Week 11 Players of the Week
Jason Hinton
High School: Moreau Catholic Position: RB Year: Sr.
Hinton broke an NCS single-game rushing record as he finished with 473 yards and
5 touchdowns in a 54-50 loss to Piedmont.
High School: Moreau Catholic Position: RB Year: Sr.
Hinton broke an NCS single-game rushing record as he finished with 473 yards and
5 touchdowns in a 54-50 loss to Piedmont.
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Joe Mixon
High School: Freedom Position: RB Year: Sr.
Proclaimed as one of the nation's top recruits with 51
college offers, Mixon ran for 281 yards and 7 touchdowns
in a 55-17 victory over Foothill in the 1st round of the NCS
Playoffs, after falling to Foothill 32-6 the 2nd week of the
season.
High School: Freedom Position: RB Year: Sr.
Proclaimed as one of the nation's top recruits with 51
college offers, Mixon ran for 281 yards and 7 touchdowns
in a 55-17 victory over Foothill in the 1st round of the NCS
Playoffs, after falling to Foothill 32-6 the 2nd week of the
season.
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Matt Winaker
High School: San Ramon Valley Position: QB Year: Sr.
Just one day after head coach Mark Kessler being fired, the Stanford
baseball commit threw for 324 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 42-24 victory
over San Leandro.
High School: San Ramon Valley Position: QB Year: Sr.
Just one day after head coach Mark Kessler being fired, the Stanford
baseball commit threw for 324 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 42-24 victory
over San Leandro.
Week 10 Players of the Week
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Malik Blackburn
High School: Concord Position: RB Year: Jr.
Only a junior, Blackburn ran for 220 yards and 2 touchdowns on 10
carries in a 48-6 win over Mt. Diablo.
High School: Concord Position: RB Year: Jr.
Only a junior, Blackburn ran for 220 yards and 2 touchdowns on 10
carries in a 48-6 win over Mt. Diablo.
Miles Harrison
High School: Clayton Valley Position: RB Year: Sr.
Harrison is having a stellar junior campaign, adding to it with 295 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns
to help Clayton Valley clinch the outright DVAL title in a 56-28 win at Northgate.
High School: Clayton Valley Position: RB Year: Sr.
Harrison is having a stellar junior campaign, adding to it with 295 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns
to help Clayton Valley clinch the outright DVAL title in a 56-28 win at Northgate.
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Isaiah Langley
High School: Foothill Position: WR/RB/DB Year: Jr.
Langley had another fine performance, grabbing 2 interceptions on defense
while also rushing for 91 yards and 3 touchdowns, and hauling in a 21-yard
touchdown reception in a 41-14 victory over crosstown rival Amador Valley.
The junior holds offers from Cal, Oregon State and UCLA.
High School: Foothill Position: WR/RB/DB Year: Jr.
Langley had another fine performance, grabbing 2 interceptions on defense
while also rushing for 91 yards and 3 touchdowns, and hauling in a 21-yard
touchdown reception in a 41-14 victory over crosstown rival Amador Valley.
The junior holds offers from Cal, Oregon State and UCLA.
Nsimba Webster
High School: Deer Valley Position: QB Year: Sr.
Webster had an astounding game Friday night rushing for 216 yards and throwing for 90 in a
31-20 victory over Heritage. He currently holds offers from Portland State and Sacramento State.
High School: Deer Valley Position: QB Year: Sr.
Webster had an astounding game Friday night rushing for 216 yards and throwing for 90 in a
31-20 victory over Heritage. He currently holds offers from Portland State and Sacramento State.
Week 9 Players of the Week
Drew Anderson
High School: Miramonte Position: QB Year: Sr.
Anderson threw for 372 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 42-21 victory over Las Lomas.
High School: Miramonte Position: QB Year: Sr.
Anderson threw for 372 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 42-21 victory over Las Lomas.
Blake Bierwith
High School: California Position: RB Year: Sr.
Bierwith ran for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 78-yard touchdown run, in a 21-3
victory at Livermore, helping Cal claim its first ever outright EBAL title.
