SEATTLE – Cascade’s J.P. Oliver and Arlington’s Tim Acker were the only two-way selections on the the Associated Press Washington state high school football 4A all-state team Thursday.
Oliver was named to the offense at running back and the defense at linebacker. Acker was chosen as a wide receiver and defensive back.
Other Western Conference players named to the 4A team included: Oak Harbor linebacker Gabe Vest, Mariner running back Raymond Fry, Stanwood defensive back Aaron Boehme, Snohomish offensive lineman Jeff Washburn and Jackson all-purpose player Kawika Emsley-Pai.
Shorecrest’s Jesse Hoffman was named to the 3A offense as a running back.
In Class 2A, four Archbishop Murphy players were selected. Stan Smith was named to the offense at running back. Ben Fritsch was named the placekicker. Chris Hoerauf was chosen on the defensive line. And Shiloh Keo was selected at defensive back.
Coupeville’s Mike Bagby was named to the 1A team at defensive back,
Meanwhile, Jake Locker’s already impressive football resume just got a bit longer.
After directing Ferndale to an undefeated season and the Class 3A state championship, Locker was named player of the year.
Locker was a nearly unanimous pick, receiving all but two votes. A year after losing to nationally ranked Bellevue in the title game, Locker, who played quarterback and defensive back, led the Golden Eagles through a flawless regular season. Their defense gave up more than 20 points only once, while averaging 56 points per game on offense.
Locker finished his senior season with 1,603 yards passing and 27 touchdowns despite averaging less than nine pass attempts per game. He also rushed for 1,338 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Locker, who has committed to Washington, was the Class 3A player of the year and selected as an all-state defensive back.
Other players of the year included Jason Harris of Skyline in Class 4A, Joe Halahuni of Orting in Class 2A, Jeff Jack of Royal in Class 1A, Eric Everett of Reardan in Class B-11 and Andrew Jefferson of Lummi and Jeff Bafus of LaCrosse-Washtucna in Class B-8.
Player of the year – Jake Locker, sr., Ferndale.
CLASS 4A
Player of the year – Jason Harris, sr., Skyline.
Offense
Linemen-Cody Habben, sr., Skyline; Ryan Tolar, sr., Pasco; Gaston Shelton, sr., Auburn; Jeff Washburn, sr., Snohomish; Paul Haechrel, sr., Puyallup. Quarterback-Jason Harris, sr., Skyline. Running backs-Raymond Fry, sr., Mariner; J.P. Oliver, sr., Cascade (Everett); Nic Shadle, sr., Puyallup. Receivers-Shawn O’Malley, sr., Southridge; Tim Acker, sr., Arlington. Tight end-Tyler Blakney, Wenatchee. All-purpose-Kawika Emsley-Pai, jr., Jackson. Kicker-Kellan Holdener, sr., Emerald Ridge.
Defense
Linemen-Cameron Elisara, sr., Ferris; Nick Rocco, sr., Skyline; Ben Huntley, sr., Olympia; Kevin Kooyman, sr., Tahoma. Linebackers-Justin Schuele, sr., Evergreen (Vancouver); Paul Senescall, sr., Mead; J.P. Oliver, sr., Cascade (Everett); Gabe Vest, sr., Oak Harbor. Defensive backs-Andy Mattingly, sr., Mead; Aaron Boehme, sr., Stanwood; Tim Acker, sr., Arlington; Jake Merrill, Gig Harbor. Punter-Bobby Cowan, so., Evergreen (Vancouver).
Honorable mention
Running back-Kaleb Whitby, sr., Pasco. Offensive line-C.E. Kaiser, sr., Central Valley; Carson Homme, Southridge. Defensive line-Carson Homme, Southridge. Linebackers-Luke Hippely, sr., Woodinville; Anthony Clinton, sr., Olympia. Defensive backs-Shawn O’Malley, sr., Southridge; Tyler Morales, Pasco.
CLASS 3A
Player of the year-Jake Locker, sr., Ferndale.
Offense
Linemen-Derek Altona, sr., Ferndale, Stephen Schilling, sr., Bellevue; Soren Poulsen, sr., O’Dea; Chris Porter, sr., Kelso; Jake Martin, sr., Prosser. Quarterback-Kellen Moore, jr., Prosser. Running backs-Jesse Hoffman, sr., Shorecrest; Jeremy Bland, sr., Kennedy; Ivan Merino, sr., Prosser. Receivers-Cody Bruns, so., Prosser; Luke Fowler, sr., R.A. Long. Tight end-Zach Friedrich, sr., Selah. Kicker-Jake Zeutenhorst, sr., Selah.
