All-Area football: Offensive first and second teams

ALL-AREA OFFENSE | FIRST TEAM

QB

Jake Nelson, sr., Lake Stevens

RB

KeiVarae Russell, sr., Mariner

Josiah Miller, sr., Oak Harbor

WR

Christian Gasca, sr., Lake Stevens

Colten Hordyk, sr., Arlington

TE

Bo Brummel, sr., Arlington

K

Colten Hordyk, sr., Arlington

OL

Ian Hughes, jr., Kamiak

Cody Tupen, sr., Lake Stevens

Sam Song, sr., Edmonds-Woodway

Tanner Davenport, sr., Meadowdale

Cody Hernkind, sr., Oak Harbor

Ret

Christian Gasca, sr., Lake Stevens

ALL-AREA OFFENSE | SECOND TEAM

QB

Justin Peterson, sr., Lakewood

RB

Desmond Young, jr., Edmonds-Woodway

Jordan Moore, sr., Monroe

WR

Andrew Dodd, sr., Jackson

Sean Elledge, jr., Glacier Peak

Brady Pahukoa, sr., Lake Stevens

TE

Dustin Stanton, sr., Lakewood

K

Chris Menghini, sr., Kamiak

OL

Thomas Raught, sr., Lakewood

Sam Shober, sr., Archbishop Murphy

Darian Caldwell, sr., Snohomish

Lucas Reinhard, sr., Snohomish

Martin Martinez, sr., Mariner

Iggy Gabov, jr., Marysville Pilchuck

Ret

Josiah Miller, sr., Oak Harbor

Player of the Year

Jake Nelson, QB, Lake Stevens, 14 votes

KeiVarae Russell, RB, Mariner, 2

Justin Peterson, QB, Lakewood, 1

Fan voting

Coaches ballots

Quarterback

Jake Nelson, Lake Stevens, 16 votes

Justin Peterson, Lakewood, 7

Billy Green, King’s, 5

Blake McPherson, Arlington, 4

Sam Brown, Jackson, 3

Running back

KeiVarae Russell, Mariner, 16

Josiah Miller, Oak Harbor, 8

Desmond Young, Edmonds-Woodway, 8

Jordan Moore, Monroe, 8

Alex Galgano, Archbishop Murphy, 6

Peter St. Marie, Snohomish, 6

Shae Giddens, Lake Stevens, 4

Martin Vakamoce, Cedarcrest, 4

Colten Hordyk, Arlington, 3

Blake Williams, Everett, 1

Donovan Evans, Lakewood, 1

Brent Ryan, Oak Harbor, 1

Wide receiver

Christian Gasca, Lake Stevens, 15

Colten Hordyk, Arlington, 7

Andrew Dodd, Jackson, 7

Sean Elledge, Glacier Peak, 7

Brady Pahukoa, Lake Stevens, 7

Caleb Taylor, King’s, 6

Austin Mulholland, Monroe, 4

Terry Dawn, Arlington, 4

Spiral Horn, Edmonds-Woodway, 3

John Odion, Shorecrest, 2

Evan Nelson, Glacier Peak, 1

Kyle Nobach, Marysville Pilchuck, 1

Brandon Stott, Archbishop Murphy, 1

Tight End

Bo Brummel, Arlington, 12

Dustin Stanton, Lakewood, 11

Dylan Judson, Monroe, 5

Kyler Larsen, Meadowdale, 3

Aaron Navesken, Mariner, 1

Christian Taylor, King’s, 1

Offensive linemen

Cody Tupen, Lake Stevens, 12

Sam Song, Edmonds-Woodway, 10

Tanner Davenport, Meadowdale, 10

Sam Shober, Archbishop Murphy, 8

Cody Hernkind, Oak Harbor, 8

Ian Hughes, Kamiak (Center), 8

Iggy Gabov, Marysville Pilchuck, 8

Martin Martinez, Mariner, 7

Thomas Raught, Lakewood (Center), 7

Darian Caldwell, Snohomish, 7

Lucas Reinhard, Snohomish, 7

Jayson Petersen, Edmonds-Woodway, 5

Mason Friedline, King’s (Center), 4

Kyle Mulvaney, Archbishop Murphy, 4

Kyle O’Donnell, Stanwood, 4

Andrew Dickson, Everett, 4

Carson Call, Glacier Peak, 4

Jimmy Markizinis, Jackson, 4

Colton Niblack, Jackson, 3

Andrew Basham, Lynnwood, 3

Ian Bolstad, Shorecrest, 3

Caleb Tuivonovono, Edmonds-Woodway, 2

Brayden Burbee, Lakewood, 2

Tanner Lippincott, Monroe, 2

Returner

Christian Gasca, Lake Stevens, 13

Josiah Miller, Oak Harbor, 8

Colten Hordyk, Arlington, 4

Justin Peterson, Lakewood, 1

Spiral Horn, Edmonds-Woodway, 1

Kicker

Colten Hordyk, Arlington, 8

Chris Menghini, Kamiak, 8

Mitch Melander, Snohomish, 6

Cameron Coupe, South Whidbey, 2

Isaac Cooper, Sultan, 1

Lyndslee Felder, Monroe, 1

