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Fans can vote for the Breakout Football Player of the Week on the top right corner of the page. Voting continues through Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. with the winner being featured in Friday’s edition of the Erie Times-News. Nominations are based on results called into the Erie Times-News. Fans are encouraged to submit nominations of players by Saturday night and coaches are encouraged to call in every result throughout the season. Players who have won the award this season are no longer eligible.

Cornelius Barclay, Mercyhurst Prep – Barclay has been a big-time rusher this season but even on an off night, Barclay came through when his team needed him the most. After his first extra point attempt in overtime was blocked, Barclay received a second chance when Saegertown was flagged for being offside. Barclay connected on the second try to help the Lakers beat the Panthers 27-26 in a huge Region 2 game.
Max Knight, North East - Intercepted Denzel Jones in the end zone with 13 seconds left to give the Grapepickers a thrilling 34-33 win over Strong Vincent.
Dersean Alberty-Brown, Sharpsville – Carried the ball 14 times for 140 yards, including two touchdowns, in a 36-8 win over Farrell.
Weston Stafford, Cambridge Springs – Ran for 93 yards on 23 carries, including two touchdowns, to lead the Blue Devils to a 14-0 win over Maplewood.
DeShawn Coleman, Hickory – The junior phenom ran for 250 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in a 39-6 win over Greenville. He has more than 1,600 yards this season.
Joe Dunn, Girard - Connected on 10-of-15 passes for 236 yards and five touchdowns in a 40-38 win over Seneca.
Joe Hibbler, Seneca – Had a hand in four touchdowns in a 40-38 loss to Girard. Hibbler ran for 205 yards on 20 carries, including two touchdowns, while throwing for 88 yards and two TDs.
Wes Phipps, Grove City – Carried the ball 12 times for 239 yards and five touchdowns in a 55-0 win over Slippery Rock.
Fred Epps, Meadville – Had 183 yards on 30 carries, including three touchdowns, in a 27-13 win over Oil City.
Eugene Husband, Central Tech – Scored the game-winning touchdown with only seconds left to lead the Falcons to a 58-51 win over Warren. Husband had 17 carries for 206 yards, including touchdowns on a 5-yard run, 85-yard kickoff return and a 70-yard punt return.
Anthony Jordan, East - Scored three touchdowns to lead the Warriors to a 42-7 win over Bradford. Jordan ran for 117 yards on nine carries and caught four passes for 75 yards.

Fans can vote for the Breakout Football Player of the Week on the top right corner of the page. Voting continues through Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. with the winner being featured in Friday’s edition of the Erie Times-News. Nominations are based on results called into the Erie Times-News. Fans are encouraged to submit nominations of players by Saturday night and coaches are encouraged to call in every result throughout the season. Players who have won the award this season are no longer eligible.

Tyler Luchey, Sharpsville – came up with several big catches in the Blue Devils’ 34-33 win over Mercer. Luchey caught three passes for 41 yards, including two touchdowns. His 8-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter brought the Blue Devils within one point of the Mustangs and his catch on the 2-point conversion secured the win.
Kyle Mariacher, Mercer – put together a huge performance in the Mustangs’ 34-33 loss to Sharpsville. Mariacher had 25 carries for 237 yards, including touchdown runs of 65, 53 and 35.
Denzel Jones, Strong Vincent – continued his impressive senior season by having a hand in four touchdowns in the Colonels’ 50-26 win over Central Tech. Jones completed all five of his passes for 138 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for a 9-yard TD.
Cornelius Barclay, Mercyhurst Prep – carried the ball 20 times for 143 and two touchdowns in the Lakers’ 26-0 win over Cochranton.
Kyle Hetrick, Union City – helped the Bears pick up their first win by rushing for 118 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns in a 32-13 win over Maplewood.
Anthony Derrick, Wilmington – had 44 yards on 10 carries, including three touchdowns, to lead the Greyhounds to a 41-7 win over Titusville.
Tyler Johnson, North East – went over 1,000 yards this season in the Grapepickers’ 34-14 win over Northwestern. Johnson had 11 carries for 141 yards and a 51-yard touchdown.
Tyler Bretz, Harbor Creek – had 22 carries for 144 yards on three touchdowns in the Huskies’ 40-0 win over Seneca.
Wes Phipps, Grove City – scored four times in a 70-2 win over Oil City. Phipps finished with 140 yards on 11 carries.
Zack Baker, McDowell – connected on a 30-yard field goal to help the Trojans to a 23-22 win over North Hills.
John Chereson, Cathedral Prep – drilled three field goals in the Ramblers’ 16-13 win over Aquinas Institute to tie a school record. Chereson’s kick of 52 yards is the longest in Prep history and his 46-yard field goal is the second-longest in school history.
Fred Epps, Meadville – carried the ball 22 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-28 loss to General McLane.
Anthony Jordan, East – ran for 196 times on 22 carries, including touchdown runs of 14 and 69 yards, in a 14-12 loss to Perry.
Kevin Gardner, Fort LeBoeuf – drilled a 28-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to help the Bisons beat Sharon 38-36.
DeShawn Coleman, Hickory – had 373 yards on 20 carries, including five touchdowns, to lead the Hornets to a 42-14 win over Slippery Rock.