High School: California Position: RB Year: Sr.
Bierwith ran for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 78-yard touchdown run, in a 21-3
victory at Livermore, helping Cal claim its first ever outright EBAL title.
Marcus De La Pena
High School: San Ramon Valley Position: RB Year: Sr.
De La Pena had a huge effort in a 54-42 win over Foothill running for 154 yards and 5
touchdowns. He gained 112 yards and 4 touchdowns alone in the first half.
High School: San Ramon Valley Position: RB Year: Sr.
De La Pena had a huge effort in a 54-42 win over Foothill running for 154 yards and 5
touchdowns. He gained 112 yards and 4 touchdowns alone in the first half.
Tanner Wraa
High School: Clayton Valley Position: RB Year: Sr.
Wraa finished with 126 yards rushing and a touchdown on 7 carries along with a 41-yard touchdown reception in a 49-48 win
over Concord in the ClayCord Cup.
High School: Clayton Valley Position: RB Year: Sr.
Wraa finished with 126 yards rushing and a touchdown on 7 carries along with a 41-yard touchdown reception in a 49-48 win
over Concord in the ClayCord Cup.
Week 8 Players of the Week
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Ryan Anderson
High School: Foothill Position: WR Year: Sr.
Anderson finished with 134 yards receiving on 8 catches in a 31-21 win
against Granada.
High School: Foothill Position: WR Year: Sr.
Anderson finished with 134 yards receiving on 8 catches in a 31-21 win
against Granada.
Squally Canada
High School: Milpitas Position: RB Year: Sr.
Canada rushed for 197 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 31-28 thriller over Palo Alto. He currently holds 10 offers, including both Oregon
and Oregon State.
High School: Milpitas Position: RB Year: Sr.
Canada rushed for 197 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 31-28 thriller over Palo Alto. He currently holds 10 offers, including both Oregon
and Oregon State.
Malik Hutchings
High School: Deer Valley Position: LB Year: Sr.
Hutchings accounted for 12 tackles and an interception in a 28-6 victory over Liberty. He holds offers from Hawaii, Portland State, UC Davis,
and UTEP.
High School: Deer Valley Position: LB Year: Sr.
Hutchings accounted for 12 tackles and an interception in a 28-6 victory over Liberty. He holds offers from Hawaii, Portland State, UC Davis,
and UTEP.
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Isaiah Langley
High School: Foothill Position: WR Year: Jr.
After receiving an offer from UCLA on Thursday, Langley 73 yards rushing and 1
touchdown along with 82 receiving yards in a 31-21 win over Granada. His 36 yard
touchdown sealed the deal for the Falcons.
High School: Foothill Position: WR Year: Jr.
After receiving an offer from UCLA on Thursday, Langley 73 yards rushing and 1
touchdown along with 82 receiving yards in a 31-21 win over Granada. His 36 yard
touchdown sealed the deal for the Falcons.
Ahki Muhammed
High School: James Logan Position: RB Year: Sr.
The Nevada-Reno bound Muhammed had 152 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on 11 carries in a 41-14 win over Washington-Fremont. His night was highlighted
by a 65 yard touchdown run, which gave Logan an early 14-0 lead.
High School: James Logan Position: RB Year: Sr.
The Nevada-Reno bound Muhammed had 152 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on 11 carries in a 41-14 win over Washington-Fremont. His night was highlighted
by a 65 yard touchdown run, which gave Logan an early 14-0 lead.
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Harris Ross
High School: Pittsburg Position: RB Year: Sr.
Ross ran for 286 yards and 3 touchdowns of 42, 56, and 22 yards in a 34-13 victory
over Freedom. He broke the single-season and career rushing marks at Pittsburg
on Friday.
High School: Pittsburg Position: RB Year: Sr.
Ross ran for 286 yards and 3 touchdowns of 42, 56, and 22 yards in a 34-13 victory
over Freedom. He broke the single-season and career rushing marks at Pittsburg
on Friday.
