GENERAL THANKSGIVING HEROES
(Yes, You Guys Get T-Shirts, Too -- Smile)
CATHOLIC LEAGUE
Chris Johnson, Roman, QB
  Passed 10-for-17 for 189 yards and four TDs in a 49-20 victory
over Roxborough.
Connor Hoffman, La Salle, Rec.
  Made eight catches for 154 yards (school record) and one TD
as the Explorers topped McDevitt, 34-7.
Tim Edger, SJ Prep, K-P
  Hit two FGs and three PAT in the Hawks' 33-6 success over
Malvern. Also averaged 47.3 yards on three punts and sent
kickoffs to the end zone, 1, 1 again, 3, 6, 10 and 13.
PUBLIC LEAGUE
Gerald Bowman, Imhotep, RB
  Ran for one TD and a school record 241 yards (along with the
winning conversion), raising his career total to 1,659, as the
Panthers topped Edison, 20-18. Also had an interception.
Elijah Akbar, Gratz, DE
  Became just the second player to score fumble-return TDs on
consecutive scrimmage plays in the Bulldogs' 37-26 loss to
Chester.
Mike Reyes, Olney, QB
  After entering the game with 197 passing yards for the season,
he went 6-for-10 for 218 yards (school record) and two TDs as
the Trojans trumped Fels, 29-6.
Versean Dawkins, Franklin, RB
  After missing the entire season with a knee injury, he contributed
12 carries for 90 yards and one TD in the Electrons' 19-12 loss to
Dobbins.
Kalif Walker, Frankford, QB-DB
  Ran for one score, passed for two more and made an interception,
leading the Pioneers past North Catholic, 47-21.
Adrese Hicks, Roxborough, DB
  Returned one of his interceptions 98 yards for a TD in the Indians'
49-20 loss to Roman.
Shahid Bundy, Germantown, LB
  Posted 12 tackles and an interception as the Bears topped King,
34-19.

WEEK 12
PUBLIC LEAGUE
OFFENSE
Andrew Goodman, Washington, E
  Made three catches for one TD and a game-record 122 yards
as the Eagles bested Bok, 34-6, to capture their ninth title under
coach Ron Cohen.
DEFENSE
James Fowler, Washington, LB
  This sturdy sophomore played beyond his years, posting eight
tackles (one for a loss) in the title victory.
CATHOLIC LEAGUE
OFFENSE
Aaron Haas, SJ Prep, QB
  Tied the city postseason record with four TD passes, and added
a fifth score on a 9-yard run, as the Hawks blasted O'Hara, 35-0,
in a Red semi. Passed 8-for-10 for 137 yards.
DEFENSE
Marquese Sanders, W. Catholic, LB
  Hustled for nine solo tackles and broke up three passes as the
Burrs topped McDevitt, 48-14, in a Blue semi.
BEST PERFORMANCE IN DEFEAT (any league)
Kevin Eckel, Carroll, RB-LB
  Contributed one TD, 126 yards of rushing/receiving and four
tackles that went for losses in the Patriots' 41-17 setback to Wood
in a Blue semi.

WEEK 11
CATHOLIC LEAGUE
OFFENSE
Luke Wischnowski, Carroll, QB
  Generated 178 yards of rushing/passing and scored two TDs
as the Patriots topped N-G, 30-22, in a first-round Blue playoff.
DEFENSE
John Mazzola, Roman, E
  Made seven tackles as the Cahillites muffled North Catholic,
28-10, in a first-round Red playoff. Two were sacks and three
others also went for losses. (On offense, his blocking helped
Balial Lewis Sloan-El become Roman's one-season rushing leader.)
PUBLIC LEAGUE
OFFENSE
James Johnson, Washington, RB
  Turned 21 carries into 207 yards and two TDs, pacing the
Eagles past Overbrook, 21-19, in a semifinal.
DEFENSE
Kyle Williams, Bok, CB
  Made four tackles and returned an interception 86 yards for a
TD as the Wildcats bested Northeast, 8-0, to advance to the
final for the first time since '99.
INTER-AC LEAGUE
Chris Layne, Malvern
  After being sidelined a month ago by serious injuries suffered
in an auto accident, this captain maintained his spirit and provided
non-stop sideline encouragement (often at high volume -- smile),
along with guidance for his successor as Malvern's key halfback,
Neil Willis.
BEST PERFORMANCE IN DEFEAT (any league)
Hakeem "Skiz" Johnson, Neumann-Goretti, RB
  Carried 26 times for 100 yards and all three TDs in the Saints'
30-22 loss to Carroll in a first-round Blue playoff.

