Vote now: Who should be the WaFd Bank Washington High School Athlete of the Week (9/25/23)?
Here are the candidates for the WaFd Bank Washington High School Athlete of the Week for Sept. 18-Sept. 23 as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff. Read through the nominees and cast your vote at the bottom of the page. Voting will conclude on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced Monday, Oct. 2nd. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, please email athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com or tag us on Twitter or Instagram at @sblivewa.
THIS WEEK’S WAFD BANK WASHINGTON ATHLETE OF THE WEEK NOMINEES:
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WASHINGTON NOMINEES
Brock Berger, Deer Park football: Hauled in nine passes for 207 yards and four touchdowns, including the game-winning 4-yard score in the fourth quarter in a non-league win at Omak.
David Brown, Lake Stevens football: In a loss to Oregon powerhouse West Linn, this speedster was all over the field - six catches, 101 yards and three touchdowns, plus a pair of interceptions on defense.
Jason Brown Jr., O'Dea football: Making his weekly appearance on this list, the senior's top senior running back posted season-best performances against Seattle Prep - 339 rushing yards and four touchdowns in a 3A Metro win.
Houston Coyle, La Center football: Going across the mountains, Coyle put on a show - rushing for three touchdowns (and 67 yards), passing for a score (and 149 yards), returning a kickoff 60 yards for a touchdown and picking off two passes in a win over Connell.
Payton Davis, Oakesdale girls volleyball: The senior outside hitter for the two-time defending Class 1B champions came up big in a five-set win over ACH - 32 kills and 19 digs. Also had 22 kills in sweep of St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse.
Parker Mady, Curtis football: A big reason why the Vikings upended then-No. 3 Emerald Ridge at home, totaling 246 all-purpose yards, including a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown. Also had 10 catches for 168 yards and a pair of scores.
Leyton Martin, Arlington football: In convincing win over Ferndale in 3A Wesco showdown, Eagles signal caller was efficient - 14-of-20 for 264 yards and four touchdowns in leading team to 4-0 start.
Rory Murry, Auburn Riverside girls soccer: University of Wyoming commit made a whopping 16 saves and booted a ball over the entire Kennedy Catholic defense for the game-winning assist in the Ravens' 2-1 victory.
Ky Nation, Eatonville football: Supplying the big-play offense, Nation totaled 205 receiving yards on four catches - with touchdowns of 95, 54 and 38 yards in a victory over Bellevue Christian.
Sophia Rodriguez, Mercer Island girls cross country: Just a ninth grader, the Islanders' runner became the first girl in the state to break the 17-minute mark - 16:49.8 - in winning the 5-kilometer title at the Mook XC Invite at Alderbrook.
Ty Webster, Sammamish football: Senior was a workhorse for the Totems - a career-high 318 rushing yards, four touchdowns on 34 carries - in a loss to Sultan. He has three 200-rushing games this season.
Brielle Wilson, Mead girls volleyball: The Panthers' senior setter was on point in later-week matches against Gonzaga Prep, Ridgeline and Post Falls - 114 assists in 12 sets - including a career-high 51 assists in a five-set loss to Post Falls (ID).