Fans can vote for the Breakout Football Player of the Week on the top right corner of the page. Voting continues through Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. with the winner being featured in Friday’s edition of the Erie Times-News. Nominations are based on results called into the Erie Times-News. Fans are encouraged to submit nominations of players by Saturday night and coaches are encouraged to call in every result throughout the season. Players who have won the award this season are no longer eligible.

Josh Agresti, Mercyhurst Prep – returned an interception 32 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to prevent a comeback by Oliver. The Lakers won 41-28 in the non-region game.
Lawrence Hughes, Farrell – Hughes scored three touchdowns in a 37-36 loss to Linesville. He carried the ball nine times for 116 yards.
Parrish Brown, Iroquois – carried the ball 19 times for 142 times, including three total touchdowns in a 41-12 win over Cochranton. Brown caught a 15-yard touchdown pass while scoring on runs of 13 and 5 yards.
Weston Stafford, Cambridge Springs – Stafford rushed for 92 yards on 19 carries, while pulling down three passes for 69 yards. Stafford rushed for two touchdowns on runs of 3 and 5 yards, while scoring on a 53-yard pass from Shawn Reynolds.
John Cragg, Corry – Cragg scored three times to help the Beavers upset North East 28-21. Cragg scored on touchdown passes of 19, 14 and 1 yard from Nate Smith.
Alex Svetz, North East - Svetz rushed for 151 yards on 30 carries, including one touchdown. His total of 151 yards put him over 1,000 this season and 2,000 in his career.
Tyler Gentile, Greenville – threw for an amazing 406 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Trojans to a 32-29 win over Northwestern. Gentile also carried the ball 16 times for 51 yards.
Jauwan Ford, East - completed 10-of-14 for 139 yards for three touchdowns, while rushing for another in the Warriors’ 38-14 win over Fairview.
Josh Ponsoll, General McLane – had a hand in three touchdowns to lead the Lancers to a 34-13 win at Bradford. Ponsoll threw for two touchdowns, while scoring from 17 yards out. He rushed for 73 yards on eight carries and threw for 132.
Hunter Jones, Girard – scored three touchdowns as the YellowJackets beat Fort LeBoeuf 26-14. Jones rushed for touchdowns from 24 and 64 yards, while hauling in a 35-yard touchdown pass.
DeAndrye Henderson, Strong Vincent – caught three passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns in a 53-25 win over Oil City.
Paul Kafando, Central Tech – Kafando ran for four touchdowns and threw for one in a 36-23 win over Seneca. Kafando finished with 283 yards on 26 carries.
Joe Hibbler, Seneca - Hibbler continued his recent surge with 191 yards on 39 carries, including three touchdowns in a 36-23 loss to Central Tech.
Erik Record, Grove City – carried the ball 10 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns in a 17-0 win over Wilmington.
DeShawn Coleman, Hickory - Coleman went over 1,000 yards after rushing for 213 yards on 15 carries, including three touchdowns in a 42-20 win over Karns City.
Austin Jerman, Warren - completed 14-of-24 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns in a 13-12 win over Franklin, one week after being taken off the field on a stretcher.
Cory Craig, Youngsville – Craig threw for four touchdowns in a 42-13 win over Eisenhower. Craig completed 6-of-8 for 208 yards in the win.
Joey Flynn, Sharpsville – scored five times in a 52-6 win over Lakeview. Flynn caught four touchdown passes, while rushing for a 56-yard TD. He finished with 73 yards on five carries and 129 yards on five catches.
Ryan Currie, Slippery Rock – scored three touchdowns and ran for 170 yards on 14 carries in a 49-7 win over Sharon.
Kyle Mariacher, Mercer - went over 1,000 yards in a 27-6 win over Reynolds. Mariacher had 19 carries for 140 yards and two touchdowns.

