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. (Quakertown photos courtesy of Kim Supko, CR South photo courtesy of Kadi Schenk https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f1050704496 )
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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
If week one of the 2023 season was the “Week of the Bucks,” week two was the “Week of the Panthers.” Quakertown – after dropping its first game of the season to Southern Lehigh – bounced back to stun North Penn 38-17. It was the program’s first win over North Penn since 1979. The Panthers, who lost to North Penn 49-7 last season, survived not only a Knights’ kickoff return for a touchdown on the opening play of the game, they also didn’t flinch when the Knights rallied from a 25-7 deficit to make it a 25-18 game with a touchdown in the closing seconds of the first half. Quakertown’s defense did not allow a point in the second half while its offense put a pair of touchdowns on the scoreboard.
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Vince Micucci, Quakertown – The Panthers’ senior quarterback threw for 200 yards and a program record five touchdowns in Quakertown’s 38-17 win over North Penn, completing 11 of 17 pass attempts (.647) for a
QB rating of 120.1. Four of his TD passes came in a first half that saw the Panthers open up a 25-17 halftime lead, but Micucci brought much more than that to the table. With the Knights trailing by eight and momentum threatening to swing in their favor, Micucci – on fourth-and-10 at the Knights’ 36-yard line – ran 12 yards first down to the 24. On the ensuing series, the Panthers’ QB – on second-and-eight – ran for another huge first down to the 14. That set the stage for Micucci, who had 38 yards on seven carries, finding Max Moore in the corner of the end zone with a six-yard TD pass that - after the extra point – put the Panthers on top 35-17 on their way to the huge win. It was Moore’s second touchdown catch of the game – his first for 44 yards made it a 7-6 game after the Knights took an early 7-0 lead.
Coach George Banas says: “For Vince to play at such a high level the day after losing his best buddy (his lifelong pet dog Maclin) was astonishing. He set a school record with five touchdown throws. He escaped the defense on more than one occasion that got us first downs. He is an all-around great kid, and some team at the next level is going to get one heck of a player and person on their team.”
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DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Anthony Ferrugio, Quakertown – The Panthers’ senior defensive end was the catalyst on the defensive side of the football in Quakertown’s 38-17 win over North Penn. Ferrugio finished the game with seven tackles, which included four tackles for loss and one sack. He also had five quarterback hurries, three passes defended and an interception.
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Chase Ennis, Council Rock South –The Golden Hawks’ senior quarterback – a recent baseball commit to Penn State University – is proof that you can excel at two sports. Ennis accounted for all four of his team’s touchdowns in the Golden Hawks’ 28-7 win at Neshaminy. He threw for three touchdowns and also punched it in from one yard out. His eight-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter sealed the win. Ennis was 11-for-19 for 116 yards, and he also had 12 carries for 45 yards. The win was the first for Rock South over Neshaminy since the 2011 season.
Sterling Limo Honor Roll:
Dean Blackwell, Central Bucks East – The senior running back had eight carries for 112 yards and two touchdowns in Central Bucks East’s 36-0 win over Bensalem.
Ryan Clemens, Central Bucks West – The junior running back had just six carries but made them count, finishing with 98 yards and two touchdowns in Central Bucks West’s 37-7 win over Upper Dublin. The Bucks had 330 yards rushing on 36 carries.
Jack Corrigan, Central Bucks East – The senior kicker was perfect on PATs, connecting on four of four in Central Bucks East’s 36-0 win over Bensalem.
Danny Dyches, Souderton – The senior wide receiver had seven catches for 123 yards in Souderton’s 19-14 come-from-behind win over Pennridge.
AJ Gerace, Central Bucks West – The junior defensive end anchored a stellar defensive effort in Central Bucks West’s 37-7 win over Upper Dublin that limited the Cardinals to just 111 yards total offense. Gerace, who has been a force in both of the Bucks’ wins, had two TFL’s, a sack and several hurries.
CJ Johnson, Springfield Twp – The junior running back had all four touchdowns in Springfield Township’s 26-6 win over Harriton. His two late touchdowns put the game out of reach. Johnson finished the game with 161 rushing yards and also had one catch for 40 yards.
Sam Kuhns, Pennridge – The senior had an impact on all phases of the game in Pennridge’s 19-14 loss to Souderton. Kuhns had eight carries for 41 yards and a touchdown, and his 95-yard kickoff return spotted the Rams a 14-0 lead. On the defensive side of the football, Kuhns had five tackles and one interception.
Michael Moynihan, Abington – The senior quarterback had a big day in Abington’s 44-7 win over Council Rock North, throwing for 245 yards and three touchdowns.
Leem Muhammed, Central Bucks East – The junior defensive lineman had seven tackles (four tackles for loss) in Central Bucks East’s 36-0 shutout of Bensalem.
Ben Primich & Walker Murray, Pennsbury – The two linebackers played huge roles in Pennsbury’s 45-0 shutout of William Tennent with nine tackles each. Murray had three tackles for loss while Primich had three TFL’s in addition to a sack.
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