EasternWA notebook: East Valley of Yakima pass rusher no longer secret in 2A CWAC

Defensive end Zeliah Wade had 10 sacks as a junior, but is a more complete player in his final season this fall — and could be the league's defensive player of the year

East Valley of Yakima defensive end Zeliah Wade has been the biggest disruptor in the 2A CWAC this fall. (Shane Fuller / Chute 6 Action Images)

East Valley of Yakima football coach Eric Berg thought he had a slam dunk.

Berg walked into all-2A CWAC voting last November with a long list of nominees — none of which he was more excited about to put up on the ballot than junior Zeliah Wade at defensive end.

Wade led all league pass rushers in 2024 with 10 sacks, which was among the classification leaders as well.

But to Berg’s disappointment, Wade’s accomplishments flew under the radar with other coaches. He was voted to the all-league second team.

“I left disappointed,” Berg said.

Well, he won’t be leaving disheartened this fall.