Lynden's Josh Kraght can add another achievement to his already impressive list of football accomplishments: Associated Press Class 2A All-State Football Player of the Year.
The Lynden quarterback led the Lions to the state title with a 41-7 win against Tumwater. He finished the season with 2,740 passing yards and 32 TDs. Kraght also ran for 894 yards and 16 scores.
Lynden running back Luke Christianson, receiver Zach Vis, linebacker Caleb Newman, and linemen Matt Meyer and Bret DeGraaff joined Kraght as first-team choices. Kraght was also a first-team selection at quarterback and defensive back. Vis was a second-team choice at defensive back.
Christianson rushed for 1,502 yards and 22 touchdowns and caught 37 passes for 419 yards and six TDs. Vis hauled in a team-high 52 passes for 929 yards and scored 10 TDs. He set a 2A title-game record with 271 receiving yards. His numbers are more impressive given he missed the first five weeks of the season with a broken collarbone.
A total of 14 Whatcom County players earned first-team All-State recognition. Voting was conducted by a statewide poll of sports writers and editors. Teams were released Friday, Dec. 21.
Bellingham's Idaho State-bound lineman Thomas Vazorka was a first-team selection. He was the only area 2A choice outside Lynden's six selections.
In the 1A's, Blaine's Mario Gobbato was a first-team pick for the second year in a row. The senior back amassed 2,821 yards on the ground and compiled 36 rushing TDs. Paving the way for him was lineman James Fakkema, who was a first-team choice and second-team pick on the defensive line.
Mount Baker's Tyrel Cronk earned a first-team nod as an offensive lineman and a second-team selection at linebacker. Teammate and running back Jake Schleimer, who ran for 1,779 yards and 26 TDS, was a second-team selection, and defensive back Zan Roman earned second-team honors. Meridian's Spencer Blackburn rounded out the 1A selections with his spot on the second-team's defensive line.
Ferndale lineman Kameron Mckay earned a Class 3A first-team selection on the offensive side, and teammate Alex Conley, who piled up 1,331 rushing yards and 26 TDs, was a second-team pick.
Lummi's Dimitri Sampson, Eli Wall and Jeremy Spottedbear were 1B first-team choices in their respective positions, and Austin Brockie, Deion Hoskins and Jared Tom earned second-team recognition.
Reach Andrew Lang at andrew.lang@bellinghamherald.com or call 360-756-2862.
WHATCOM COUNTY ALL-STATE SELECTIONS
Bellingham: Thomas Vazorka, sr. (first-team defensive lineman)
Blaine: Mario Gobbato, sr. (first-team running back); James Fakkema, sr. (first-team offensive lineman/second-team defensive lineman)
Ferndale: Kameron Mckay, sr. (first-team offensive lineman); Alex Conley, sr. (second-team running back)
Lynden: Josh Kraght, sr. (Class 2A Player of the Year/first-team quarterback/first-team defensive back); Luke Christianson, sr. (first-team running back); Zach Vis, sr. (first-team wide receiver/second-team defensive back); Matt Meyer, sr. (first-team offensive lineman); Bret DeGraaff, sr. (first-team offensive lineman); Caleb Newman, sr. (first-team linebacker)
Lummi: Dimitri Sampson, sr. (first-team running back); Eli Wall, sr. (first-team offensive lineman); Jeremy Spottedbear, sr. (first-team offensive lineman); Austin Brockie, so. (second-team wide receiver); Deion Hoskins, jr. (second-team defensive lineman); Jared Tom, sr. (second-team linebacker)
Meridian: Spencer Blackburn, sr. (second-team defensive lineman)
Mount Baker: Tyrel Cronk, sr. (first-team offensive lineman/second-team linebacker); Jake Schleimer, sr. (second-team running back); Zan Roman, sr. (second-team defensive back)
CLASS 4A
Player of the year: Max Browne, sr., Skyline
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Max Browne, sr., Skyline. Running back: Isaiah Brandt-Sims, jr., Wenatchee; Jonah Hoe, sr., Walla Walla; Jacob Swilley, sr., Yelm. Wide receiver: Zach Eagle, jr., Camas; Nic Sblendorio, sr., Skyline. Tight end: Colter Clinch, sr., Woodinville. Line: Macartney McQueary, sr., Bellarmine Prep; Cody O'Connell, sr., Wenatchee; Dyllan Rowden, sr., Eisenhower; Chase Madsen, sr., Bothell; Drew Clarkson, jr., Camas.
