It’s official — standout Sumner receiver Braylon Pope returning for team’s football playoff run

State’s top recruit in 2027 will only play offense for two-time defending Class 4A champion — four months after shoulder surgery

Washington Huskies commit Braylon Pope will return to the Sumner lineup at wide receiver starting Friday for the Class 4A playoffs after it was initially declared he would miss his entire senior season after shoulder surgery. (Lauren Smith / VarsityWA)

What began as Braylon Pope’s faint midseason desire has now become his late-season wish come true.

Pope is officially returning to football for two-time defending WIAA Class 4A champion Sumner’s postseason push.