Montesano’s Hale named 1A Evergreen League Defensive MVP

Senior linebacker earns a top honor on 1A Evergreen All-League Football Team

Montesano senior Marcus Hale earned a top honor as the 1A Evergreen League released its all-league football team for the 2024 season.

Hale won the league’s Defensive MVP honor from his linebacker spot, leading the Bulldogs with 92 tackles.

A total of 11 Bulldogs were named to the first team.

On offense, junior quarterback Tyson Perry (84-161, 1198 yards, 9 TD, 6 INT); running back Terek Gunter (70-452, 7 TD); receivers Toren Crites (32-536, 4 TD) and Mason Rasmussen (26-323, 2 TD) and offensive lineman Nathan Dowler earned First Team nods for the Bulldogs.

PHOTO BY SHAWN DONNELLY Montesano quarterback Tyson Perry

PHOTO BY SHAWN DONNELLY Montesano quarterback Tyson Perry

Defensive lineman Kyle Caton (18 tackles, 3 sacks, fumble recovery); linebacker Kole Kjesbu (41 tackles, 2 INT, 2 fumble recoveries) and defensive back Zach Timmons (46 tackles, 2 INT) were Bulldogs named to the league’s First Team defense, joining Hale.

Monte punter Felix Romero (38.11 avg.) and kicker Cristofer Tobar (33-33 PAT, 5-6 FG, 43.5 yards/kickoff) were named to the First Team as special-teamers.

Elma and Hoquiam had three players apiece named to the First Team.

Eagles receiver Ethan Camus (34-416, 9 TD); defensive lineman Traden Carter (32 tackles, 2 INT, fumble recovery) and safety Isaac McGaffey (45 tackles, 6 INT) were named to the league’s top squad.

Grizzlies tight end Lincoln Niemi (34-346, 4 TD) and offensive lineman Ryan Pullar were named to the First Team offense while linebacker Winston Kaikaka was named to the First Team defense.

The complete all-league team is listed below.

DAILY WORLD FILE PHOTO Elma safety Isaac McGaffey (3)

DAILY WORLD FILE PHOTO Elma safety Isaac McGaffey (3)

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1A Evergreen All-League Football Team

League MVP: Ethan Rodriguez, jr., Rochester

Offensive MVP: Michael Vassar, sr,. Tenino

Defensive MVP: Marcus Hale, sr,. Montesano

Lineman of the Year: Wyatt Dahl, jr,. Rochester

Coaching Staff of the Year: Rochester

First Team

Quarterback: Tyson Perry, jr., Montesano

Running backs: Xander Peterman, jr., Rochester; Terek Gunter, jr., Montesano

Wide receivers: Toren Crites, jr., Montesano; Ethan Camus, jr,. Elma; Mason Rasmussen, sr,. Montesano

Tight end: Lincoln Niemi, so,. Hoquiam

Offensive line: Ryan Pullar, jr,. Hoquiam, Nathan Dowler, jr., Montesano; Stanton Smith, jr., Rochester; Nic Mendiola, sr,. Rochester; Jackson Allman, so., Rochester; Rowdie Tafoya, sr., Tenino

Defensive line: Traden Carter, sr., Elma; Chris Tartios, jr., Rochester; Tristan Nelson, sr., Rochester; Kyle Caton, jr., Montesano

Linebackers: Michael Vassar, sr., Tenino; Maddox Rodgers, so., Rochester; Xander Peterman, jr., Rochester; Kole Kjesbu, jr., Montesano; Winston Kaikaka, jr., Hoquiam

Defensive backs: Austin Gonia, sr., Tenino; Isaac McGaffey, jr., Elma, Carson Rotter, sr., Rochester; Conley Doelman, so., Rochester; Zach Timmons, jr., Montesano

Punter: Felix Romero, sr., Montesano

Kicker: Cristofer Tobar, jr., Montesano

PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Hoquiam tight end Lincoln Niemi

PHOTO BY FOREST WORGUM Hoquiam tight end Lincoln Niemi

Second Team

Quarterback: Isaac McGaffey, jr., Elma

Running backs: Tristan Nelson, sr., Rochester; Kingston Case, jr., Hoquiam

Wide receivers: Austin Gonia, sr., Tenino; Dayton Brookins, jr., Elma

Tight ends: Kole Smith, sr., Rochester; Marcus Hale, sr., Montesano

Offensive line: Donavyn Kalakosky, jr., Elma; Jeremiah McKauge, so., Tenino; Lucas McIntire, sr,. Rochester; Shaun Straka, sr., Montesano; AJ Young, sr., Hoquiam; Kyle Caton, jr., Montesano

Defensive line: Donavyn Kalakosky, jr., Elma; Shaun Straka, sr., Montesano; Edgar Tobar, sr., Hoquiam; Ryan Pullar, jr., Hoquiam

Linebackers: Gabe Pyahla, sr., Montesano; Joe Bozich, jr. Hoquiam; Kolby Radamacher, jr., Elma; Boden Muller, sr., Elma

Defensive backs: Kingston Case, jr., Hoquiam; Colt Landstrom, so., Elma; Mason Rasmussen, jr., Montesano

Honorable Mention

Rochester: TE Josh Long, so.; DB Dominic Delgado, jr.; K Ivoc Castillo, sr.

Tenino: RB/LB Parker Minerich, so.; DB Austin Johnson, jr.; WR/SS Leland White, jr.

Elma: OL/DL Sam Mullins, jr.; OL/DL Kohan Morrison, sr., LB Blaze Salazar, sr.

Montesano: DB Toren Crites, jr., OL Jeremiah Kersey, sr., DL Jason Fry, jr.

Hoquiam: OL/DL Jerry Jeremiah, jr.; K/P Ethan Byron, so.; OL Nick Estes, sr.

DAILY WORLD FILE PHOTO Montesano defensive lineman Kyle Caton (68)

DAILY WORLD FILE PHOTO Montesano defensive lineman Kyle Caton (68)

DAILY WORLD FILE PHOTO Elma defensive lineman Traden Carter

DAILY WORLD FILE PHOTO Elma defensive lineman Traden Carter