Defense
Line: Brandon Johnson, sr., Lake Stevens; Langston Ward, sr., Mead; Darin Hardgrove, sr., Eastmont; Kevin Shelton, sr., Auburn. Linebacker: John Norcross, sr., Camas; Peyton Pelleur, sr., Skyline; Albert Havili, sr., Federal Way; Danny Mattingly, sr., Mead. Defensive back: Harold Lee, sr., Auburn; Trenton Osborn, sr., Eastmont; Bryce Broome, sr., South Kitsap; Jackson Huerta, sr., Kentwood.
Special Teams
Kicker: Austin Rehkow, sr., Central Valley. Punter: Austin Rehkow, sr., Central Valley. All-purpose: Chico McClatcher, soph., Federal Way.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Sefo Liufau, sr., Bellarmine Prep. Running back: Branden Curtis, sr., Eisenhower; Nate Beasley, jr., Camas; Jack Gellatly, jr., Issaquah. Wide receiver: Trey Robinson, jr., Jackson; Conner Coleman, sr., Lake Stevens. Tight end: Dylan Judson, sr., Monroe. Line: Marquel Stoudamire, sr., Roosevelt; Ian Hughes, sr., Kamiak; Willie Lopez, sr., Skyview; Max Eugenio, sr., Gonzaga Prep; Troy Patterson, sr., Camas.
Defense
Line: Sean McAlhaney, sr., Skyline; Colter Clinch, sr., Woodinville; Jose Jimenez, jr., Eisenhower; Titus Makasini, sr., Inglemoor. Linebacker: Jacob Martinez, sr., Eisenhower; Chris Szambelan, sr., Gonzaga Prep; Darrin Laufasa, sr., Bothell; Kyle Chandler, sr., Redmond. Defensive back: Jacob Swilley, sr., Yelm; Carlos Vijarro, sr., Davis; Trent Cowan, sr., Union; D'Londo Tucker, sr., Federal Way.
Special Teams
Kicker: Mitchell Cox, sr., Kentwood. Punter: Greyson Gilman, jr., Eisenhower. All-purpose: Trent Cowan, sr., Union.
HONORABLE MENTION
RB Griffin Hare, Gonzaga Prep; DB Danny Wilson, Bothell; AP Jacob Swilley, Yelm.
CLASS 3A
Player of the Year: Myles Jack, Bellevue
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Brett Rypien, soph., Shadle Park. Running back: Ralph Kinne, sr., Shelton; Austin Joyner, soph., Marysville-Pilchuck; John Nguyen, sr., Bellevue. Wide receiver: Trent Riley, sr., Mount Si; Tanner Pauly, jr., Shadle Park. Tight end: David Ajamu, sr., Shelton. Line: Alex Emanuels, sr., Mercer Island; Kameron McKay, sr., Ferndale; Cody Moorhead, sr., Hazen; David Buchanan, O'Dea; Robert Gallucci, sr., Peninsula.
Defense
Line: Darien Freeman, sr., Bellevue; Deion Fetui, soph., Eastside Catholic; Griffin McLain, sr., Mount Si; Cole Madison, sr., Kennedy Catholic. Linebacker: Myles Jack, sr., Bellevue; Sean Constantine, sr., Bellevue; Cole Henderson, sr., Southridge; Kellen Matsuno, sr., Eastside Catholic. Defensive back: Budda Baker, jr., Bellevue; Tatum Taylor, sr., O'Dea; Sean Elledge, sr., Glacier Peak; Tru Hicks, sr., North Thurston.
