The Football Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 8-14. Voting closes at midnight Sunday. The winner will be announced with the next poll and in next Tuesday’s paper.
This week’s nominees
Nash Espe | Lakewood
The senior completed 13 of 22 passes for 287 yards and six touchdowns as the Cougars knocked off Bellingham, 46-14.
Andi Cosme | Cascade
The senior running back carried the ball nine times for 169 yards and two touchdowns in addition to two receptions for 76 yards and a third TD in Cascade’s 42-7 win over Redmond.
Tyler Giles | Shorewood
The senior quarterback recorded two passing and two rushing touchdowns and compiled 178 total yards in Shorewood’s win against the Meadowdale.
Samuel Gooch | Marysville Getchell
The senior fullback rushed for 145 yards on 27 carries and caught a pass for 12 yards in the Chargers’ 21-7 victory over Mount Vernon. On defense, the middle linebacker also recorded a team-high seven tackles.
Logan Manson | Monroe
The senior quarterback was a perfect 10-for-10 passing with two TD tosses as the Bearcats dismantled Edmonds-Woodway 56-0.
Isaiah Owens | Glacier Peak
Owens, a junior, rushed for 209 yards and three touchdowns in the Grizzlies’ win over district-rival Snohomish in the Dick Armstrong Cup game.
Note: The Herald’s Athlete of the Week nominees are chosen based off stats reported to the newspaper, recommendations from coaches and first-hand observations. Stats from games and recommendations for nominees can be sent to sports@heraldnet.com. Nominees must be submitted by 9 a.m. Monday.
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