Nominees for the 2014 Boys Athlete of the Year

Eds. note: Only senior athletes are considered for Athlete of the Year nominations, which are provided by school athletic directors, coaches and Herald writers. Voting ends Wednedsay at 2 p.m. For the girls nominees, click here.

Archbishop Murphy

Foster Wade

Sports: Football, Wrestling

The Army scholarship winner was a Cascade Conference all-league selection at tight end and was a state champion at 195 pounds despite having to wrestle for Stanwood at the 3A classification.

Arlington

Max Gray

Sports: Football, Track

An All-Area first-team selection as a wide receiver, Gray was also big in the community, organizing a flash bowl fundraiser for the victims of the Oso mudslide.

Cascade

KJ Brady

Sports: Football, Baseball

The Herald’s All-Area Baseball Player of the Year led the Bruins to the state quarterfinals and was a first-team All-Area selection at wide receiver after leading the football team to the state tournament.

Cedarcrest

Logan Orndorf

Sports: Cross country, Track

The Red Wolves harrier was the Cascade Conference champion in cross country and 1,600-meter run and fifth at 2A state meet in cross country and second in 1,600 at 2A state track meet.

Coupeville

Ben Etzell

Sports: Tennis, Baseball

The Cascade Conference baseball player of the year led the Wolves to the state playoffs and was also a district doubles champion and state qualifier. Etzell is also in the top 10 percent academically at Coupeville and regular volunteer in the community.

Darrington

Garrett Green

Sports: Football, Wrestling, Baseball

The three-sport star finished third in Class 1B/2B at 160 pounds at Mat Classic and was a key part of the Loggers football team that advanced to the state tournament.

Edmonds-Woodway

Jason Smarr

Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball

The Warriors three-sport star was a key component of all three Edmonds-Woodway teams’ runs to the playoffs, including the baseball team’s state regional berth. Smarr was an All-Wesco first-team selection in basketball and baseball.

Everett

Jace Chacon

Sports: Basketball, Track

The four-time basketball letter winner was an All-Wesco first-team selection and All-Area second team selection as a guard. Chacon is headed to the Air Force Academy to play basketball.

Glacier Peak

Trey Chambers

Sports: Football, Basketball

The Grizzlies two-sport star was an All-Wesco first-team selection as a wide receiver after leading GP to a state berth and an All-Wesco second-team selection in basketball.

Granite Falls

Riley Larsen

Sports: Basketball, Baseball

An inspirational leader and good student, the two-sport star was a key part of the Tigers’ basketball and baseball teams. Larsen was a Cascade Conference all-league selection at forward and pitcher.

Jackson

Jason Todd

Sports: Basketball

The Herald’s All-Area Boys Basketball Player of the Year led Jackson to fourth-place finish at state. Todd is headed to the University of Portland to play basketball.

Kamiak

Tyler Webley-Kunard

Sports: Football, Wrestling, Track

The aspiring Navy Seal was a first-team selection in football, wrestling and track and a regional wrestling champion and Wesco champion in javelin.

King’s

Zach Jacobson

Sports: Football, Track

The two-sport athlete was an All-Area selection as an offensive lineman after leading the Knights to the state quarterfinals and finished fourth in the state in the discus. Jacobson is headed to John Hopkins University to play football.

Lakewood

Andrew Stich

Sports: Track

The Cougars senior was a state champion in the 110-meter hurdles and took second place in the 300 hurdles and javelin to lead the Lakewood boys team to a fifth-place finish.

Lake Stevens

Duncan Mattingly

Sports: Cross country, Swim, Track

The three-sport athlete was a captain on the Vikings swim and cross country teams all while maintaining a 3.9 grade point average. Mattingly a Cliff Gillies award nominee.

Lynnwood

Hunter Lord

Sports: Football, Wrestling

The Lynnwood Male Athlete of the Year was a 4A state wrestling champion at 160 pounds and an All-Wesco first-team selection at linebacker.

Marysville Pilchuck

Jake Luton

Sports: Football, Baseball

The All-Wesco first-team quarterback led the Tomahawks to the state quarterfinals and was an All-Area first-team selection as an outfielder for the baseball team. Luton is headed to the University of Idaho to play football.

Meadowdale

Josiah Evans

Sports: Football, Wrestling

The two-sport star was an All-Wesco first-team and All-Area second-team selection at defensive back in leading the Mavericks to the state quarterfinals.

Monroe

Hunter Bingham

Sports: Football, Basketball, Baseball

The three-sport athlete was a key component on all three Bearcats teams, all while taking AP and honors classes. Bingham was an All-Wesco first-team selection as an outfielder.

Mountlake Terrace

Greg Bowman

Sports: Cross Country, Basketball, Track

The Wesco 4A South boys basketball player of the year was a key part of the Hawks basketball team’s run to the state tournament. Bowman was an All-Area first-team selection as a post.

Shorecrest

Chris Iacolucci

The four-year boys soccer letter winner was an All-Wesco first-team selection and an All-Area second-team selection at forward after leading the Scots to the state quarterfinals. Iacolucci is headed to Northwest University to play soccer.

Snohomish

Garrett Stich

Sports: Football, Wrestling, Baseball

The three-sport athlete played football, wrestling and baseball all four years, earning 12 letters. Stich was a regional wrestling champion to earn Mat Classic berth.

Stanwood

Laurence Wanambisi

Sports: Football, Soccer

The two-sport star was an All-Area first-team selection as a forward after leading the Spartans to the verge of the state tournament and was an All-Area second-team selection at wide receiver.

Sultan

Taylor Comfort

Sports: Football, Wrestling, Soccer

The Cascade Conference All-Area Defensive Player of the Year and All-State football selection was named Sultan’s Male Athlete of the Year. Comfort was also a district wrestling champ and fourth-place finisher at Mat Classic and also contributed to boys soccer team.

Tulalip Heritage

Keanu Hamilton

Sports: Basketball

The Northwest 1B League MVP led the Hawks to a tri-discrict championship and a sixth-place finish at the 1B state tournament. Hamilton is headed to Everett Community College to play basketball.

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