After reviewing the statistics and overall performances, here are our nominees for the Breakout Player of the Week. In an oddity, receivers dominate this weekend’s poll.
Vote in the poll at upper right. We’ve added one player from Friday and several players from Saturday.
The winner will be announced Tuesday on the Varsity blog and will be featured in Friday’s sports edition.
Josh Niswonger, General McLane: 4 receptions, 49 yards; TD catches of 10, 18 and 5 yards, including the game-winner in the closing seconds.
Courtney Harden-Pullium, Strong Vincent: 4 receptions, 170 yards, including a 64-yard TD catch
Josh Rzepecki, Harbor Creek: 9 receptions, 125 yards; TD catches of 3, 3, 13 and 7 yards.
Braidy Westfall, Corry: 3 receptions, 132 yards, including TD catches of 80 and 49 yards. Also caught a two-point conversion pass.
Justin Wiley, Cathedral Prep: 8 carries, 91 yards; TD runs of 6 and 49 yards, 12-yard TD receptions — all in the first half Saturday
Ryan Myers, Union City: 80-yard TD reception, 74-yard kickoff return for a TD, 8-for-12 passing for 106 yards, 2-point conversion pass
Dan Odem, Farrell: 20-yard interception return for TD, 5-of-8 passing for 85 yards and and four touchdowns, 11-yard TD run
Chris Kurzik, Mercyhurst Prep: 18 rushes for 122 yards and a TD.
Matt Stapleford, Warren: 16-of-24 passing for 227 yards and 2 TDs, two-point conversion pass, TD runs of 3 and 10 yards
Note: North East’s Jimmy Bailey and Mercyhurst Prep’s Aaron Horton were previous winners and were not eligible to win this week.
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how is matt stapleford of warren in there? 16-24 286 passing yards 2 TD and 2TD runs on offense
Fumble recovery and interception on D. are you kidding me?
Josh is an all around great athlete that shows heart and determination when playing.
The thing is, Kurzik stepped up last night. He hasn’t been having the breakout game but last night he really did. He was the only one who could get the ball moving against the big Union City defense. He really gave Hurst the momentum to end their season 10-0.
Chris Kurzik
Chris Kurzik
Chris Kurzik all the way. The Lakers were having a tough time getting anything going on offense until they gave the ball to the big guy who when up the middle. After that the offense and defense started clicking. Big plays and turnovers make a difference.
Justin Wiley..He continues to run hard every week.
Kurzik’s preformance changed the momentum of the game and gave the lakers the boost they needed to win the game and keep their undefeated season going
Justin Wiley
KURZIK ALL DAY
MP’s offense really didn’t do much till they started giving the ball to Kurzik.