Meet the Oregon high school football stars of the week (11/27/2023)
Here are the Oregon high school football stars of the week for Nov. 20-26, 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.
Landon Kelsey (Central Catholic) photo by Dan Brood
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Easton Berry, Weston-McEwen/Griswold
The senior quarterback completed 15 of 24 passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns for the TigerScots in a 74-42 loss to Lowell in the Class 2A state championship game at Hillsboro Stadium.
Brayden Bigsby, Banks
The senior receiver recorded nine catches for 130 yards in a 34-24 loss to Cascade Christian in the Class 3A state championship game at Cottage Grove High School.
Connor Calvert, Mountain View
The senior kicker booted field goals of 37, 44 and 36 yards and added two extra-point kicks for the Cougars in their 29-23 loss to Wilsonville in the Class 5A state championship game at Hillsboro Stadium.
Derek Craigwell, Sunset
The senior receiver stepped up with 11 catches for 86 yards and a touchdown for the Apollos in their 34-21 victory against South Medford in the Class 6A Columbia Cup final at Cottage Grove High School.
Nick Crowley, Wilsonville
The junior receiver had five catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 29-23 victory against Mountain View in the Class 5A state title contest at Hillsboro Stadium.
Dom Curiel, Echo
The senior had a strong all-around performance, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, completing 12 of 14 passes for 171 yards and two scores, catching two passes for 27 yards and having an interception on defense for the Cougars in their 47-40 victory against Echo in the Class 1A 6-man state championship game at Hermiston High School.
Connor Dunlea, Lost River
The senior ran for 65 yards on 13 carries, had five receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown, had a 47-yard punt and had a 23-yard punt return for the Raiders in their 30-20 victory against Crane in the Class 1A 8-man state championship contest at Caldera High School.
Christian Guerrero, Marist Catholic
The junior receiver stepped up with eight catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns for the Spartans in a 42-28 loss to Henley in the Class 4A state championship game at Caldera High School.
Kallen Gutridge, Wilsonville
The senior quarterback completed 18 of 29 passes for 291 yards and four touchdowns, and he rushed for 87 yards in the Wildcats’ 29-23 win over Mountain View in the Class 5A state championship game at Hillsboro Stadium.
Carter Harris, Lowell
The sophomore quarterback completed 11 of 17 passes for 270 yards and four touchdowns, and he rushed for 83 yards and another score in the Devils’ 74-42 win over Weston-McEwen/Griswold in the Class 2A state championship contest at Hillsboro Stadium.
Blake Hurley, Sunset
The senior receiver had three receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns in the Apollos’ 34-21 win over South Medford in the Class 6A Columbia Cup title game at Cottage Grove High School.
Will Ingle, Wilsonville
The junior linebacker had three sacks to help lead the Wildcats’ defensive effort in their 29-23 win over Mountain View in the Class 5A state championship game at Hillsboro Stadium.
Joseph Janney, Henley
The sophomore quarterback/defensive back had a huge performance for the Hornets in their 42-28 win over Marist Catholic in the Class 4A state championship game at Caldera High School. On offense, he had 19 rushes for 180 yards and four touchdowns, and he completed 13 of 20 passes for 133 yards and another score. On defense, he intercepted two passes, returning one 36 yards for a touchdown.
Kane Johnson, Joseph
The senior quarterback completed 22 of 35 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns for the Eagles in a 47-40 loss to Echo in the Class 1A 6-man state championship game at Hermiston High School.
Nolan Keeney, Tualatin
The junior quarterback completed 11 of 14 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game in the second quarter because of injury in the Timberwolves’ 49-21 loss to Central Catholic in the Class 6A state championship contest at Hillsboro Stadium.
Landon Kelsey, Central Catholic
The junior receiver had four catches for 138 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown reception, for the Rams in their 49-21 victory against Tualatin in the Class 6A state championship contest at Hillsboro Stadium.
Kade Long, Banks
The senior quarterback completed 20 of 42 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-24 loss to Cascade Christian in the Class 3A state championship game at Cottage Grove High School.
Chase McAuliffe, Lost River
The senior quarterback completed 12 of 15 passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 101 yards and two more scores in leading the Raiders to a 30-20 win over Crane in the Class 1A 8-man state championship game at Caldera High School.
Ashton Moody, Cascade Christian
The senior quarterback/linebacker had an outstanding performance for the Challengers, helping them record a 34-24 win over Banks in the Class 3A state championship game at Cottage Grove High School. On offense, he ran for 158 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries, and he completed 9 of 21 passes for 149 yards and another score. On defense, he had two sacks and a fumble recovery.
Drew Nees, Sunset
The senior completed 22 of 25 passes for 240 yards and three touchdowns in addition to having an interception on defense for the Apollos in their 34-21 win over South Medford in the Class 6A Columbia Cup title game at Cottage Grove High School.
Cru Newman, Central Catholic
The senior quarterback completed 19 of 24 passes for 346 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 96 yards and two more scores on 10 carries to help the Rams post a 49-21 win over Tualatin in the Class 6A state championship game at Hillsboro Stadium.
Colby Schwartz, South Medford
The senior quarterback ran for two touchdowns and threw for another for the Panthers in a 34-21 loss to Sunset in the Class 6A Columbia Cup final at Cottage Grove High School.
JaMar Thurman, Lowell
The junior running back had 266 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 29 carries for the Devils in their 74-42 win over Weston-McEwen/Griswold in the Class 2A state championship game at Hillsboro Stadium.
Justus Thurman, Lowell
The senior receiver had four catches for 146 yards and a touchdown in helping the Devils post a 74-42 victory against Weston-McEwen/Griswold in the Class 2A state championship game at Hillsboro Stadium.
Sam Wyse, Echo
The senior rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on nine carries and made two catches for 48 yards and two scores for the Cougars in their 48-40 win over Joseph in the Class 1A 6-man state title contest at Hermiston High School.
Josh Zander, Crane
The junior quarterback completed 16 of 28 passes for 187 yards and three touchdowns for the Mustangs in a 30-20 loss to Lost River in the Class 1A 8-man state championship contest at Caldera High School.
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