Here are the candidates for The Sporting News Washington high school football player of the week for Week 6 (Oct. 9-11). Vote as many times as you'd like until 11:59 p.m. Saturday, and the results will be announced in the following days.
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Brady Bonnell, QB, Tahoma: The dual-threat standout was unstoppable against Auburn, producing six total touchdowns in the Bears' 50-14 rout. Bonnell completed 17-of-26 passes for 267 yards and four touchdowns while adding 11 carries for 153 rushing yards and two more scores in the 4A NPSL blowout.
Jaiden Brokens, WR/DB, Charles Wright: The junior put on one of the most complete performances of the season, starring on all three phases in the Tarriers' 54-14 win over Concrete. Brokens hauled in eight receptions for 170 yards and five touchdowns on offense, recorded 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack and an interception on defense, and added a 50-yard punt return for a touchdown on special teams.
Terrell Bush, RB/LB, Lake Roosevelt: The two-way standout took over on both sides of the ball, rushing 13 times for 243 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in the Raiders' 56-12 triumph over Chewelah. Bush added three tackles for loss on defense, including two sacks, showcasing his ability to control a game.
Michael Mahuika, RB/K/S, Wenatchee: The do-it-all playmaker amassed 236 all-purpose yards, including 167 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 28 carries in the Panthers' 49-33 win over West Valley of Yakima. Mahuika also contributed 10 tackles on defense, forced and recovered two fumbles, and kicked a field goal in the comprehensive performance.
Cordae Norling, QB, Cascade Christian: The ninth-grade quarterback was spectacular on the road, completing 26-of-46 passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 67 yards and two more scores in the Cougars' thrilling 41-38 victory over Onalaska. Norling's poise beyond his years guided Cascade Christian to the hard-fought win.
Sam Schreiber, RB, Aberdeen: Battling through a hip injury, the junior running back showed tremendous toughness by rushing for 124 yards and five touchdowns on just 15 carries in the Bobcats' 50-20 defeat of Centralia. Schreiber also added three receptions for 53 yards and a score, responsible for all six Aberdeen touchdowns despite being less than 100 percent.
Noah Smith, QB, Puyallup: In just his second career start, the sophomore threw five touchdown passes to lead the Vikings to an emphatic 60-0 shutout of South Kitsap on Thursday night. Smith completed 14-of-19 passes for 255 yards and five scores with one interception, announcing his arrival as a legitimate threat to opposing defenses.
Cyion Soeum, RB, Bothell: The powerful back took over one of the state's best rivalry games, rushing for 240 yards on 28 carries and scoring four touchdowns in the Cougars' 38-21 victory over Woodinville at Pop Keeney Stadium. Soeum's ability to grind out tough yards and find the end zone repeatedly was the difference in the rivalry showdown.
Hunter VanHollebeke, QB, Connell: One of 1A's top passers delivered a season-high performance, completing 25-of-41 passes for 360 yards and six touchdowns in the Eagles' commanding 69-6 rout of Kiona-Benton. VanHollebeke also contributed an interception on defense in the complete showing.
Chace Webster, RB, Olympic: The senior keeps piling up monster performances for the 2A Olympic League leaders. Webster rushed for a career-high 315 yards and five touchdowns on the ground as the Trojans defeated Bremerton 34-14, extending his string of spectacular games and solidifying his status as one of the state's most dangerous backs.
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