He led Richland to a title. Now this all-purpose standout is the 4A state player of the year
Building on the legacy of an already fantastic senior campaign, Richland’s Adam Weissenfels was named the Associated Press Washington state 4A football player of the year on Friday.
The do-it-all senior caught a touchdown pass, kicked four extra points, forced a fumble, returned four punts for 77 yards and intercepted three passes in a state championship victory over Woodinville, delivering the Bombers their first title since 1999 and first 14-0 season in program history.
Weissenfels finished the season with 16 total touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He was a consensus All-State player, also being named to the News Tribune’s and Seattle Times’ teams.
Weissenfels is joined on the AP All-State first team by fellow senior teammates Cade Jensen (quarterback) and Jax Lee (defensive linemen). In addition to being named a first team defensive back, Weissenfels earned an honorable mention nod as an all-purpose player.
The teams were voted on by media members from around the state.
Other locals on the AP All-State team include: Chiawana senior offensive lineman Joshua Alvarez, Kamiakin senior wide receiver Champ Grayson, Kamiakin senior linebacker Dillon Crawford, Royal senior wide receiver Corbin Christensen, Royal senior offensive linemen Raynor Bierle and Rams Gonzalez, Connell senior offensive/defensive linemen Seer Deines, Royal senior linebacker Isaac Ellis, Kiona-Benton senior wide receiver Daniel Rizin (honorable mention), Royal junior running back Alonso Hernandez (honorable mention), Tri-Cities Prep sophomore defensive back Kobe Singleton, Tri-Cities Prep senior linebacker Colton Tinnin, and Tri-Cities Prep senior running back Bubba Valencia (honorable mention).
O’Dea senior Jamyn Patu was the state player of the year for all classifications after leading the Irish to their first state title in 22 years. Patu also shared the Class 3A player of the year honor with Garfield star Tre’Shaun Harrison. Patu rushed for 2,208 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Hockinson quarterback Canon Racanelli was the Class 2A player of the year after throwing for 4,128 yards and 57 touchdowns in leading his team to the state title. Meridian quarterback Simon Burkett was the Class 1A player of the year.
Two more quarterbacks were honored in Class B. In Class 2B, Kalama’s Alex Dyer was voted player of the year, while Almira/Coulee-Hartline QB Maguire Isaak was honored in Class 1B.
In a voting change for this year due to low numbers, the Class B all-state team combines both Class 2B and 1B nominees.
2017 AP ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM
State player of the year, all classes: Jamyn Patu, sr., O’Dea
CLASS 4A
Player of the year: Adam Weissenfels, sr., Richland
FIRST TEAM
Quarterback: Cade Jensen, Richland
Running back: Isaiah Lewis, Monroe, Delvon McNeely, Hazen
Wide receiver: Talan Alfrey, Auburn Mountainview, Darien Chase, Union
Tight end: Devin Clup, Gonzaga Prep
Offensive line: Matthew Cindric, Skyline, Cade Beresford, Woodinville, Triston Kelley, Central Valley, Josh Jerome, Monroe, Joshua Alvarez, Chiawana
All-purpose: Tre Weed, Sumner
Defensive line: Jake Baillie, Woodinville, Matt Sevao, Lake Stevens, Jacobe Lee, Richland, Mosiah Nasili-Liu, Emerald Ridge
Linebackers: Ben Wilson, Sumner; Ricky Baker, Monroe, Marques Fuala’au, Kentlake, Tiano Malietufa, Auburn Riverside, Luke Bruno, Camas.
Defensive backs: Nash Fouch, Woodinville, Talan Alfrey, Auburn Mountainview, Tre Weed, Adam Weissenfels, Richland
Kicker: Colin Manners, Graham-Kapowsin
Punter: Heston Pettis, Glacier Peak
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Dylan Morris, Graham-Kapowsin
WR: Jabez Tinae, Kennedy Catholic, Tre Mason, Graham-Kapowsin
OL: Ethan Tela-Porter, Graham-Kapowsin, Nathan Mead, Monroe, Riley Clark, Sumner. Campbell Barrington, University
All-purpose: Colin McKay, Todd Beamer, Adam Weissenfels, Richland
DL: Wyatt Wickham, Central Valley
LB: Andrew Gallagher, Sunnyside, Riley Miller, Union.
