Meet the Oregon high school football stars of the week (10/2/2023)

Here are the Oregon high school football stars of the week for Sept. 25-Oct. 1, as nominated by coaches, fans and readers.

If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email danbrood91@gmail.com. These submissions will be included on our athlete of the week ballot.

Noah Blair (Thurston) photo by Leon Neuschwander

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Anthony Alimenti, Elkton

The senior quarterback/defensive back completed 18 of 31 passes for 294 yards and four touchdowns on offense, while having seven tackles, two interceptions and a safety on defense for the Elks in their 47-13 victory at Riddle in a Special District 2 South contest.

Easton Berry, Weston-McEwen

The junior quarterback completed 10 of 13 passes for 245 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for 85 yards in leading the TigerScots to a 41-0 home victory against Grant Union in a Special District 4 game.

Noah Blair, Thurston

The junior quarterback completed 17 of 21 passes for 205 yards and four touchdowns, and he also had a rushing TD for the Colts in their 34-13 win over rival Springfield in a Special District 2 game played at Springfield High School.

Thaiden Cannin, Pendleton

The senior receiver/defensive back caught a touchdown pass, had a 67-yard punt return for a score and had two interceptions for the Buckaroos in their 48-0 victory at Madras in a Special District 5 opener.

Jayden Churchwell, North Douglas/Yoncalla

The sophomore recorded three sacks on defense in helping the War Eagles edge Glide 36-30 in overtime in a Special District 3 game played at Yoncalla High School.

Hayden George, Lebanon

The senior tight end had five catches for 160 yards, including TD receptions of 85 and 74 yards for the Warriors in their 14-3 win over South Albany in a Mid-Willamette Conference game played at Lebanon High School.

Diego Flores, Silverton

The senior running back had 16 carries for 150 yards and five touchdowns for the Foxes in their 40-14 victory at Corvallis in a Mid-Willamette Conference game.

Jacob Hadley, Willamina

The junior running back ran for 231 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries to pace the Bulldogs n a 36-8 victory at Colton in a Tri-River Conference game.

Traeger Healy, North Medford

The sophomore quarterback completed 18 of 25 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns while also scoring on a 7-yard run for the Black Tornado in a 41-0 victory over Grants Pass in a Special District 1 contest played at Spiegelberg Stadium.

Keelan Hecker, Elmira

The junior rushed for 118 yards on 16 carries and scored on a 3-yard run to cap off the Falcons’ 31-21 win at Pleasant Hill in a Mountain Valley Conference game.

Ethan Hendrickson, Ontario

The senior running back had 44 carries for 279 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Tigers’ nonleague contest at Crook Country.

Kellen Hicks, Mountainside

The junior defensive back had three interceptions, including one he returned 20 yards for a touchdown, in helping the Mavericks post a 27-6 win over Westview in a Metro League opener played at Mountainside High School.

Paul Hobson, Baker

The senior quarterback completed 21 of 29 passes for 312 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for 64 yards on seven carries in helping lead the Bulldogs to a 36-6 win over La Grande in a Special District 5 game played at Baker High School.

Mitchell Johnson, Oregon City

The junior running back rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries for the Pioneers in their come-from-behind 28-24 victory against Tigard in a Three Rivers League opener played at Tigard High School.

Jacob Logan, South Umpqua

The senior had 10 carries for 172 yards and four touchdowns, all coming in the second quarter, for the Lancers in their 76-7 home win over St. Mary’s of Medford in a Special District 3 game.

Bo Messerle, Coquille

The junior running back rushed for 108 yards and scored three touchdowns for the Red Devils in their 37-0 victory at Sutherlin in a Special District 3 contest.

Landon Mitchell, Heppner

The senior quarterback passed for 208 yards and five touchdowns in the Mustangs’ 52-14 home win over Irrigon in a Special District 4 opener.

Athan Palmateer, South Salem

The senior quarterback completed 29 of 36 passes for 299 yard and two touchdowns while also rushing for 135 yards and two more scores for the Saxons in their 48-21 win over West Salem in a Special District 1 game.

Bryan Parazoo, Scio

The senior had 20 carries for 250 yards and four touchdowns while also passing for 108 yards and another score in leading the Loggers to a 62-20 win over Taft in a Special District 2 game played at Scio High School.

Kameron Rague, South Medford

The junior running back rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries to help the Panthers run to a 28-19 win at Sprague in a Special District 1 contest.

Joel Sanchez, McKay

The senior running back rushed for 307 yards and four touchdowns for the Royal Scots in their 53-25 win over Crescent Valley in a Mid-Willamette Conference game played at McKay High School.

Benjamin Schneider, Oregon City

The junior quarterback completed 10 of 17 passes for 182 yards and three second-half touchdowns to help the Pioneers rally from a 17-0 halftime deficit to get a 28-24 win at Tigard in a Three Rivers League opener.

Zach Smith, Dayton

The senior rushed for 324 yards and five touchdowns on 34 carries, while also having three 2-point conversion runs, three tackles and an interception on defense in helping lead the Pirates to a 52-26 home win over Salem Academy in a PacWest Conference game.

James Standley, Camas Valley

The senior tight end/defensive back had an 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, a 22-yard TD reception and a 39-yard interception return for another score in helping lead the Hornets to a 36-6 home win over Dufur in a nonleague contest.

Mana Tuioti, Sheldon

The junior running back had 52 rushing yards, 69 receiving yards and three total touchdowns to help the Irish post a 50-12 win over Roseburg in a Special District 1 game played at Sheldon High School.

Angel Valenzuela, Mountain View

The sophomore running back had another huge game for the Cougars, rushing for 268 yards and five touchdowns on 25 carries in a 36-3 win at Caldera in a Intermountain Conference contest.

Brayden Webb, Oakland

The senior running back had 10 carries for 144 yards and two touchdowns in helping the Oakers notch a 44-6 win at Rogue River in a Special District 2 tilt.

Danny Wideman, West Linn

The junior receiver/defensive back had five receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown while also returning a punt 71 yards for another score in helping the Lions post a 49-14 victory over Lake Oswego in a Three Rivers League showdown played at Lake Oswego High School.

Jamahl Wilson, North Salem

The senior running back rushed for 341 yards and six touchdowns in leading the Vikings to a 48-20 win over McNary in a Special District 1 game played at North Salem High School.