Sterling Limousine and Transportation Services of Wrightstown is proud to recognize the Players of the Week. Players are chosen based on the nomination of SOL coaches and football contributors.
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Markus Barnett, Neshaminy – The Redskin senior had himself quite a season opener in Neshaminy’s impressive 21-0 win over an Ocean City squad that last year was 11-1. Barnett was a workhorse, finishing with 274 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries.
Neshaminy coach Steve Wilmot says: "Last year Markus started 10 games for us at linebacker. He was the only linebacker to do so. Because he was so valuable to us on defense, he had a very limited role on offense. The opportunities he did have last year to run the ball he maximized and showed some talent. This year a lot of players matured in the weight room, and we could spring Markus free of defense and make him a fulltime running back. At Ocean City, he did a great job of finding the hole and making the first defender miss. He and the offensive blockers did a really nice job of chewing up the clock to keep the Ocean City offense on the sideline."
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DYNAMIC DUO OF THE WEEK
Colin O’Sullivan & Griffin Pensabene, Upper Dublin - Colin O’Sullivan and Griffin Pensabene were an all but unstoppable combination in Upper Dublin’s 37-13 rout of Kennett. O’Sullivan put up big numbers, completing 16-of-26 passes (61.5 percent) for 283 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He finished with a quarterback rating of 137.2 and averaged over 16 yards per completion. Pensabene was his top target, hauling in eight passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 19 yards a reception.
Upper Dublin coach Bret Stover says: “Their connection against Kennett was no surprise. The two of them have the connection on the football field and the basketball court. When you spend that much time together as they have this offseason, it becomes second nature on where Griff will be and where Colin needs to put it.”
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DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Council Rock North defense – Coaches look for their team to have the advantage when it comes to creating turnovers. The Indians had a decided edge in their team’s 21-7 win over Wissahickon, finishing plus-4 in the turnover category with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
CR North coach John Greiner says: “Vaughn Vanderslice and Gavin Papp each had an interception while Noah Hoskins and Gavin Papp recovered fumbles. Those fumbles were caused in part due to the consistent contact of Will Paris, Avi Patel and Paul Esposito. In addition, Jack Paesller, James Paesller and Dylan Siveter had key pass breakups late into the game to thwart Wissahickon's offensive attack.”
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SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Kessey Lowenthal, Harry S Truman – The Tigers trailed Chichester 2-0 in the third quarter when the senior defensive end blocked a punt that set up a short touchdown, giving Truman a lead it did not lose.
Coach Ben Johnson says: “Kessey’s punt block set up a touchdown. He’s a three-year returning starter for us at defensive end. The kid is simply unpredictable in a good way.”
Sterling Limo SOL Honor Roll:
Abe Battalei, Harry S Truman – The junior had six carries for 100 years and a touchdown in Harry S Truman’s 19-2 win over Chichester.
Rondell Bradley, Harry S Truman – The Tigers’ standout slot receiver/defensive back is the Tigers’ emergency – or third string - quarterback, and he was pressed into duty in Truman’s opener. Bradley did not start but closed out the game, turning a 2-0 halftime deficit into a 19-2 win. He rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown, and on the defensive side of the football, he had an interception.”
Demacio Cooper, Neshaminy – The junior defensive back was a force in Neshaminy’s 21-0 win over Ocean City, finishing with six tackles and also delivering great pass coverage.
Jack Corrigan, Central Bucks East – The junior kicker split the uprights for a 35-yard field goal, and he was 5-for-5 on point-after attempts in Saturday’s nightcap of the weekend’s Peach Bowl Football Showcase at Chambersburg High School. He also had a pair of touchbacks on his kickoffs.
Vincent Dam, Pennridge – The senior strong safety was a catalyst on defense in Pennridge’s 31-13 loss to Downingtown East.
Xavier Dantzler, Pennridge – The senior linebacker was a standout on special teams in Pennridge’s 31-13 loss to Downingtown East.
Brennan Fisher, Pennridge – The senior running back had 182 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Pennridge’s 31-13 loss to Downingtown East. The West Point commit had touchdown runs of 73 and 55 yards and accounted for both of his team’s touchdowns.
Joshua Grady, Cheltenham – The senior kicker had three touchbacks on five kickoffs and also connected on a pair of extra points in Cheltenham’s 26-8 win over Abington.
Matt LaBouliere, Central Bucks East – The senior defensive back led the defense with nine tackles in Central Bucks East’s 38-21 win over Chambersburg. He also had an interception in a contest that saw the Patriots’ starters limit Chambersburg to just seven points before they scored two late touchdowns against the reserves.
Tre McLeod, Cheltenham – The junior running back had three touchdowns in Cheltenham’s 26-8 win over Abington. McLeod had a pair of rushing touchdowns and also ran a kickoff 55 yards for a touchdown.
Gavin Papp & Julian Madera, Council Rock North – Papp had 148 rushing yards and a touchdown and also had 22 yards receiving while Matera threw for 81 yards and two touchdowns, leading Council Rock South to a 21-7 victory over Wissahickon. Both players were a catalyst in getting the offense clicking.
Ryan Sadowski, Souderton – The junior was everywhere on defense in Souderton’s 27-7 win over Haverford, leading the Indians with 12 tackles.
Ethan Shine, Central Bucks East – The senior running back had a 74-yard touchdown run on the third play of Central Bucks East’s 38-21 win over Chambersburg. He finished with 151 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.
Mekel Smallwood, Cheltenham – The junior was the catalyst on defense in Cheltenham’s 26-8 win over Abington, finishing with seven tackles.
Ryan Zeltt, North Penn – The senior quarterback was impressive in North Penn’s 37-28 loss to La Salle in a battle of perennial powers, throwing for 264 yards and a touchdown.
Rylan Zuk & Ty Quintois, Souderton – When it comes to the kicking game, it doesn’t get much better than the efforts of Zuk and Quintois in Souderton’s 27-7 win over Haverford. Quintois, a senior, connected on his only field goal attempt of 33 yards and was 2-for-2 on extra points. He has had four touchbacks on kickoffs. Zuk, a junior, also was successful on his only field goal attempt of 39 yards and averaged 36.8 yards on four punts with two inside the 20-yard line.
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