Vote: Who should be The Sporting News Washington high school football player of the week for Week 5?

Here are the candidates for The Sporting News Washington high school football player of the week for Week Five (Oct. 2-3). Vote as many times as you'd like until 11:59 p.m. Friday, and the results will be announced in the following days.

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Top Performers from Week 5

(This list is in alphabetical order)

Ansen Asbjornsen, WR/DB, Squalicum: The two-way standout delivered what his coach called one of the best individual performances in school history, hauling in 13 catches for 184 yards and two touchdowns while also throwing a 10-yard scoring pass and grabbing two interceptions on defense in Squalicum's 24-21 upset victory over No. 1 Anacortes.

Wisdom Bryon, WR, Renton: The senior receiver turned in a career day against Redmond, catching six passes for 293 yards and three touchdowns in Renton's 70-21 rout. All three of Bryon's scoring receptions went for 70 yards or longer, showcasing his explosive playmaking and big-play speed.

Cooper Cissne, DB/RB, Chiawana: The defensive back was a wrecking ball against Southridge, racking up 14 1/2 tackles—including seven for loss—while also contributing a rushing touchdown on offense in the Riverhawks' 36-14 triumph in 4A/3A MCC play. Cissne's dominance on both sides of the ball made him nearly impossible to game-plan around.

Parker Fry, WR/KR, White River: The electrifying playmaker wasted no time making an impact, returning the opening kickoff 90 yards for a score before adding five receptions for 164 yards and three more trips to the end zone, including a 60-yard strike, in the Hornets' 64-7 demolition of Kentlake. Fry's four total touchdowns highlighted his game-breaking capability in multiple phases.

J'isaiah Mitchell, WR, Puyallup: In a 4A SPSL showdown against reigning state champion Sumner, Mitchell was unstoppable, hauling in 10 catches for 202 yards and two scores as the Vikings' explosive offense rolled to a 58-22 statement win. Mitchell's success winning one-on-one matchups proved crucial in the marquee victory.

Ethan Thayer, RB, Onalaska: The powerful running back seized the state rushing lead with a dominant first-half showing, carrying 14 times for 316 yards and five touchdowns—including scoring runs of 55 and 58 yards—in the Loggers' 64-12 blowout of Morton-White Pass. Thayer's efficiency and explosiveness made him virtually unstoppable.

Grant Wardenaar, QB, Royal: The clutch signal-caller intercepted a pass on defense to start the second half, then orchestrated three scoring drives over the final 14 minutes—including the decisive 13-yard strike to Dax Jenks in overtime—to lift the Knights to a 21-15 nail-biter over Cashmere. Wardenaar's two-way impact and poise in crunch time proved to be the difference.

Chace Webster, RB, Olympic: The senior workhorse continued his dominant season for the 2A Olympic front-runners, grinding out 257 rushing yards on 26 carries with four scores while also adding a 44-yard touchdown reception in a 40-24 triumph over King's. Webster's production carrying the offense on his back has made him one of the state's most prolific backs.

Nathan West, WR/DE, Klahowya: The dynamic two-way threat accumulated 247 total yards, including four receptions for 211 yards and two scores—one on an 85-yard bomb—in a 28-14 win over East Jefferson. West also contributed a sack on defense, demonstrating his impact on both sides of the ball.

Esquire Williams, QB/DB, Rainier Beach: The junior dual-threat star shined in a 3A Metro showdown with Seattle Prep, throwing for 365 yards and four touchdowns—including a 90-yard strike to Davontae Redding—while adding a pair of interceptions on defense in the Vikings' 35-21 victory. Williams' aerial dominance and ability to create turnovers made him the game's most valuable player.

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