5 top candidates to lead Washington high school football in rushing yards for 2026 regular season

Small-school workhorses should pile up big numbers carrying the football on Friday nights this fall

Last season, Sumner senior Lance McGee led all running backs in Washington with 2,489 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns in 14 games as the Spartans won the WIAA Class 4A championship.

McGee ended up signing with the Washington State Cougars.

Entering 2026, who has the best opportunity to lead the state in rushing during the nine-game regular season?

VarsityWA offers its five leading candidates. But first, here are the top 10 returning rushers from the 2025 regular season: