SILVERDALE — The Washington State Football Coaches Association released its all-state list earlier this week, with 11 Columbia Basin football players earning all-state honors.

The Royal Knights led all local teams with six players earning all-state nods, including junior Lance Allred — Royal’s quarterback and linebacker — being named the WSFCA 1A Overall State Player of the Year. Along with Allred, senior offensive lineman Juan Morales, senior receiver Case Christensen, senior defensive lineman Bennett Brown, senior linebacker Jared Lee and senior defensive back Caden Allred all were named all-state to their respective positions. 

The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors had two players receive all-state honors, both on the defensive side of the ball; senior defensive lineman John Pierce and junior linebacker Carter Pitts. 

On the 4A All-State First Team, Moses Lake senior Kyson Thomas was named all-state at the wide receiver position.

In 2A, two Basin athletes received an all-state distinction; Ephrata senior Eric O’Neel at tight end and Othello junior Mason Perez at defensive lineman. 

The 2023 WSFCA All-State Football Teams list was compiled by committees representing each classification across the state. Each committee appointed a chairperson, a current head coach in the state; Shane Keck of Glacier Peak (4A), Monte Kohler of O’Dea (3A), William Garrow of Tumwater (2A), Wiley Allred of Royal (1A), Josh Fay of Napavine (2B) and Darin Reppe of Wilbur-Creston-Keller (1B). 

Editor's Note: Congratulations to all of the area players that made the all-state list. The staff of the Columbia Basin Herald appreciate how hard you worked over the season to earn the respect of your teams, coaches and opponents across the state.