Week 7 Players of the Week
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Mitchell Daniels
High School: Concord Position: QB Year: Jr.
Daniels finished with 322 passing yards and four touchdowns in a 30-28 victory over
Northgate and has surpassed 1800 yards this season.
High School: Concord Position: QB Year: Jr.
Daniels finished with 322 passing yards and four touchdowns in a 30-28 victory over
Northgate and has surpassed 1800 yards this season.
Ray Jackson
High School: College Park Position: RB Year: So.
Only a sophomore, Jackson ran for 171 yards and a 66-yard touchdown on 9 carries in a
47-7 win against Mt. Diablo.
Kyle McDonald
High School: Deer Valley Position: RB Year: Sr.
McDonald had 194 yards rushing and three touchdowns, highlighted by a 72-yard touchdown
run, on six carries in a 49-7 win over Antioch.
High School: College Park Position: RB Year: So.
Only a sophomore, Jackson ran for 171 yards and a 66-yard touchdown on 9 carries in a
47-7 win against Mt. Diablo.
Kyle McDonald
High School: Deer Valley Position: RB Year: Sr.
McDonald had 194 yards rushing and three touchdowns, highlighted by a 72-yard touchdown
run, on six carries in a 49-7 win over Antioch.
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Cameron Owen
High School: California Position: QB Year: Sr.
Owen threw for 192 yards and one touchdown while also running for 68 yards in a close
31-28 victory over Monte Vista to help Cal remain undefeated in East Bay Athletic League play.
High School: California Position: QB Year: Sr.
Owen threw for 192 yards and one touchdown while also running for 68 yards in a close
31-28 victory over Monte Vista to help Cal remain undefeated in East Bay Athletic League play.
Vince Volpatti
High School: Valley Christian-Dublin Position: RB Year: Sr.
Volpatti had a career game rushing for 311 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-14 win over
St. Patrick/St. Vincent and has over 1300 rushing yards this season.
High School: Valley Christian-Dublin Position: RB Year: Sr.
Volpatti had a career game rushing for 311 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-14 win over
St. Patrick/St. Vincent and has over 1300 rushing yards this season.
Week 6 Players of the Week
Drew Anderson
High School: Miramonte Position: QB Year: Sr.
Anderson was an instrumental piece in Miramonte’s 41-28 victory over Acalanes throwing
for 276 yards and three touchdowns, highlighted by a 50-yard strike to Ray Clark.
Miles Harrison
High School: Clayton Valley Position: RB Year: Jr.
Harrison continued his stellar season as he cruised to 175 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns
while adding to that one receiving touchdown in a 71-14 win against College Park.
Jack Heneghan
High School: Menlo Position: QB Year: Sr.
Heneghan threw for 349 yards and 4 touchdowns alongside a 1 touchdown run in an
impressive 47-40 victory over McClymonds, and has surpassed 1500 passing yards
this season.
High School: Miramonte Position: QB Year: Sr.
Anderson was an instrumental piece in Miramonte’s 41-28 victory over Acalanes throwing
for 276 yards and three touchdowns, highlighted by a 50-yard strike to Ray Clark.
Miles Harrison
High School: Clayton Valley Position: RB Year: Jr.
Harrison continued his stellar season as he cruised to 175 yards rushing and 5 touchdowns
while adding to that one receiving touchdown in a 71-14 win against College Park.
Jack Heneghan
High School: Menlo Position: QB Year: Sr.
Heneghan threw for 349 yards and 4 touchdowns alongside a 1 touchdown run in an
impressive 47-40 victory over McClymonds, and has surpassed 1500 passing yards
this season.
Week 5 Players of the Week
Marcus De La Pena
High School: San Ramon Valley Position: RB Year: Sr.
De La Pena rushed for 204 yards and 4 touchdowns in a 41-10 victory over Livermore.
He currently fields an offer from Wyoming.
Malik Hutchings
High School: Deer Valley Position: LB Year: Sr.
Hutchings forced four fumbles while also recording 19 tackles in a 45-34 win over
Vacaville. He currently holds offers from Hawaii, UC Davis, and UTEP.