Special teams
Kicker: Cameron Van Winkle, sr., Mount Si. Punter: Brett Woods, sr., Timberline. All-purpose: Jake Hoffman, sr., North Central.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Trey Reynolds, sr., Eastside Catholic. Running back: Devven Ramos, sr., Kennewick; Myles Jack, sr., Bellevue; Alex Conley, sr., Ferndale. Wide receiver: Joshua Eckwood, sr., Lincoln; Javan Williams, sr., Kamiakin. Tight end: Nathan Hundeby, sr., University. Line: Austin Carman, jr., Sunnyside; Leo Keilani, sr., Rainier Beach; Nick Hensley, jr., Glacier Peak; Levi Anderson, sr., University; Zack Nobmann, sr., Kennedy Catholic.
Defense
Line: Zach Blazevich, sr., Mount Si; Desmoun Thompson, sr., Kennedy Catholic; Jarius McDade, jr., O'Dea; Daniel Portillo, sr., Peninsula. Linebacker: Brandon Wetzel, sr., Timberline; Michael Cummings, sr., Meadowdale; Jordan Hoorn, sr., Marysville-Pilchuck; Austin Wheat, sr., Peninsula. Defensive back: Tere Calloway, sr., Seattle Prep; Blake Dukowitz, sr., Peninsula; Austin Flynn, sr., University; Clark Bryant, sr., Columbia River.
Special teams
Kicker: Sam Shea, sr., Peninsula. Punter: Sam Shea, sr., Peninsula. All-purpose: Budda Baker, jr., Bellevue.
HONORABLE MENTION
RB Devante Downs, Mountlake Terrace; DL Cody Moorhead, Hazen; DB Austin Joyner, Marysville-Pilchuck.
CLASS 2A
Player of the Year: Josh Kraght, Lynden
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Josh Kraght, sr., Lynden. Running back: Kai Van Sickle, sr., Capital; Andrew Brown, sr., Tumwater; Luke Christianson, sr., Lynden. Wide receiver: Danny Raap, sr., Prosser; Zach Vis, sr., Lynden. Tight end: Derek Cantu, sr., Othello. Line: Derek Valdez, sr., Othello; Matt Meyer, sr., Lynden; Brett DeGraaff, sr., Lynden; Matt Cox, sr., Capital; Jake Laird, jr., Ephrata.
Defense
Line: Jaimie Bryant, sr., Tumwater; Kenny Hood, sr., East Valley; Thomas Vazorka, sr., Bellingham; Tyler Renollet, sr., Prosser. Linebacker: Bubba Frank, sr., Prosser; Caleb Newman, sr., Lynden; Ryan Littlefield, sr., Mark Morris; Lucas Anderson, sr., Bremerton. Defensive back: Josh Kraght, sr., Lynden; Juston Lind, sr., Othello; Victor Gamboa, sr., Washington; Sterling Clark, sr., Prosser.
Special teams
Kicker: Kyle Gracey, sr., North Kitsap. Punter: Isaac Lopez, soph., Toppenish. All-purpose: Andrew Brown, sr., Tumwater.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: David Garza, sr., Othello. Running back: Bubba Frank, sr., Prosser; Brandon Pritchett, sr., Clover Park; Alex Galgano, sr., Archbishop Murphy. Wide receiver: Victor Gamboa, sr., Washington; Josh Ganoski, sr., Klahowya. Tight end: Mitch Adams, sr., North Kitsap. Line: Austin Striplin, jr., Sumner; Sergio Rodriguez, sr., Deer Park; Jeremy Canniff, sr., Burlington-Edison; David Otte, sr., Lakewood; Vela Faitalia, sr., Clover Park.
Defense
Line: Mat Cox, sr., Capital; Zach Corean, sr., Cheney; Dylan Donohue, sr., Lakewood; Monike Failauga, jr., Fife. Linebacker: Austin Striplin, jr., Sumner; David Durden, sr., Tumwater; Eric Rosellini, sr., R.A. Long; Jordan Leech, sr., Steilacoom. Defensive back: Zach Janis, jr., East Valley; Zach Vis, sr., Lynden; Eric Igbinoba, sr., Cheney; Hans VanderWel, sr., Archbishop Murphy.
