Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school football. America's source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2025 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades.
Lance McGee of
Sumner is the 2025 MaxPreps Washington High School Football Player of the Year. The 6-foot, 215-pound senior running back led the Spartans to an 11-3 record and second consecutive Class 4A state title.
For the season, McGee tallied 251 carries for 2,489 yards and 42 touchdowns. He added eight receptions for 122 yards and another score.
MaxPreps Washington Player of the Year Lance McGee put Sumner on his back in the semifinals and championship game, rushing for 704 yards and 11 touchdowns. (PHOTO: Steve Faber)
In a 41-35 overtime win over unbeaten Lake Stevens in the state championship game, McGee ran 46 times for 391 yards and six touchdowns. He scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime to help the Spartans repeat.
McGee tied the state championship game record for most rushing touchdowns for any classification and broke the 4A record for most rushing yards and touchdowns.
The week prior in a win over another undefeated team, McGee had 38 carries for 313 yards and five touchdowns to help Sumner knock off Puyallup 42-35.
In four playoff games, McGee had 121 carries for 1,055 yards and 18 touchdowns.
McGee spent his previous three years at A.C. Davis (Yakima) before transferring to Sumner for his senior season. He had 868 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns to go with 32 receptions for 400 yards and eight more scores in nine games as a junior. He added 115 tackles and six sacks on defense.
Projected as a linebacker, McGee signed with Oregon State last week.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
Past MaxPreps Washington Players of the Year
2021 — Joshua Woods, QB, Graham-Kapowsin (Graham)
2022 — Brayden Platt, LB, Yelm
2023 — Jason Brown Jr., RB, O'Dea (Seattle)
2024 — Jake Davidson, QB, Camas
