4 graduates of Washington high school football who made big contributions in 2024 Apple Cup

Andrew Edson dominated the line of scrimmage for WSU with a game-high three tackles for loss

Mount Si product Andrew Edson led all defenders with seven tackles in the 2024 Apple Cup for WSU. / Photo by James Snook

It might have been played in September, but the usual soggy weather of Apple Cup - and the tension - occupied Lumen Field on Saturday as the Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars met in the annual rivalry football game.

The Cougars won, 24-19.

Here are four products of Washington high school football who played in the game, and made noteworthy contributions:

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ANDREW EDSON, WSU (Mount Si)

Stats: Game-high seven tackles, including three TFL and one sack

A career-best showing, you could make a case that Edson was the most impactful defender as an edge rusher on either side. Had just 41 career tackles coming into Apple Cup.

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LEYTON SMITHSON, WSU (Squalicum)

Stats: Had five kickoff returns for 142 yards, including a 43-yard return in the second quarter.

Ex-Storm quarterback is a wide receiver for the Cougars who has a kickoff return for a touchdown and a receiving touchdown to his name. His kickoff score last fall was first one since 2018.

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DENZEL BOSTON, Washington (Emerald Ridge)

Stats: Tied Giles Jackson for most receptions in the game (eight) for 58 yards.

Huskies' top receiver did not score like he had the first two games, and took a back seat as a deep threat to Jackson (162 yards, TD). His longest catch of 18 yards set up first-quarter field goal.

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ALPHONZO TUPUTALA, Washington (Federal Way)

Stats: Team-leading six tackles (four solo), including one TFL.

Like he normally does, sixth-year linebacker hovered around the line of scrimmage as physical presence against run game. Team captain for 2024 season.

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