For the second consecutive season, the Class 1A Evergreen League coaches determined the best player hailed from South Thurston County.
Tailback Ethan Rodriguez, an Idaho commit, snared the overall MVP honors once again following a 1,300-yard season and 19 rushing touchdowns. He also hauled in three catches and another touchdown in helping the Warriors to a league runner-up finish.
Junior Maddox Rodgers shared Defensive MVP with Montesano’s Kole Kjesbu while senior Stanton Smith snared the Lineman of the Year honor, the second straight Rochester athlete to win the award. Montesano’s Zach Timmons nabbed Offensive MVP and the Bulldogs’ coaches was named as Staff of the Year.
Here are the full teams, released on Monday:
League MVP: Ethan Rodriguez, Rochester
Offensive MVP: Zach Timmons, Montesano
Co-Defensive MVPs: Maddox Rodgers, Rochester; Kole Kjesbu, Montesano
Lineman of the Year: Stanton Smith, Rochester
Coaching Staff of the Year: Montesano
First team
Quarterback: Tyson Perry, Montesano
Running back: Maddox Rodgers, Rochester; Xander Peterman, Rochester
Wide receiver: Colt Landstrom, Elma; Toren Crites, Montesano; Kole Kjesbu, Montesano
Tight end: Lincoln Niemi, Hoquiam
Offensive line: Nathan Dowler, Montesano; Kyle Caton, Montesano; Wyatt Dahl, Rochester; Jackson Allman, Rochester; Ryan Pullar, Hoquiam
Defensive line: Mason Fry, Montesano; Jeremiah McKague, Tenino; Ryan Pullar, Hoquiam; Josh Long, Rochester; Chris Taritos, Rochester
Linebacker: Parker Minerich, Tenino; Kaden Stott, Montesano; Xander Peterman, Rochester; Joe Bozich, Hoquiam
Defensive back: Zach Timmons, Montesano; Toren Crites, Montesano; Isaac McGaffey, Elma; Owen Simpkins, Rochester; Austin Johnson, Tenino
Kicker: Cristofer Tobar, Montesano
Punter: Toren Crites, Montesano
Second team
Quarterback: Isaac McGaffey, Elma
Running back: Michael Lanning, Tenino; Terek Gunter, Montesano
Offensive line: Tanner Eaton, Rochester; Jeremiah McKague, Tenino; Jerry Jerimiah, Hoquiam; Marcus Jones, Elma; Tristan Johnson, Rochester
Defensive line: Sawyer Noonan, Tenino; Jerry Jerimiah, Hoquiam; Isac Hawkins, Montesano; Jackson Allman, Rochester
Linebacker: Carter Conklin-Smith, Montesano; Nite Turpin, Hoquiam; Colby Radamacher, Elma; Marshall Turnquist, Rochester
Defensive back: Marvin Phillips, Tenino; Colt Landstrom, Elma; Terek Gunter, Montesano; Jay Johnson, Rochester
Honorable mention (locals only)
Rochester: Easton Singleton, QB; Wyatt Dahl, DL; Wyatt Richardson, TE; Jefferson Escalante, K/P
Tenino: Mason Metcalf, QB; Mason Thompson, OL; Miguel Espinoza, LB; Lucien McKendall, OL