Nsimba Webster
High School: Deer Valley Position: QB Year: Sr.
Nsimba Webster, who currently holds an offer from Sacramento State, ran for 250 yards
and 2 touchdowns while also throwing for 235 yards and 1 touchdown in a 45-34
win against Vacaville
High School: San Ramon Valley Position: RB Year: Sr.
De La Pena rushed for 204 yards and 4 touchdowns in a 41-10 victory over Livermore.
He currently fields an offer from Wyoming.
Malik Hutchings
High School: Deer Valley Position: LB Year: Sr.
Hutchings forced four fumbles while also recording 19 tackles in a 45-34 win over
Vacaville. He currently holds offers from Hawaii, UC Davis, and UTEP.
Nsimba Webster
High School: Deer Valley Position: QB Year: Sr.
Nsimba Webster, who currently holds an offer from Sacramento State, ran for 250 yards
and 2 touchdowns while also throwing for 235 yards and 1 touchdown in a 45-34
win against Vacaville
Week 4 Players of the Week
Kava Cassidy
High School: Serra Position: RB Year: Jr.
Cassidy ran for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns along with one receiving touchdown in a 48-15
win against Buhach Colony-Atwater.
Eric Haynes
High School: Northgate Position: RB Year: Sr.
Haynes cruised to 174 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19 carries in a 45-8 victory over Antioch.
Joe Mixon
High School: Freedom Position: RB Year: Sr.
Mixon rushed for 260 yards and 6 touchdowns in a 48-21 win over Castro Valley. He was
also presented with his U.S. Army All-American Bowl Game jersey.
Jake Smith
High School: Northgate Position: TE Year: Sr.
Smith finished with 143 yards and one touchdown on 5 catches in a 45-8 win against
Antioch.
John Velasco
High School: De La Salle Position: RB Year: Sr.
Velasco rushed for 193 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries in a 47-21 victory over San
Ramon Valley
Nsimba Webster
High School: Deer Valley Position: QB Year: Sr.
Nsimba Webster dominated as he threw for 181 yards and 2 touchdowns while also rushing
for 149 yards and 3 touchdowns on 16 carries in a 37-34 thriller over San Leandro. His night
was highlighted by an 80-yard touchdown run.
High School: Serra Position: RB Year: Jr.
Cassidy ran for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns along with one receiving touchdown in a 48-15
win against Buhach Colony-Atwater.
Eric Haynes
High School: Northgate Position: RB Year: Sr.
Haynes cruised to 174 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19 carries in a 45-8 victory over Antioch.
Joe Mixon
High School: Freedom Position: RB Year: Sr.
Mixon rushed for 260 yards and 6 touchdowns in a 48-21 win over Castro Valley. He was
also presented with his U.S. Army All-American Bowl Game jersey.
Jake Smith
High School: Northgate Position: TE Year: Sr.
Smith finished with 143 yards and one touchdown on 5 catches in a 45-8 win against
Antioch.
John Velasco
High School: De La Salle Position: RB Year: Sr.
Velasco rushed for 193 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries in a 47-21 victory over San
Ramon Valley
Nsimba Webster
High School: Deer Valley Position: QB Year: Sr.
Nsimba Webster dominated as he threw for 181 yards and 2 touchdowns while also rushing
for 149 yards and 3 touchdowns on 16 carries in a 37-34 thriller over San Leandro. His night
was highlighted by an 80-yard touchdown run.
Week 3 Players of the Week
Antoine Custer
High School: De La Salle Position: RB Year: So.
Custer, only a sophomore, rushed for 103 yards and 1touchdown on 10 carries while also
finishing with 32 receiving yards on 2 catches in a 41-3 victory against Del Oro.
Lavance Warren
High School: McClymonds Position: RB Year: Jr.
Warren ran for 169 yards and 1 touchdown on 19 carries in a 44-22 win over Valley Christian-Dublin.
Andrew Zolintakis
High School: Campolindo Position: QB Year: Sr.