Defense
Linemen-Nick Edwards, sr., Prosser; Derek Altona, sr., Ferndale; Chris Prummer, sr., Liberty (Issaquah); Tyler Jolley, sr., East Valley (Spokane). Linebackers-Jaymin Jackson, sr., Columbia River; Adam Wilgus, sr., Ferndale; Jonathan Le, sr., Ferndale; Will Bannick, sr., O’Dea. Defensive backs-Eric Block, jr., Bellevue; Taylor Mays, sr., O’Dea; Jake Locker, sr., Ferndale; Vonzell McDowell, jr., Rainier Beach. Punter-Kiel Rasp, jr., Nathan Hale.
Honorable Mention
Quarterback-Jake Locker, sr., Ferndale. Running backs-Adam Wilgus, sr., Ferndale; Ryan Campbell, jr., East Valley (Spokane). Receiver-Attrail Snipes, sr., Rainier Beach. Offensive linemen-Tom Ramirez, sr., Camas; Travis Rohn, sr., West Valley (Yakima). Kicker-Connor Lieb, sr., Tumwater. Defensive linemen-Peyton Simpson, sr., Ellensburg; Randy Tavu’I, jr., North Thurston. Linebackers-Josh Kopczynski, sr., Ellensburg; Josh Beck, jr., Prosser. Defensive back-Phil Jennings, jr., West Valley (Yakima).
CLASS 2A
Player of the year-Joe Halahuni, sr., Orting.
Offense
Linemen-Robbie Welch, sr., Mount Baker; Jeff Jones, Pullman; Brad VanHerk, sr., East Valley (Yakima); Tyler Fischer, Cashmere; Michael Cuello, sr., Connell. Quarterback-Brandon Artz, sr., Grandview. Running backs-Stan Smith, sr., Archbishop Murphy; Mike Thomas, Pullman; Adam Bighill, jr., Montesano. Receivers-Josh Keough, sr., Meridian; James Vela, sr., Grandview. Tight end-Andrew Nance, sr., Connell. All-purpose-Joe Halahuni, sr., Orting. Kicker-Ben Fritsch, sr., Archbishop Murphy.
Defense
Linemen-Wes Coates, sr., Castle Rock; Tyrell Nielsen, sr., Woodland; Mike Thomas, Pullman; Chris Hoerauf, sr., Archbishop Murphy. Linebackers-J.C. Sherritt, Pullman; Robbie Welch, sr., Mount Baker; Sean Keeran, sr., Elma; Adam Robinett, jr., Orting. Defensive backs-Shiloh Keo, sr., Archbishop Murphy; Brandon Artz, sr., Grandview; Philip Frost, sr., Cashmere; B.J. Garcia, sr., Orting. Punter-Reid Forrest, sr., Ephrata.
Honorable Mention
Quarterback-J.T. Levenseller, sr., Pullman. Running back-Justin Leonard, sr., Woodland. Receiver-Ashton Gant, Pullman; Brennen Kaemingk, sr., Omak. Offensive linemen-Tyler Anderson, Orting; Matt Wall, sr., Othello. Defensive linemen-Rigo Rodriguez, sr., Grandview; Eric Schultz, sr., Connell; Nick Durand, sr., East Valley (Yakima). Linebackers-Dan Worley, sr., Cashmere; Michael Ratigan, sr., Ephrata; Arlo Evasick, jr., Chimacum. Defensive backs-Royal Teas, jr., East Valley (Yakima). Punter-Robbie Pitts, sr., Orting.
CLASS 1A
Player of the year-Jeff Jack, sr., Royal.
Offense
Linemen-Kalvin Stakkeland, sr., Royal; Eric Lopez, sr., Granger; Sam Nau, sr., Tonasket; Sean McDonald, so., Kalama; Cutter Rains, sr., Okanogan. Quarterback – Ray Valle, sr., Royal. Running backs – Jeff Jack, sr., Royal, Tyler Hart, jr., Friday Harbor; Jett Attwood, sr., Tonasket. Receivers-Kyle Scroggins, sr., Royal; Tyler Hjelseth, jr., Life Christian. Tight end-Jordan Dallas, sr., River View. Kicker-Jose Mendez, jr., Wahluke.