Fans can vote for the Breakout Football Player of the Week on the top right corner of the page. Voting continues through Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. with the winner being featured in Friday’s edition of the Erie Times-News. Nominations are based on results called into the Erie Times-News. Fans are encouraged to submit nominations of players by Saturday night and coaches are encouraged to call in every result throughout the season. Players who have won the award this season are no longer eligible.

Kyle Mariacher, Mercer – carried the ball 26 times for 204 yards, including two touchdowns in the Mustangs’ 36-26 win over Linesville.
Cory Craig, Youngsville – scored two second-half touchdowns to help the Eagles upset Mercyhurst Prep 25-13. Craig rushed for 59 yards and two TDs, while throwing for 55 yards.
Tyler Donati, Wilmington – came up big twice for the Greyhounds in a thrilling 28-27 win over Hickory. Donati fell on a fumble in the endzone to score a touchdown before breaking through the line and blocking a game-tying extra point with 55 seconds left.
DeShawn Coleman, Hickory – rushed for 210 yards on 15 carries, including touchdown runs of 60 and 86 yards in a 28-27 loss to Wilmington. He also scored on a 10-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.
Josh Ponsoll, General McLane – ran for 127 yards on 25 carries, including an important 72-yard touchdown run in a 14-7 win over Northwestern. Ponsoll also anchored the game-winning drive as the quarterback, which was capped by Chad Kulka’s 9-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Joe Hibbler, Seneca – had 38 carries for 361 yards, a school record, as the Bobcats beat Fairview 32-21. Hibbler scored four touchdowns on the ground and caught a 31-yard touchdown pass from Bob Lorman.
Joe Kocan, Fairview – finished with 150 yards on 8 carries, including two touchdowns in a 32-21 loss to Seneca.
Tyler Johnson, North East – finished with 153 yards on 11 carries, including three touchdowns in the Grapepickers’ 35-14 win over Girard. More importantly, Johnson became North East’s all-time rusher with 2,519 yards.
Wes Phipps, Grove City – scored three times and finsihed with 133 yards on 18 carries in the Eagles’ 56-7 win over Meadville. Phipps scored on touchdown runs of 5, 5 and 6 yards.
Mike Hall, Fort LeBoeuf – rushed seven times for 192 yards, including two touchdowns in the Bisons’ 33-6 win over Central Tech.
Damion Terry, Cathedral Prep – threw for 361 yards to set a Prep record during the Ramblers’ 49-7 win over Bradford. Terry completed 15-of-24 passes, including four touchdowns. Terry’s 91-yard touchdown pass to Delton Williams and 90-yard touchdown pass to Nathan McLaurin were the fourth- and fifth-longest pass plays in Prep history.
Denzel Jones, Strong Vincent - had a hand in four touchdowns to lead the Colonels to a 34-12 win over East. Jones ran for two touchdowns, while tossing two.
Jarrett Koper, McDowell - ran for 111 yards on 12 carries, including two touchdowns in a 28-10 win over Pine-Richland.
Tyler Bretz, Harbor Creek – scored four touchdowns in a 52-14 win over Warren. Bretz ran for 233 yards on 12 carries in the non-region win.
Jake Henwood, Sharpsville – had a hand in three touchdowns during the Blue Devils’ 41-0 win over Kennedy Catholic. Henwood was 4-for-4 for 128 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for a 1-yard touchdown.
John Klena, Oil City – scored three touchdowns to lead the Oilers to a 31-28 win over Franklin. Klena had 132 yards on 21 carries.
Nick Billingsley, Franklin – tossed three touchdowns in a 31-28 loss to Oil City. Billinglsey finished 8-of-14 for 144 yards.