Zolintakis had a monster game completing 15-of-25 passes for 305 yards and 3 touchdowns in
a 42-27 upset over El Cerrito.
High School: De La Salle Position: RB Year: So.
Custer, only a sophomore, rushed for 103 yards and 1touchdown on 10 carries while also
finishing with 32 receiving yards on 2 catches in a 41-3 victory against Del Oro.
Lavance Warren
High School: McClymonds Position: RB Year: Jr.
Warren ran for 169 yards and 1 touchdown on 19 carries in a 44-22 win over Valley Christian-Dublin.
Andrew Zolintakis
High School: Campolindo Position: QB Year: Sr.
Zolintakis had a monster game completing 15-of-25 passes for 305 yards and 3 touchdowns in
a 42-27 upset over El Cerrito.
Week 2 Players of the Week
Blake Bierwith
High School: Cal Position: RB Year: Sr.
Bierwith rushed for 209 yards and 5 touchdowns on
23 carries in a 48-31 win over Castro Valley.
Bierwith rushed for 209 yards and 5 touchdowns on
23 carries in a 48-31 win over Castro Valley.
Jason Hinton
High School: Moreau Catholic Position: RB Year: Jr.
Hinton ran for an astounding 334 yards and 5 touchdowns in
a thrilling 50-43 victory against Mt. Eden. His night was highlighted
by 2 kickoff returns for touchdowns.
Hinton ran for an astounding 334 yards and 5 touchdowns in
a thrilling 50-43 victory against Mt. Eden. His night was highlighted
by 2 kickoff returns for touchdowns.
Kyle Kearns
High School: Foothill Position: QB Year: Jr.
Kearns completed 18-of-24 passes for 316 yards and 1 touchdown
in a 31-6 win over Las Lomas.
Kearns completed 18-of-24 passes for 316 yards and 1 touchdown
in a 31-6 win over Las Lomas.
Harris Ross
High School: Pittsburg Position: RB Year: Sr.
Ross ran for an NCS record 468 yards and 7 touchdowns in a
49-29 victory over Monte Vista. His performance was ranked 4th
in Northern California history. He currently holds offers from
Eastern Washington and Sacramento State.
Ross ran for an NCS record 468 yards and 7 touchdowns in a
49-29 victory over Monte Vista. His performance was ranked 4th
in Northern California history. He currently holds offers from
Eastern Washington and Sacramento State.
Week 1 Players of the Week
Trevor Bearden
High School: Live Oak Position: RB Year: Sr.
Bearden ran for 401 yards and 4 touchdowns on 26 carries in a
52-41 win against Gilroy.
Bearden ran for 401 yards and 4 touchdowns on 26 carries in a
52-41 win against Gilroy.
Anthony Gordon
High School: Terra Nova Position: QB Year: Jr.
Gordon completed 18-of-30 passes for 362 yards and 3 touchdowns
en route to a 45-7 victory over Bishop O'Dowd.
Gordon completed 18-of-30 passes for 362 yards and 3 touchdowns
en route to a 45-7 victory over Bishop O'Dowd.
Andrei Kasten
High School: Livermore Position: WR Year: Sr.
Kasten had 107 yards receiving and two touchdowns on 4 catches in a 49-0
victory over Hayward. Kasten is also a star high jumper for the Livermore
track & field team.
Kasten had 107 yards receiving and two touchdowns on 4 catches in a 49-0
victory over Hayward. Kasten is also a star high jumper for the Livermore
track & field team.
Isaiah Langley
High School: Foothill Position: WR Year: Jr.
Langley totaled 162 yards of offense highlighted by an 82-yard
receiving touchdown in a 32-6 victory over Freedom. He finished with 126 yards receiving
on 3 catches and 42 rushing yards on 4 carries. Langley currently holds an offer from Cal.
Langley totaled 162 yards of offense highlighted by an 82-yard
receiving touchdown in a 32-6 victory over Freedom. He finished with 126 yards receiving
on 3 catches and 42 rushing yards on 4 carries. Langley currently holds an offer from Cal.
