There’s still time to vote for this week’s Freedom Ford Player of the Week on recruit757. Throughout the regular season, fans have been able to select the Freedom Ford Player of the Week for the region from the nominees provided. Go to recruit757 on Facebook now to register your vote. The poll question is pinned to the top of the page.
It was a finale week rivalry game that had more at stake for the Comets. At 8-1, Granby needed the win in order to make the playoff. The Comets came through, disappointing the Cox Falcons in the process.
The last game at Kellam’s Ammons field saw a record-breaking performance. Unfortunately, for the Knights, it was a fantastic night for the visiting Ocean Lakes Dolphins. Two of the highest regarded seniors in the region proved it Friday night with wide receiver Andre Dessenberg scoring six touchdowns, and quarterback Corwin Cutler breaking the school record for touchdown passes.
The defending champs were on the ropes. Oscar Smith had a 54 game district winning streak on the line, along with playoff seeding and pride. The Tigers were lethargic against King’s Fork for three quarters on Friday night. They managed to force overtime with seven seconds left, then had the guts to fend off the Bulldogs for the double overtime win.
It was a titanic match up in the Peninsula District. Phoebus had an undefeated season and a PD title on the line. Hampton wanted to top the Phantoms as they did last year, plus gain an advantage in the Division 5 playoff seeding. There were plenty of story lines, but none any bigger than simple pride.
We’re going into the final games for the season and this season’s rushing title seems to be wrapped up by Josh Marriner. Deion Stitt and Bayside have finished their regular season, so several quarterbacks have an opportunity to surpass his yardage totals with a good stat night tonight. Quin Blanding is in the same boat. It seems like he has the receiving yardage total wrapped up by far, but he’s sitting out this week, waiting for the postseason along with his Marlin teammates.
Congratulations to Oscar Smith quarterback Dashawn Blow for winning the Freedom Ford Player of the Week award. The award was presented to Josh yesterday, and photos from the event are posted in the gallery on recruit757.com!
In Region I, where the Bay Rivers teams compete, Division 4 comes down to the final week. Even though they’re on the outside now, Tabb is sitting in the driver’s seat with a chance to leapfrog #6 Jamestown if the Tigers can win tonight against Smithfield. Jamestown and Grafton are also fighting for their playoff chances in the final week.
We’re down to the final week of the regular season and what does that bring? Phoebus and Hampton, squaring off against one another once again. The Phantoms and the Crabbers are battling for the Peninsula District title and better seeding in the Division 5 playoffs.
Just days before his team’s season finale against Woodside, Ricky Walker has added his fifth college scholarship offer. The Bethel lineman is impressive, dominating on the line in his junior season, and evolving into an All-State caliber player.