Fans can vote for the Breakout Football Player of the Week on the top right corner of the page. Voting continues through Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. with the winner being featured in Friday’s edition of the Erie Times-News. Nominations are based on boxscores called into the Erie Times-News. Fans are encouraged to submit nominations of players by Saturday night and coaches are encouraged to call every boxscore in throughout the season. Players who have won the award this season are no longer eligible.

Spencer Bland, Sharpsville – Carried the ball 22 times for 127 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-6 win over West Middlesex.
Dwayne Canady, Mercyhurst Prep – scored three times to lead Mercyhurst Prep to a 46-14 win over Eisenhower. Canady ran for 141 times on 12 carries, including touchdown runs of 24, 68 and 9 uards.
Austin Andrews, Cochranton – carried the ball 16 times for 166 yards and three touchdowns in a 46-22 win over Union City.
Cory Craig, Youngsville – had more than 300 yards of offense and a hand in two touchdowns to help the Eagles defeat Iroquois 42-14. Craig ran for 141 yards on 21 carries, including one touchdown, and threw for 175 yards and a 29-yard touchdown pass to Dalton Maze.
Alex Svetz, North East - gained 145 yards on 26 carries, including three touchdowns, to lead North East to a 35-7 win over Harbor Creek.
Joe Dunn, Girard – completed 13-of-29 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for a touchdown in a 43-27 loss to Northwestern.
Matt Cragg, Corry – had a hand in three touchdowns, including a game-winning 7-yard pass to Cody Bailey in the fourth quarter of a 29-26 win against Oil City. Cragg threw for 65 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 122 yards on 20 carries and one TD.
Austin Jerman, Warren – completed 24-of-36 passes for 295 yards and five touchdowns in a 56-39 loss to Strong Vincent.
Denzel Jones, Strong Vincent - had a huge game to lead the Colonels to a 56-39 win over Warren. Jones ran for 91 yards on 9 carries, including two touchdowns, while throwing for 157 yards and two TDs.
Damion Terry, Cathedral Prep - tossed three touchdown passes to help the Ramblers rout Canisius 58-28. Terry threw for 176 yards and rushed for 23.
Alex Kirsch, Hickory - put together an all around effort to help the Hornets beat Farrell 28-6. Kirsch had three interceptions, one of which he returned 85 yards for a touchdown, along with a 79-yard kickoff return.
Kyle Mariacher, Mercer – had 20 carries for 171 yards and three touchdowns in a 50-8 win over Kennedy Catholic.
Anthony Gates, East – had a breakout game with three touchdowns in the Warriors’ 38-12 win over Central Tech. Gates, a sophomore, caught touchdown passes for 36 and 34 yards in the first quarter before breaking a 32-yard touchdown run in the second.

Fans can vote for the Breakout Football Player of the Week on the top right corner of the page. Voting continues through Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. with the winner being featured in Friday’s edition of the Erie Times-News. Nominations are based on boxscores called into the Erie Times-News. Fans are encouraged to submit nominations of players by Saturday night and coaches are encouraged to call every boxscore in throughout the season. Players who have won the award this season are no longer eligible.

