Readers can help select the Roling Ford Athlete of the Week. Vote for one boy and one girl from this list by 8 a.m. Wednesday, at WaverlyNewspapers.com under Sports. Here are this week’s candidates.
Winners will be announced in the Thursday, September 18 edition of the Waverly Democrat.
Boys
Cody Koepke, Denver Football
On defense, finished with a team-leading five tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, and a sack. Along the offensive line, helped pave the way for the Cyclones to rush for 288 yards and five touchdowns.
Devon Blanchard, Nashua-Plainfield Football
Finished with five total touchdowns (four rushing, one passing) as well as two interceptions against Central Springs. Also finished with a combined 205 yards, including 133 passing and 72 rushing.
Girls
Madi Englin, W-SR Rugby
Finished with five tries and eight conversions across the team’s two matches on Monday, September 8. Also helped in the effort of securing two shutout victories.
Lizzy Frazell, W-SR Volleyball
Led the Go-Hawks in kills in each of the matches played last week, finishing with 39 total. That total was good enough for three kills per set. Also led the team with 10 digs against Saint Ansgar.