DB: Landen Neff, Puyallup
K: Brock Widman, Lake Stevens
CLASS 3A
Players of the Year: Tre’Shaun Harrison, Garfield, and Jamyn Patu, O’Dea
FIRST TEAM
Quarterback: Nate Hughes, jr., Bethel
Running backs: Isaiah Ifanse, sr., Bellevue, Jamyn Patu, sr., O’Dea
Wide receivers: Champ Grayson, sr., Kamiakin, Tre’Shaun Harrison, sr., Garfield
Tight end: Anthony Stell, sr., Rainier Beach
Offensive line: Nathaniel Kalepo, jr., Rainier Beach, Jackson Reed, sr., Eastside Catholic, Griffin Korican, sr., O’Dea, Mikhail Varetskiy, sr., Ferndale, Chase Bowes, sr., Timberline.
Defensive line: Davion Dixon, sr., O’Dea, Tyler McAtee, sr., Edmonds-Woodway, Giovonni White, jr., Lincoln, Mikhail Varetskiy, sr., Ferndale, Conner Warick, sr., Timberline
Linebacker: Sav’ell Smalls, soph., Garfield, Payton Bastien, sr., Arlington, Mason Simeta, sr., Timberline, Dillon Crawford, sr., Kamiakin.
Defensive backs: Malik Putney, sr., Eastside Catholic, James Hinson, sr., Ferndale, Dorian Hardin, jr., Oak Harbor, Michael Barnes, sr., Timberline.
All-purpose: Tre’Shaun Harrison, sr., Garfield
Punter: Lance D’Alessio, sr., Lake Washington
Kicker: Tolby Selvester, Timberline, sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
WR: Jonny Barrett, jr., Mount Si; Chris Penner, jr., Capital
TE: Tristyn Gese, sr., Bethel
OL: Geirean Hatchett, soph., Ferndale; Conner Warick, sr., Timberline; Hector Jasso III, sr., Lakes; Giovanni White, jr., Lincoln; Joey Roberts, sr., Mountain View
DL: Geirean Hatchett, soph., Ferndale; Jackson Harris, sr., Snohomish
LB: Alex Cleary, sr., Ferndale; Dominic Lawrence, sr. Edmonds-Woodway; Alex Gillies, sr., Lincoln
DB: Noah Becker, sr., Edmonds-Woodway; Jamin Faalogo, jr., Timberline; Braedon Potter, jr., Peninsula
All-purpose: Michael Barnes, sr., Timberline
K: Cody McDonald, sr., Mount Spokane
CLASS 2A
Player of the year: Canon Racanelli, sr., Hockinson
FIRST TEAM
Quarterback: Canon Racanelli, sr., Hockinson.
Running back: Blessing Leiato, sr., Foster; Ray Pimentel, sr., Archbishop Murphy.
Wide receiver: Sawyer Racanelli, soph., Hockinson; Cameron Ditter, jr., Selah.
Tight end: Jared Holstad, sr., Pullman.
Offensive line: MJ Ale, sr., Fife; Cy Hicks, sr., Tumwater; Kordell Johnson, sr., Hockinson; Martin Napeahi, sr., Archbishop Murphy; Mia Saole, sr., Foster.
All-Purpose: Kyler Gordon, sr., Archbishop Murphy.
Defensive line: Ryan Brooks, sr., North Kitsap; Aiden Slater, sr., Tumwater; Kyle Brabec, sr., Hockinson, Cy Hicks, sr., Tumwater.
Linebacker: Ben Hines, sr., Archbishop Murphy; Connor Westby, sr., North Kitsap, Trey LaBounty, sr., Lynden; Colton Wheeler, sr., Hockinson
Defensive back: Connor Whitney, sr., West Valley (Spokane), Demetrius Crosby, sr., Foss; Connor Clark, sr., Tumwater; Kyler Gordon, sr., Archbishop Murphy.
K: Nathan Seaman, sr., Tumwater.
P: Brandon Bach, jr., Mountlake Terrace.
HONORABLE MENTION
RB: Dax Solis, sr., North Kitsap; Dylan Paine, soph., Tumwater
WR: Rodrick Fisher, sr., East Valley (Spokane)
OL: Beau Braden, sr., Columbia River; Parker Danielson, sr., Steilacoom; Josh Moss, sr., West Valley (Spokane)
DL: Griffin Adams, sr., River Ridge; Jonathan Cox III, sr., Lakewood
LB: Tristan McDevitt, sr., Selah; Ben Johnson, sr., Eatonville; Gage Bates, sr., Lynden
DB: Caden Jumper, fr., Eatonville; Tyson Guerrero, sr., W.F. West; Matt Henry, sr., Hockinson; Rodrick Fisher, sr., East Valley (Spokane)
P: Chris Grant, jr., Toppenish
CLASS 1A
Player of the year: Simon Burkett, sr., Meridian
FIRST TEAM
Quarterback: Simon Burkett, sr. Meridian
Running backs: Wyatt Dodson, La Center; Madden Tobeck, sr., Cascade Christian.
