Offensive Player of the Week: Alan Elder, Gonzaga
Elder ran the ball 23 times for 193 yards and four touchdowns against a McNamara defense that has done fairly well against the run this season. Also kudos to Gonzaga’s offensive line that was just owning the line of scrimmage.
Defensive Player of the Week: Sam Oyekoya, Gonzaga
Oyekoya was an absolute monster on the defensive line. He had five sacks against McNamara and several more quarterback pressures, allowing Gonzaga to consistently stunt McNamara drives.
Special Teams Player(s) of the Week: St. John’s
The Cadets stuffed Carroll in its own end zone for a safety. It was St. Johns’ second safety with the other coming via defensive tackle Andre Monroe.
Offensive Play of the Week: Caleb Porzel, Good Counsel
Porzel’s 90-yard touchdown run against O’Connell was unbelievable. First, he nearly fell in the backfield. But he gets up, scoots through the line and busts up one sideline. Then he crosses nearly the entire width of the field and then goes back to the original side for the touchdown.
Defensive Play of the Week: Kevin Hogan, Gonzaga
Not only did Hogan play well at quarterback, the sophomore also had a spectacular game at safety. Hogan picked off two passes near the end of the first half to keep the Eagles ahead going into the break.
Hit of the Week: Chris Townsend, Bishop McNamara
Townsend just continues to blow people up. This time he shot through the line on a sweep to the right and knocked the Gonzaga runner backwards. Said one Gonzaga fan on the sideline after seeing the hit, “That’s kid right there is a player.”
Quote of the Week: Alan Elder, Gonzaga
“We’re not great. We’re not unstoppable. But we feel confident about ourselves.”
Game of the Week: DeMatha 21, Paul VI 13
Not many people would have thought this would be so close. DeMatha took a 21-7 but the Panthers cut that to one touchdown and two-point confersion on a run by Idreius Augustas, who ran 14 times for 71 yards. The Stags were buoyed by 141 rushing yards and two touchdowns by Aaron Conaway.
Good Counsel 41, O’Connell 14
In a potential playoff matchup, Jelani Jenkins and the Falcons rolled. Jenkins scored three rushing touchdowns and Caleb Porzel added some fireworks of his own. But the Falcons had too many penalties for Coach Bob Milloy’s liking.
Gonzaga 26, McNamara 7
The Eagles picked up their second straight WCAC win behind a big game by senior running back Alan Elder, two interceptions from quarterback Kevin Hogan and a slew of sacks. Gonzaga looked in control throughout the game.
St. John’s 35, Archbishop Carroll 12
Ed Thomas scored one touchdown passing and another running and the Cadets notched two safeties in beating Carroll. The Lions did, however, score the game’s first touchdown.
Riverdale Baptist 38, St. Mary’s Ryken 0
The Knights are shut out again and haven’t won since their season opener.
St. Christopher’s 45, Bishop Ireton 21
The Cardinals can’t win two straight, falling to a strong St. Christopher’s team.
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