Cornelius Barclay, Mercyhurst Prep – Barclay broke loose for four touchdowns in a 67-24 win over Cambridge Springs. The junior finished with 157 yards on 18 carries.
Josh Ponsoll, General McLane - Had a hand in three touchdowns in the Lancers’ 34-28 comeback win against Harbor Creek. Ponsoll ran the ball 15 times for 71 yards and two touchdowns, while completing 2-of-5 for 85 yards, including a crucial 70-yard touchdown pass to Joey Gierlak.
Tyler Bretz, Harbor Creek – Bretz had 15 carries for 120 yards and three touchdowns in the Huskies’ 34-28 loss to General McLane.
Tyler Johnson, North East – scored four times to lead North East to a 41-13 win over Fairview. Johnson had 170 yards on 15 carries, including three touchdowns, while pulling down a 26-yard touchdown pass from Cory Bailey.
Aaron Morley, Northwestern – dominated in the Wildcats’ 54-14 win over Seneca. Morley rushed for three touchdowns and gained 193 yards on 16 carries.
Wes Phipps, Grove City – carried the ball six times for 104 but found the endzone on four of those carries in the Eagles’ 62-14 win over Franklin.
Terence Goodrum, Meadville – broke out for 270 yards on 31 carries, including three touchdowns, as the Bulldogs routed Corry 55-21.
Delton Wiliams, Cathedral Prep – scored four times and had a touchdown called back in the Ramblers’ 48-18 win over Strong Vincent. Williams carried the ball seven times for 105 yards and three touchdowns, while also returning a kickoff 79 yards for a TD.
Zach Britton, Bradford – found the endzone three times to lead the Owls to a 37-26 win over Central Tech. Britton had 225 yards on 20 carries, including two touchdowns, while also hauling in a 53-yard touchdown pass from Matt Yurkewicz.
Paul Kafando, Central Tech – had a hand in all four of the Falcons’ touchdowns in a 37-26 loss to Bradford. Kafando ran for 117 yards on 24 carries, including three touchdowns, while also tossing a 49-yard touchdown pass to Eugene Husband.
Austin Jerman, Warren – helped the Dragons score three times in a 34-21 win over Fort LeBoeuf. Jerman tossed two touchdown passes and 160 yards, while rushing for 55 and one touchdown.
DeShawn Coleman, Hickory – scored four times in a shortened 43-7 win over Sharon. Coleman ran for three touchdowns and 184 yards on 20 carries, while pulling down a 57-yard touchdown pass in a game that ended early because of a brawl.
Kyle Mariacher, Mercer – had a huge day with 304 yards on 30 carries, including five touchdowns in a 42-34 win over Farrell.
Forrest Wested, Farrell – completed 19-of-27 passes for 303 yards and five touchdowns in a 42-34 loss to Mercer.
Jason Jancso, West Middlesex – threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-12 win over Reynolds.
Blake Reddick, Lakeview – carried the ball 22 times for 226 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-0 win over Conneaut Valley.
Anthony Jordan, East – scored four times to lead the Warriors to a 38-8 win over Union City. Jordan rushed for 267 yards and three touchdowns, while also hauling in a 47-yard touchdown pass.

Fans can vote for the Breakout Football Player of the Week on the top right corner of the page. Voting continues through Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. with the winner being featured in Friday’s edition of the Erie Times-News. Nominations are based on boxscores called into the Erie Times-News. Fans are encouraged to submit nominations of players by Saturday night and coaches are encouraged to call every boxscore in throughout the season. Players who have won the award this season are no longer eligible.

Alex Svetz, North East – seemed unstoppable on Saturday in the Grapepickers’ 35-21 win over General McLane. Svetz carried the ball 27 times for 129 yards, including three touchdowns.
Cornelius Barclay, Mercyhurst Prep – rushed for 162 yards on 11 carries, including a 70-yard touchdown run, in the Lakers’ 46-6 win over Iroquois.
Anthony Derrick, Wilmington – found the endzone three times on Friday in a 34-6 win over Greenville. Derrick finished with 43 yards on 13 carries to go along with his three touchdowns.
Dan Rosendahl, Fairview – dominated for the Tigers with four touchdowns in an important 34-21 win over Northwestern. Rosendahl finished with 213 yards on 32 carries for Fairview.
Austin Griffith, Harbor Creek – completed 9-of-19 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 24-19 come-from-behind win over Girard. Griffith put Harbor Creek ahead for good with a 16-yard strike to Jake Newara in the fourth quarter.
Tyler Dagres, Grove City – scored three touchdowns in the Eagles’ 77-0 win over Corry. Dagres ran for 66 yards on six carries and completed all five of his pass attempts for 50 yards.
Damion Terry, Cathedral Prep – ran for 110 yards and threw for 122 while having a hand in three touchdowns in the Ramblers’ 55-14 win over Central Tech. Terry threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Kimani Smith in the first quarter while rushing for a 10-yard touchdown as well as a 6-yard TD.
Anthony Jordan, East - scored three touchdowns to help the Warriors defeat Warren 50-15. Jordan scored on touchdown runs of 21 and 10 yards, while returning a kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown. Jordan finished with 158 yards on 16 carries.
Joey Flynn, Sharpsville – rushed for 110 yards on six carries, including three touchdowns, to help the Blue Devils defeat Seneca 47-7.
Jarrett Koper, McDowell – had an all-around game to help the Trojans beat Baldwin 28-0. Koper threw for 54 yards, while rushing for 67 yards and two touchdowns.