The King County high school football league unveiled its All-League selections for the Crown, Crest and Summit divisions, honoring the top performers and coaches from schools throughout the region. The announcement, posted on the league’s website, lists first- and second-team honorees for offense, defense and special teams, as well as individual awards such as Offensive and Defensive MVP, Lineman of the Year, Coach of the Year and Sportsmanship.
Crown Division Highlights
Offensive MVP: Kason Carta, senior quarterback from Bellevue.
Defensive MVP: Jason Armbruster, senior defensive lineman from Mount Si.
Lineman of the Year: Matt Curran, junior offensive lineman from Bellevue.
Coach of the Year: Michael Knelp, Bellevue.
Assistant Coach of the Year: Rex Romer, Issaquah.
Sportsmanship: Issaquah.
First-Team Offense featured quarterback Colt Stiles (Mount Si, junior) and a backfield of senior and junior running backs, including Tre Barnes (Bellevue) and Jack Steiner (Eastlake). Senior wide receivers Fin Stewart (Mount Si) and Cooper Logue (Skyline) anchored the passing game, while senior tight end Slater Sarieddine (Mount Si) rounded out the unit. The offensive line was anchored by junior Matt Curran (Bellevue) alongside fellow juniors Adam Neff (Bellevue) and Xavier Wall (Mount Si).
First-Team Defense highlighted senior defensive backs Ari Gibbons (Skyline) and Kason Carta (Bellevue), with senior linebackers Caden Thomason (Bellevue) and Cooper Hansen (Mount Si) providing leadership. Senior defensive linemen Jason Armbruster (Mount Si) and James Ort (Eastlake) anchored the front.
Special Teams recognized senior kicker Cooper Logue (Skyline) and senior punter Jack Steiner (Eastlake), with senior returner Jace Paget (Issaquah) earning the returner spot.
The second-team selections continued to showcase depth across the division, with junior quarterback Oliver Stiles (Eastlake) and senior running backs Drenden Knaevelsrud (Mount Si) and Paolo Miguel Lorete (Issaquah) earning honors. Senior wide receiver Wyatt Miller (Mount Si) and senior tight end Leo Houpus (Skyline) also made the list. Defensive standouts included senior defensive backs Harper McGillis (Skyline) and senior linebackers Slater Sarieddine (Mount Si) and Brady Vandermaid (Eastlake). The special teams second team featured senior kicker Rodrigo Lopez (Mount Si) and senior punter Cooper Logue (Skyline), who also served as a returner.
Crest Division Highlights
Offensive MVP: Max Stephenson, senior quarterback from Interlake.
Defensive MVP: Axel Acenstam, sophomore defensive lineman from Mercer Island.
Lineman of the Year: Ben Rainwater, senior offensive lineman from Inglemoor.
Co-Coaches of the Year: Mason Azose (Mercer Island) and Jeremy Eubanks (Inglemoor).
Assistant Coach of the Year: Jeff Dick, Inglemoor.
Sportsmanship: Liberty.
The first-team offense was led by senior quarterback TJ Rhatigan (Newport) and a backfield that included junior running back Kainoa Brown (Mercer Island) and senior running back Tristan Klein (Liberty). Senior wide receivers Max Stephenson (Interlake) and Spencer Ninomiya‑Blount (Redmond) provided play‑making ability, while senior tight end Chase Campbell (Interlake) anchored the position. The offensive line featured senior Ben Rainwater (Inglemoor) and senior Kai Reynolds (Liberty).
Defensively, senior defensive backs Daniel Grabowski (Liberty) and senior linebacker Hudson Xavier (Liberty) were named to the first team, with senior defensive lineman Axel Acenstam (Mercer Island) earning a spot on the line.
Special‑teams honors went to junior kicker Adam Kiviat (Mercer Island) and junior punter Albarro Herrera‑Castillo (Highline), with junior returner Spencer Ninomiya‑Blount (Redmond) recognized for his contributions.
The second-team offense highlighted senior quarterback Hudson Cowan (Inglemoor) and senior running backs Ethan Charles (Redmond) and Josh Feren (Liberty). Senior wide receivers Zachary Schauman (Inglemoor) and Jykai Hutson (Highline) rounded out the receiving corps, while senior tight end Henry Gruetert (Mercer Island) earned the tight‑end spot. The defensive second team featured senior defensive backs Hudson Kauzlarich (Liberty) and senior linebacker Ethan Freytag (Newport), among others. Junior kicker Wynnston Comley (Inglemoor) and senior punter Nick Gu (Newport) completed the special‑teams lineup.
Summit Division Highlights
Offensive MVP: Chrystian Cadogan, senior running back from Foster.
Defensive MVP: Marcus Weichel, senior defensive lineman from Sammamish.
Lineman of the Year: Frankie Ojeda, Cedarcrest.
Coach of the Year: Mark Cross, Foster.
Assistant Coach of the Year: Monte Holt, Foster.
Sportsmanship: Sammamish and Evergreen.
The first‑team offense featured senior quarterback Lincoln Reier (Cedarcrest) and a backfield anchored by senior running backs Chrystian Cadogan (Foster) and Cyrus Malone (Cedarcrest). Senior wide receivers Ryder Pettit (Cedarcrest) and Aiden Valentine (Cedarcrest) added depth, while senior tight end Michael Metcalf Winslow (Sammamish) rounded out the unit. The offensive line was led by senior Frankie Ojeda (Cedarcrest) and senior offensive linemen Jose Amezcua Cortes (Foster) and Jackson Keith (Lindbergh).
Defensively, senior defensive backs Dom Kelly (Lindbergh) and senior linebacker Finn Walter (Cedarcrest) were recognized, with senior defensive lineman Frankie Ojeda (Cedarcrest) also earning a spot on the line.
Special‑teams first‑team honors went to senior kicker Callum Smyth (Cedarcrest) and junior punter Diego Suarez Maldonado (Sammamish), with senior returner Wisdom Bryon (Renton) named the return specialist.
The second‑team offense highlighted junior quarterback Gabriel Rodroguez (Renton) and a backfield that included senior running backs Toa Lavatai (Renton) and Patrick Smith Jr. (Lindbergh). Senior wide receivers James Pattenaude (Renton) and Rahim Showki (Sammamish) rounded out the receiving group, while senior tight end Oseia Mitchell (Renton) earned the tight‑end spot. Defensive second‑team selections featured senior defensive backs Colt Foster (Cedarcrest) and senior linebackers Enoch Fernanze (Evergreen) and Leroy Paselio (Foster). Junior kicker Diego Suarez Maldonado (Sammamish) and senior punter David Thor (Renton) completed the special‑teams roster.
These All‑League honors celebrate the dedication of student‑athletes, coaches and volunteers across King County’s high school football programs. The recognitions underscore the league’s commitment to rewarding hard work, sportsmanship and community spirit on and off the field.
Original reporting: Renton Reporter — read the source article.