Wide receivers: Corbin Christensen, sr., Royal; Bryce Vandenhaak, sr., Meridian.
Tight end: Tony Schleimer, sr., Meridian.
Offensive line: Raynor Beierle, sr., Royal; Seer Deines, sr., Connell; Rams Gonzalez, sr., Royal; Jack Hiller, sr., La Center; Adam Kruzich, jr., Meridian.
Defensive line: Seer Deines, sr., Connell; Taylor Schoenfeld, sr., King’s; Wyatt Seibert, La Center; Scout Walker, sr., Colville.
Linebackers: Isaac Ellis, sr., Royal; Tristan Lewis, sr., Colville; Manny Sbalza, sr., Meridian; Madden Tobeck, sr., Cascade Christian.
Defensive backs: Thomas Barbo, sr., Mount Baker; Tyquan Coleman, sr., Cascade Christian; Lukas Hemenway, sr., Meridian; Evan Honore, La Center .
All-purpose: Tyquan Coleman, sr., Cascade Christian
Punter: Braxton Fitzsimmons, sr., Colville
Kicker: Pablo Medina, sr., Zillah
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Casey Bauman, sr., Nooksack Valley
RB: Alonso Hernandez, jr., Royal; Carson Engholm, sr., Mount Baker.
WR: Tyquan Coleman, sr., Cascade Christian; Daniel Rizin, sr., Kiona-Benton.
TE: Mikal Paler, sr., Deer Park.
OL: George De Jong, sr., Lynden Christian; Manny Sbalza, sr., Meridian.
DL: Triston Cullen, sr. Zillah; Collin Deutscher, sr. Klahowya; Rams Gonzalez, sr., Royal; Jack Hiller, sr., La Center; Adam Kruzich, jr., Meridian.
LB: Brian Calhoun, jr., Zillah; Robert Berger, sr., Granger; Dylan Hickok, jr., Meridian; Phoenix McGuire, sr., Sultan.
DB: Carson Engholm, sr., Mount Baket; Alex Meadowcroft, sr., Charles Wright; Bryce Vandenhaak, sr., Meridian.
All-purpose: Bryce Vandenhaak, sr., Meridian
CLASS B
Class 2B player of the year: Alex Dyer, jr., Kalama
Class 1B player of the year: Maguire Isaak, jr., Almira/Coulee-Hartline
FIRST TEAM
Quarterback: Alex Dyer, jr., Kalama
Running backs: Kyler Marsh jr., Sunnyside Christian; Brandon Montoya, soph., Lyle-Wishram; James Heer, sr., Liberty.
Wide receivers: Tucker Wetmore, sr., Kalama; Lane Marsh, sr., Sunnyside Christian.
Offensive line: Hunter Eaton, jr., Toledo; KC Larranaga, sr., Kalama; Beau St. John, sr., Liberty; Jason Chilcoate, jr., Adna; Carson Bergeson, sr., Naselle.
All-purpose: Jacob Herz, sr., Kalama.
Defensive line: Payton Nielson, sr., Almira-Coulee Hartline; Cade Bosma, sr., Sunnyside Christian; Jakob Washington, sr., Lummi; Markus Rocha, Kalama.
Linebackers: Corbyn Byrnes, sr., Kalama; Noah Leonard, jr., Crescent; Colton Tinnin, Sr., Tri-Cities Prep; Jared McCollum, jr., Napavine
Defensive backs: Jawuan Nave, sr., Liberty; Kobe Singleton, soph., Tri-Cities Prep; Zach Lofgren, jr., Rainier; Caleb Revey, soph., Lummi.
Punter: Luke Brown, jr. Wahkiakum.
HONORABLE MENTION
QB: Chance Marsh, sr., Sunnyside Christian; Maguire Isaak, jr., Almira/Coulee-Hartline
RB: Bubba Valencia, sr., Tri-Cities Prep
WR: Caleb Revey, soph., Lummi.
OL: Jakob Washington, sr., Lummi; Lincoln Tom, soph., Lummi.
DL: Deshawn Lawrence, sr., Lummi; Easton Holmes, jr., Rainier; Robert Comstock, jr. Quilcene; Beau St. John, sr., Liberty.
LB: Junior Arroyo, sr., Toledo; Asher VanHoof, sr. Toutle Lake; Ian Russell sr., Rainier; Kyler Marsh, jr., Sunnyside Christian.
DB: KC Spencer, sr., Crescent
The Associated Press contributed to this report
This story was originally published December 22, 2017 at 3:54 PM with the headline "He led Richland to a title. Now this all-purpose standout is the 4A state player of the year."