Washington high school football predictions: Who will lead 3A Wesco in passing, rushing, receiving, sacks?

Wide-open league championship race in 2024 features some of the state's most underrated playmakers

Monroe will start 10 seniors on offense in 2024, including wide receiver Mason Davis. / Photo by Vince Miller

The 2024 fall football season in Washington is nearly a month away from kickoff, and it's time to lay out the landscape - who is going to lead the 3A Wesco in passing, rushing, receiving on offense, and quarterback sacks on defense.

Training camp for high school teams opens Aug. 21:

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Running back Talan Bungard, of Ferndale, is the top returning rusher in 3A Wesco in 2024. / Photo courtesy of Ferndale athletics

3A WESCO PASSING

Cliff Tadema, Sedro-Woolley: With this talented pocket passer now getting his chance, normally run-based Cubs will keep resurgent pass game alive coming up from Class 2A ranks.

Projected 2024 statistics: 1,200 yards, 14 touchdowns

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3A WESCO RUSHING

Talan Bungard, Ferndale: Hammer of Golden Eagles' Wing-T rushing attack returns after posting 1,000--yard season as a junior - and those numbers should rise again.

Projected 2024 statistics: 1,350 yards, 18 touchdowns

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3A WESCO RECEIVING

Mason Davis, Monroe: Led Bearcats in touchdown catches last season (eight) and averaged 100-plus all-purpose yards per game on way to 3A Wesco South first-team honors.

Projected 2024 statistics: 750 yards, 12 touchdowns

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3A WESCO SACKS

Elijah Fleck, Stanwood: 3A Wesco North first-team selection both ways, he combines wrestler leverage and non-stop motor as league's most feared pass rusher at defensive end.

Projected 2024 statistics: 10.5 sacks.

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