Note: Fan voting and coaches ballots were used as a guide with the final decisions on All-Area selections made by Herald staff.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

Monroe volleyball holds off Snohomish in district quarterfinals

The Bearcats overcome third-set stumble, advance to semifinals with 3-1 win on Tuesday.

The Everett volleyball team sets the ball during a district quarterfinal match against Edmonds-Woodway on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Edmonds-Woodway H.S. in Edmonds. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Everett volleyball sweeps Edmonds-Woodway, one win away from State

The Seagulls move onto the district semifinals on Tuesday, close to first State appearance since 2009

Stanwood volleyball sweeps toward district semifinals

Kamiak, Glacier Peak, Arlington stay alive in 4A volleyball.

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2-8

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Nov. 2-8. Voting closes at… Continue reading

Gonzaga shuts down Creighton in second half of dominance

Gonzaga shuts down Creighton in second half of dominance

Ernest Jones reacts during a game against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland on Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones hints he’s playing at LA

You didn’t think Ernest Jones was going to sit out the showdown… Continue reading

The Shorewood boys cross country team poses with its trophy on the podium after placing second in the 3A State Championship at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco on Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy Joel Reese)
Shorewood boys cross country earn second at 3A State Championships

The Stormrays place three runners in the top 20, finish highest among area teams on Saturday.

Former Sonics player and coach Lenny Wilkens died on Sunday at age 88. (Howard Schnapp / Newsday / Tribune News Services)
Lenny Wilkens, NBA Hall of Fame player and coach, dies at 88

Lenny Wilkens, a perennial all-star NBA point guard who became one of… Continue reading

Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (0) prepares to recover a fumble forced by linebacker Tyrice Knight (0) in Seattles 44-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seattle’s win aided by Arizona’s early QB announcement

The Seahawks defense prepared all week to play a passer with less of a running threat.

Seahawks center Jalen Sundell (61) blocks for running back Kenneth Walker III in a game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks’ center Jalen Sundell out for at least a month

Coming off one of its most complete games this season, the Seahawks’… Continue reading

Archbishop Murphy junior Jack Burns (8 in black) wraps up a Pullman ball-carrier for a third-down stop in the Wildcats' 51-7 win against the Greyhounds in a 2A winner-to-state playoff game at Terry Ennis Stadium on Nov. 8, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Archbishop Murphy football blitzes Pullman in 2A playoffs

The Wildcats score touchdowns in all three phases, turn fast start into 51-7 win on Saturday.

Lake Stevens' Blake Moser (6) celebrates his touchdown during the game against Arlington on Oct. 31, 2025 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens football runs over Woodinville in playoffs

The Vikings get wake-up call after tight first half, total 511 rushing yards in 56-28 win on Friday.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.