catholic football: Completed 23 of 28 passes for 331 yards and five touchdowns in the Lancers’ win over Emerald Ridge to reach the 4A state championship game.
Carter Kuchenbuch, Okanogan football: Led the Bulldogs’ passing attack throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns to get Okanogan in the 2B state title game.
Jayden Limar, Lake Stevens football: Did his usual thing running the football rushing for 145 yards and five touchdowns, but also threw his first career pass that went for a 22-yard touchdown.
Campbell Nolte, Lynden football: Rushed for a career-high 181 yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns in Lynden’s semifinal win over Enumclaw.
Brayden Platt, Yelm football: Rushed the ball 31 times for 160 yards and three touchdowns in Yelm’s last-minute win over Bellevue in a 3A semifinal matchup.
Logan Sloman, North Kitsap football: Helped the Vikings on both sides of the ball with nine passes caught for 162 yards and a touchdown and an interception in the red zone on defense.
Jodell Wimberly, Neah Bay football: Had himself a day carrying the ball 28 times for 235 yards and three touchdowns in Neah Bay’s 82-24 win over Liberty Christian.
