Dylan Ledbetter of O’Dea talks first offer

June 6, 2014

  Offers have been flying around lately, an athlete who picking one up recently is Dylan Ledbetter of O’Dea (Seattle, Wash.) High School, who was offered by the University of Idaho. “I went over there for their spring game, got a tour and met the coaches,” Ledbetter told NEI. “Coach (Paul) Petrino came up to me and introduced himself. He asked if I was taller than my dad and I said ‘yes’….

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Mount Spokane’s Roy Hyatt picks up first offer

June 2, 2014

  The Eastern side of Washington has joined in the recent recruiting blitz as Mount Spokane’s Roy Hyatt has received an offer from the University of Wyoming. “Getting that offer was a huge upside for me,” Hyatt told NEI. “Obviously football was something I had in mind to play at the next level with, but to get an offer this early in the year from such an amazing program…

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Barton Football Academy Camp & Combine Tour; Bellevue Breakdown

May 31, 2014

Overall MVP: Jonathan Hillel Mount Si – QB – 2015 Offensive MVP: Ross Bowers / Blue Thomas Bothell – QB – 2015 / Eastlake – QB – 2015 Defensive MVP: Tyler Wharf Bothell – LB – 2015 Offensive Line MVP: Joshua Watson Cascade (Everett) – 2016 Defensive Line MVP: Michael Clausen Tahoma – 2016 Breakout Performer: Cameron Davis Mount Si – OL – 2015…

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O’Dea OL Majid Firoozi grabs first offer

May 29, 2014

  With offers flying around left and right, recruiting season appears to be in full swing. O’Dea (Seattle, Wash.) OL Majid Firoozi (’15) picked up his first offer recently when the Air Force Academy made their intentions known. “It feels good to know that hard work is starting to pay off but I know the hard work is just beginning,” Firoozi told NEI. “Air force came by O’Dea about…

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Jackson’s Keynan Foster picks up first offer

May 27, 2014

  We might have to come up with a name for the week we have had thus far in the State of Washington, where it seems like one athlete after another is picking up offers. Today it is Keynan Foster (’15) of Jackson High School in Mill Creek who was offered by the Air Force Academy. “Coach (Mike) Thiessen came by my school and showed a lot of…

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Meadowdale’s Malik Braxton snags first offer

May 26, 2014

  Very exciting news from Lynnwood (Wash.) where Malik Braxton (’15) of Meadowdale High School picked up his first offer when the Air Force Falcon coaching staff made their intentions known. “When Coach Thiessen called me and told me the Air Force Academy was offering me a scholarship I just couldn’t take the smile off my face,” Braxton to NEI. “I actually missed the call, but I saw it was from…

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Williams and Clausen leading the Tahoma charge

May 22, 2014

From Omare Lowe and Erik Totten playing their way into the NFL, to this past season with All-State WR DeShon Williams, Tahoma High School in Maple Valley has had plenty of top end talent over the years. One constant has been head coach Tony Davis, who will be entering his 21st year at the school. A new crop of Bear athletes are looking to uphold the steady tradition that has been built, and they…

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Lincoln’s Jusstis Warren grabs first offer

May 22, 2014

  Exciting news coming out of Tacoma where Jusstis Warren (2015, LB) picked up his first offer when the University of Idaho coaching staff made their intentions know. “Coach Cink (Kris Cinkovich) called me while I was at Chambers Bay skipping rocks after a workout,” Warren told NEI. “He called and said how much he loved the heart and competiveness I have. We talked about football, the position I will…

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Barton Football Academy Camp & Combine Tour; Spokane Breakdown

May 20, 2014

  Overall Camp MVP: Jace Navejas Kamiakin – WR/DB – 2016   Offensive MVP: Brett Rypien Shadle Park – QB – 2015   Defensive MVP: Tyler Puletasi Mead – LB – 2016   Offensive Line MVP: Kyle White Shadle Park – OL – 2015   Defensive Line MVP: James Pak Bellarmine Prep – DL – 2015   Underclass MVP: Evan Weaver Gonzaga Prep – DL – 2016   Breakout Performer: Jack…

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Under the radar multi-sport star; Justin Dunsmore of Zillah

May 13, 2014

  One of Washington’s most unknown athletes is Justin Dunsmore (’15) of Zillah High School. The six-foot-six inch, 215 pound Dunsmore excels on both the football field and basketball court, even helping the Leopards to a State Basketball Championship this past season, after being named first team All-SCAC for the second straight season, and picking up first team All-State. “I sometimes still can’t believe I am a state champion but…

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