Defense
Linemen-Patrick Dorsing, sr., Royal; Kenny Peterson, jr., White Pass; Charlie Ashlock, sr., Kalama; Nate Kjack, sr., Freeman. Linebackers-Jeff Jack, sr., Royal; Jordan Johnson, jr., Cascade Christian; Tim Cumming, sr., Friday Harbor; Ryan Anderson, sr., Tonasket. Defensive backs-Ray Valle, sr., Royal; Andrew Wilkerson, sr., Freeman; Mike Bagby, sr., Coupeville; Cody Berry, jr., Cascade Christian. Punter-Ray Valle, sr., Royal.
Honorable mention
Receiver-Clay Gebbers, jr., Brewster. Tight end-Josh Moody, sr., White Pass. Offensive linemen-Jarrett Gallacci, sr., Wahluke. Defensive linemen-Geoff Hylton, jr., Ilwaco. Linebacker-David Ahrenius, sr., Friday Harbor. Defensive backs-Brian Ross, sr., Zillah; Trent Roberts, jr., Friday Harbor.
CLASS B-11
Player of the year-Eric Everett, sr., Reardan.
Offense
Linemen-Scott Wall, jr. La Salle; Dusty Sturgeon, sr., North Beach; Robert Marquez, jr., Mabton; Joel Zwainz, sr., Reardan; Michael Tompkins, sr., DeSales. Quarterback-Eric Everett, sr., Reardan. Running backs-Jeff McNally, sr., Wahkiakum; Louie Bruketta, jr., Kittitas; Pablo Sanchez, sr., Mabton. Receivers-Lance Anderson, sr., Willapa Valley; Jeff Gudiatis, sr., Tacoma Baptist. Tight end-Ryan Freeman, sr., Willapa Valley. All-purpose-Drew Heid, sr., Waterville. Kicker-Gabriel Ferrarato, sr., Davenport.
Defense
Linemen-Scott Wall, jr., La Salle; Alan Colvin, jr., Reardan; Matt Brown, sr., Toutle Lake; Michael Villa, jr., Davenport. Linebackers-Louie Bruketta, jr., Kittitas; Kelly Corey, sr., Willapa Valley; Terrence Pharr, sr., Wahkiakum; Tommy Guhlke, sr., Davenport. Defensive backs-Eric Sorensen, sr., Kittitas; Alex Zavala, sr., Mabton; Eric Everett, sr., Reardan; Jeff Gudiatis, sr., Tacoma Baptist. Punter-Casey Worth, sr., DeSales.
Honorable Mention
Quarterback-Jack Dickson, sr., DeSales. Running backs-Nick Ashley, sr., Lind-Ritzville; Ryee Cline, sr., Tacoma Baptist. Receiver-Brad Alberts, Reardan. Tight end-Jake Moore, jr., DeSales. Offensive linemen-Michael Villa, jr., Davenport. All-purpose-Derek MacArthur, sr., Selkirk. Defensive linemen-James Crosby, sr., DeSales. Linebackers-Bob Christerson, Reardan. Defensive backs-Daley Landon, sr., Waterville; Brad Alberts, sr., Reardan. Punter-Pablo Sanchez, sr., Mabton.
CLASS B-8
Co-players of the year-Andrew Jefferson, sr., Lummi and Jeff Bafus, sr., LaCrosse-Washtucna.
Offense
Linemen-Jeff Bafus, sr., LaCrosse-Washtucna; Michael Martin, sr., LaCrosse-Washtucna; Shawn Hughes, sr., Columbia-Hunters. Quarterback-Andrew Jefferson, sr., Lummi. Running backs-Miles St. John, sr., Columbia-Hunters; Joe Campbell, jr., Tri-Cities Prep. Receivers-Matt Martin, sr., LaCrosse-Washtucna; Loren Cultee, sr., Lummi. All-purpose-Vader Castillo, jr., Touchet.
Defense
Linemen-Lawrence Tom, sr., Lummi; Michael Martin, sr., LaCrosse-Washtucna; Kellen Hays, sr., LaCrosse-Washtucna. Linebackers-Jeff Bafus, sr., LaCrosse-Washtucna; Andrew Compton, sr., Pe Ell; Heath McKinney, sr., Sprague-Harrington. Defensive backs-Matt Martin, sr., LaCrosse-Washtucna; Stephen Heller, sr., Oakville; John Clevenger, sr., Wishkah Valley.
Honorable Mention
Receiver-Joe Smetana, sr., Colton-Pullman Christian. Offensive linemen-Jenson Hicks, sr., Wishkah Valley. Defensive linemen-Shawn Hughes, sr., Columbia-Hunters.
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