Special teams
Kicker: Tanner Gates, jr., Burlington-Edison. Punter: Kyler Gracey, sr., North Kitsap. All-purpose: Justin Peterson, sr., Lakewood.
HONORABLE MENTION
RB Mark Bradley, West Valley; LB Steven Kane, Archbishop Murphy.
CLASS 1A
Player of the Year: Alex Myrick, Royal
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Billy Green, sr., King's. Running back: Mario Gobbato, sr., Blaine; Jake Gall, sr., Cle Elum; Nolan Hoiness, sr., Hoquiam. Wide receiver: Devante Harris, sr., Tenino; Caleb Taylor, sr., King's. Tight end: Isaac Messenger, sr., Goldendale. Line: Mason Friedline, sr., King;s; James Fakkema, sr., Blaine; Reggie Chumley, jr., Zillah; Reed Lefler, sr., Royal; Tyrel Cronk, sr., Mount Baker.
Defense
Line: Daryl Settlemire, sr., Chimacum; Reggie Chumley, jr., Zillah; Isaac Messenger, sr., Goldendale; Mason Friedline, sr., King's. Linebacker: Jake Gall, sr., Cle Elum; Ronnie Espedal, sr., Hoquiam; Brady Dixon, sr., Royal; Matthew Jensen, sr., Montesano. Defensive back: Brady Widner, jr., Zillah; Caleb Taylor, sr., King's; Alex Myrick, sr., Royal; Tyler Kretschman, sr., Cle Elum.
Special teams
Kicker: Henri Aguilar, sr., Highland. Punter: David Vargas, sr., La Salle. All-purpose: Brady Widner, jr., Zillah.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Alex Myrick, sr., Royal. Running back: Kurt Calhoun, jr., Zillah; Jake Schleimer, sr., Mount Baker; Mahliek "Moe" Roberts, sr., Cashmere. Wide receiver: Brady Widner, jr., Zillah; Koleman Johns, sr., Naches Valley. Tight end: Beau Iverson, sr., Charles Wright. Line: Stewart Stuart, sr., Cle Elum; Dakota Boone, sr., Hoquiam; Spencer Combs, sr., River View; Robert Luke, jr., Charles Wright; Josh McNeal, sr., La Center.
Defense
Line: Beau Iverson, sr., Charles Wright; Mitchell Millsap, sr., Cle Elum; Spencer Blackburn, jr., Meridian; James Fakkema, sr., Blaine. Linebacker: Johnny Mengarelli, jr., Zillah; Elliot Mendenhall, sr., Montesano; Tyrel Cronk, sr., Mount Baker; Tim Barkowski, sr., Goldendale. Defensive back: Mahliek "Moe" Roberts, sr., Cashmere; Zan Roman, sr., Mount Baker; Laddie Goroski, sr., Royal; Ben Ohashi, sr., Montesano.
Special teams
Kicker: Jesse Bollen, jr., Eatonville. Punter: Nathan Roosendaal, jr., Cascade Christian. All-purpose: Jake Gall, sr., Cle Elum.
HONORABLE MENT ION
QB Matthew Jensen, sr., Montesano; OL Zach Lacey, sr., Woodland; DL Lucas Hatton, sr., Eatonville.
CLASS 2B
Player of the Year: Dylan Hartz, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Dylan Hartz, jr., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague. Running back: Brian Reynolds, jr., Morton-White Pass; Ty Poole, sr., Kittitas; Dalton Estes, sr., Waitsburg-Prescott. Receiver: Ryan Whitmore, jr., Lind-Ritzville; Ben Powell, jr., Morton-White Pass; Junior Alvarado, sr., White Swan. Line: Victor Andy, jr., White Swan; Tristen Allphin, jr., Kittitas; Jarradd Morley, jr., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague; Ben Shafer, sr., Waitsburg-Prescott; Jacob Anderson, sr., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague.