Harris Ross
High School: Pittsburg Position: RB Year: Sr.
Ross had an outstanding game last Friday rushing for 233 yards and 4 touchdowns on
30 carries in a 35-33 win over Cal. He currently holds offers from Eastern Washington
and Sacramento State.
Ross had an outstanding game last Friday rushing for 233 yards and 4 touchdowns on
30 carries in a 35-33 win over Cal. He currently holds offers from Eastern Washington
and Sacramento State.
Javonn Williams
High School: Granada Position: WR/DB Year: Sr.
Williams had 112 yards receiving and a 70-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tyler
Offill in a 35-14 win over Antioch. The highlight of his night was a 91-yard interception
returned for a touchdown.
Williams had 112 yards receiving and a 70-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tyler
Offill in a 35-14 win over Antioch. The highlight of his night was a 91-yard interception
returned for a touchdown.
Week 0 Players of the Week
Andrew Celis
Position: WR School: Marin Catholic Year: Sr.
Nevada-bound Andrew Celis finished with 158 yards receiving and two total touchdowns.
Celis had a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 34-yard receiving touchdown.
Nevada-bound Andrew Celis finished with 158 yards receiving and two total touchdowns.
Celis had a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 34-yard receiving touchdown.
Miles Harrison
Position: RB School: Clayton Valley Year: Jr.
Harrison ran for 175 yards and one touchdown in a 34-14 loss against a stout De La Salle
defense. Despite leaving in the first half with a hip injury, Harrison still had a remarkable game
picking apart the Spartans defense.
Harrison ran for 175 yards and one touchdown in a 34-14 loss against a stout De La Salle
defense. Despite leaving in the first half with a hip injury, Harrison still had a remarkable game
picking apart the Spartans defense.
Demareyeh Lane
Position: RB School: Castro Valley Year: Sr.
Lane finished with 163 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 26 carries while also having
a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown in a 57-56 overtime win at Monte Vista.
Lane finished with 163 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 26 carries while also having
a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown in a 57-56 overtime win at Monte Vista.
Colin McAlvain
Position: QB School: Windsor Year: Sr.
McAlvain completed 20-of-29 passes for 332 yards and three touchdowns and had a 6-yard touchdown run
with 18 seconds left to give Windsor the 39-36 victory and complete the remarkable 22-point comeback.
McAlvain completed 20-of-29 passes for 332 yards and three touchdowns and had a 6-yard touchdown run
with 18 seconds left to give Windsor the 39-36 victory and complete the remarkable 22-point comeback.
Joe Mixon
Position: RB/S School: Freedom Year: Sr.
Mixon rushed for 198 yards and three touchdowns and also has an interception for a touchdown in a 35-28 loss to Amador Valley.
He is one of the most highly-sought recruits in the nation.
Mixon rushed for 198 yards and three touchdowns and also has an interception for a touchdown in a 35-28 loss to Amador Valley.
He is one of the most highly-sought recruits in the nation.
Namane Modise
Position: RB School: Castro Valley Year: Jr.
Modise ran for 222 yards and four touchdowns in a 57-56 overtime win over Monte Vista.
His performance included touchdown runs of 80 and 62 yards.
Modise ran for 222 yards and four touchdowns in a 57-56 overtime win over Monte Vista.
His performance included touchdown runs of 80 and 62 yards.
John Velasco
Position: RB School: De La Salle Year: Sr.
Velasco rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-14 win over
Clayton Valley on Friday. His strong performance included a long 56-yard
touchdown run on their second play from scrimmage
Velasco rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-14 win over
Clayton Valley on Friday. His strong performance included a long 56-yard
touchdown run on their second play from scrimmage
Michael White
Position: RB School: Amador Valley Year: Sr.
White rushed for 188 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-28 win at Freedom. He had touchdown
runs of 63, 49 and 5 yards.
White rushed for 188 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-28 win at Freedom. He had touchdown
runs of 63, 49 and 5 yards.