The seventh week of the 2026 high school football season in Washington featured big individual performances on offense, defense and special teams.
Here are 10 standouts up for VarsityWA’s Football Athlete of the Week voting after Week 7:
David Dudko, Skyview — Linebacker had two interceptions, including one returned 65 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter, as the Storm swept Camas, 35-7. Also had a pair of rushing touchdowns in the win.
Haze Hamrick, Onalaska — Running back electrified the crowd with three first-half punt returns for touchdowns — 50, 50 and 55 yards — in the Loggers’ 77-6 win over Mossyrock.
Lincoln Heinrich, Walla Walla — Spearheaded the 42-21 upset over Kennewick, and one of the program’s biggest wins in years, by passing for 278 yards and four touchdowns. Added a rushing score as well.
Cade Koesel, Riverside — Wide receiver took three kickoffs back for touchdowns — an 83-yarder in the first quarter, a 78-yarder in the third quarter and a 77-yarder in the fourth quarter. Also had a 60-yard receiving score in 45-36 win over Lakeside of Nine Mile Falls.
Nate Putman, Bainbridge — Passed for a season-high 438 yards, completing 22-of-32 passes, including three touchdowns. Also had a rushing score in a 49-21 victory over Bremerton. He’s thrown for 300 or more yards in his past three games.
Maddox Rodgers, Rochester — Continued to stay on pace to break Washington’s single-season rushing record with 304 yards on 19 carries, scoring five touchdowns in a 46-20 win over Montesano.
Shiron Seniours, Orting — Had 233 all-purpose yards, including 144 rushing yards on 10 carries and three touchdowns. Added a receiving touchdown and kickoff return for a score in a 52-24 win over Steilacoom.
Zavier Traxler, Eastside Catholic — Opened the game with a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, then added a 93-yarder for a score later in the first half in a 59-33 loss to O’Dea.
Donovan Walson, Cascade Christian — Rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, added a 68-yard receiving score and had two sacks, an interception and forced a fumble on defense in a 56-20 win over Klahowya.
J’Shaun Wilson, O’Dea — Was the star of the show in the 3A Metro League showdown, rushing for 372 yards and a program-record seven touchdowns on 26 carries in a 59-33 win over Eastside Catholic.
Editor’s note: Click on the poll or follow this link to vote. Voting will remain open until noon Friday and is unlimited. To nominate an athlete in future weeks, please send us an email or direct message by 5 p.m. Sunday for consideration.
