Here are the candidates for The Sporting News Washington high school football player of the week for Week Five (Oct. 2-3). Vote as many times as you'd like until 11:59 p.m. Friday, and the results will be announced in the following days.
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Top Performers from Week 5
(This list is in alphabetical order)
Ansen Asbjornsen, WR/DB, Squalicum: The two-way standout delivered what his coach called one of the best individual performances in school history, hauling in 13 catches for 184 yards and two touchdowns while also throwing a 10-yard scoring pass and grabbing two interceptions on defense in Squalicum's 24-21 upset victory over No. 1 Anacortes.
Wisdom Bryon, WR, Renton: The senior receiver turned in a career day against Redmond, catching six passes for 293 yards and three touchdowns in Renton's 70-21 rout. All three of Bryon's scoring receptions went for 70 yards or longer, showcasing his explosive playmaking and big-play speed.
Cooper Cissne, DB/RB, Chiawana: The defensive back was a wrecking ball against Southridge, racking up 14 1/2 tackles—including seven for loss—while also contributing a rushing touchdown on offense in the Riverhawks' 36-14 triumph in 4A/3A MCC play. Cissne's dominance on both sides of the ball made him nearly impossible to game-plan around.
Parker Fry, WR/KR, White River: The electrifying playmaker wasted no time making an impact, returning the opening kickoff 90 yards for a score before adding five receptions for 164 yards and three more trips to the end zone, including a 60-yard strike, in the Hornets' 64-7 demolition of Kentlake. Fry's four total touchdowns highlighted his game-breaking capability in multiple phases.
J'isaiah Mitchell, WR, Puyallup: In a 4A SPSL showdown against reigning state champion Sumner, Mitchell was unstoppable, hauling in 10 catches for 202 yards and two scores as the Vikings' explosive offense rolled to a 58-22 statement win. Mitchell's success winning one-on-one matchups proved crucial in the marquee victory.
Ethan Thayer, RB, Onalaska: The powerful running back seized the state rushing lead with a dominant first-half showing, carrying 14 times for 316 yards and five touchdowns—including scoring runs of 55 and 58 yards—in the Loggers' 64-12 blowout of Morton-White Pass. Thayer's efficiency and explosiveness made him virtually unstoppable.
Grant Wardenaar, QB, Royal: The clutch signal-caller intercepted a pass on defense to start the second half, then orchestrated three scoring drives over the final 14 minutes—including the decisive 13-yard strike to Dax Jenks in overtime—to lift the Knights to a 21-15 nail-biter over Cashmere. Wardenaar's two-way impact and poise in crunch time proved to be the difference.
Chace Webster, RB, Olympic: The senior workhorse continued his dominant season for the 2A Olympic front-runners, grinding out 257 rushing yards on 26 carries with four scores while also adding a 44-yard touchdown reception in a 40-24 triumph over King's. Webster's production carrying the offense on his back has made him one of the state's most prolific backs.
Nathan West, WR/DE, Klahowya: The dynamic two-way threat accumulated 247 total yards, including four receptions for 211 yards and two scores—one on an 85-yard bomb—in a 28-14 win over East Jefferson. West also contributed a sack on defense, demonstrating his impact on both sides of the ball.
Esquire Williams, QB/DB, Rainier Beach: The junior dual-threat star shined in a 3A Metro showdown with Seattle Prep, throwing for 365 yards and four touchdowns—including a 90-yard strike to Davontae Redding—while adding a pair of interceptions on defense in the Vikings' 35-21 victory. Williams' aerial dominance and ability to create turnovers made him the game's most valuable player.
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