Defense
Line: Ben Powell, jr., Morton-White Pass; Jarradd Morley, jr., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague; Brian Walker, soph., White Swan; Ben Wright, sr., Morton-White Pass. Linebacker: Briar Westerfield, jr., Tri-Cities Prep; Dustin Eaton, sr., Naselle; Wil James, jr., LaConner; Keanu Niezwaag, sr., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague. Defensive back: Dylan Hartz, jr., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague; Alex Sampson, sr., White Swan; Dalton Estes, sr., Waitsburg-Prescott; Carte Bisbee, sr., Raymond.
Special teams
Kicker: Junior Alvarado, sr., White Swan. Punter: Cort Ruzicka, soph., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague. All-purpose: Alex Sampson, sr., White Swan.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Dustin Eaton, sr., Naselle. Running back: Layne Hellem, sr., Napavine; Conner O'Neil, jr., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague; Dahlton Zavala, sr., LaConner. Receiver: Devon Stanzione, sr., Orcas Island; Cart Bisbee, sr., Raymond; Travis Wegdahl, jr., Wahkiakum. Line: Brad Garnas, sr., Napavine; Zack Friese, sr., Willapa Valley; Wil James, jr., LaConner; Tim Caudill, sr., DeSales.
Defense
Line: Brad Garnas, sr., Napavine; Max Mueller, sr., Tekoa-Oakesdale-Rosalia; Nick Studer, sr., Kittitas; Drew Pearson, jr., Willapa Valley. Linebacker: Gianni Bertucci, jr., Morton-White Pass; Danny Stansell, soph., Waitsburg-Prescott; Jonathon Shields, soph., White Swan; Andrew Hamilton, sr., Willapa Valley. Defensive back: Steven Doumit, sr., Wahkiakum; Rylon Kolb, jr., Morton-White Pass; Ty Poole, sr., Kittitas; Connor O'Neill, jr., Lind-Ritzville/Sprague.
Special teams
Kicker: Cort Ruzicka, soph, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague. Punter: Alec Oatfield, sr., Raymond. All-purpose: Gianni Bertucci, jr., Morton-White Pass.
HONORABLE MENTION
OL Tommy Borsaw, Adna; P Dayton Krull, Asotin; AP Carte Bisbee, Raymond.
CLASS 1B
Player of the Year: Mike Olson, Liberty Christian
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Mike Olson, sr., Liberty Christian. Running back: Justin Curleybear, sr., Taholah; Dimitri Sampson, sr., Lummi. Receiver: Tyler Morris, sr., Liberty Christian; Derek Findley, sr., Crescent. Line: Timmy Koglin, sr., Liberty Christian; Eli Wall, sr., Lummi; Jeremy Spotted Bear, sr., Lummi.
Defense
Line: Timmy Koglin, sr., Liberty Christian; Joseph Winn, sr., Taholah; John Reamer, Neah Bay. Linebacker: Brandon Peterson, sr., Liberty Christian; Kyle Willey, sr., Mary M. Knight; Lukas Stevens, sr., Wishkah Valley. Defensive back: Ezekial Greene, jr., Neah Bay; Tyler Morris, sr., Liberty Christian. All-purpose: Josiah Greene, jr., Neah Bay.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Josiah Greene, jr., Neah Bay. Running back: Matt Mohr, jr., Clallam Bay; Derrick Bluff, sr., Cusick. Receiver: Austin Brockie, soph., Lummi; Ethan Arnold, sr., Wishkah Valley. Line: John Reamer, soph., Neah Bay; Cody Thompson, sr., Mary M. Knight; Miles Finley, jr., Cusick.
Defense
Line: Nolan Finley, jr., Cusick; Mike Zapien, sr., Crescent; Deion Hoskins, jr., Lummi. Linebacker: Octacio Preciado, sr., Touchet; Jared Tom, sr., Lummi; Tyler McCaulley, jr., Neah Bay. Defensive back: Jake Straughan, jr., Colton; Derrick Bluff, sr., Cusick. All-purpose: Dustin Wyborney, sr., Columbia-Inchelium.
Reach ANDREW LANG at andrew.lang@bellinghamherald.com or call ext. 862.