WEEK 10
CATHOLIC LEAGUE
OFFENSE
Kyle Arpino, Ryan, QB
  Passed 8-for-12 for 210 yards and four TDs in just his second
varsity appearance (Rus Slawter is injured) as the Raiders
topped Bonner, 36-6.
DEFENSE
Pete Sellecchia, North Catholic, LB
  Made 14 tackles, with five solos, one TFL and a half-sack, as
North bested Judge, 25-7.
PUBLIC LEAGUE
OFFENSE
Markeyse Carter, Overbrook, QB
  Engineered a game-winning, 72-yard drive (and scored the
decisive TD) as the Panthers edged Dobbins, 20-19, in a Pub
quarterfinal to post the first postseason win in the school's
80-year football history.
DEFENSE
Brett Sommerer, Washington, LB
  Among his 10 tackles in a 34-6 quarterfinal win over Lincoln
were one for a loss, one for a sack and two for no gain. Also
forced a fumble.
INTER-AC LEAGUE
Neil Willis, Malvern, RB
  Turned 17 touches into three TDs and 158 yards of rushing
and receiving as the Friars dumped Penn Charter, 43-21.
BEST PERFORMANCE IN DEFEAT (any league)
Rubens Codio, Lincoln, DB
  Made three interceptions in the Railsplitters' 34-6 loss to
Washington in a Pub quarterfinal. Also made three tackles.

WEEK NINE
CATHOLIC LEAGUE
OFFENSE
Terrell "The Nice/Good T.O." Oglesby, North Catholic, RB
  Converted 34 carries into 192 yards and two TDs as the
Falcons stormed back from a 9-0 deficit to top Ryan, 21-16.
DEFENSE
Naythan Venit, McDevitt, DE
  Hustled for four sacks, a fumble recovery and an interception,
pacing the Lancers past Dougherty, 30-16.
PUBLIC LEAGUE
OFFENSE
Clinton "Juice" Granger, Washington, QB
  Ignored game-long rain and a muddy field to pass 7-for-8 for
a career-high 164 yards and two TDs, leading the Eagles past
Northeast, 37-0, for the Red Division title. 
DEFENSE
Josh Burnett, Frankford, LB
  Six of his seven stops were solos, and three produced losses,
as the Pioneers smothered Central, 22-0.
INTER-AC LEAGUE
Dan Hilferty, Episcopal, QB
  Was in complete control, in more ways than one, as the
Churchmen conquered Penn Charter, 14-0. Despite rainy-muddy
conditions, he flawlessly handled every snap AND called
every play at the line of scrimmage. Also rushed for one TD.
BEST PERFORMANCE IN DEFEAT (any league)
Phil Baxter, Dougherty, QB
  With no support from the rushing game (minus-4 yards), he
passed for 170 yards and one TD in the Cardinals' 30-16 loss
to McDevitt.

WEEK EIGHT
CATHOLIC LEAGUE
OFFENSE
Ronell Fairel, K-K, WR
  Made seven catches for 84 yards and two TDs as the
Wolverines dumped Neumann-Goretti, 21-0.
DEFENSE
Kevin McLaughin, La Salle, CB
  In his first start since Game 3 of '06, this former safety
made one interception to set up the clinching TD and then
another to prevent any late heroics as the Explorers bested
North Catholic, 19-10.
PUBLIC LEAGUE
OFFENSE
Luke Lassiter, Bok, RB
  Carried 25 times for 162 yards and two TDs -- along with
three conversions -- as the Wildcats outlasted Franklin, 30-28,
in two OTs to capture a fourth consecutive Pub AAA crown.
DEFENSE
Joell Hilton, Roxborough, DE
  Recovered a fumble, registered four sacks worth 34 yards and
logged two other TFLs as the Indians edged Gratz, 7-6.
INTER-AC LEAGUE
Rashad Campbell, Chestnut Hill, RB-CB
  Accumulated 192 yards and three TDs as the Blue Devils
topped Penn Charter, 28-7. On defense, he helped to assure
PC would have no gains of more than 17 yards until the
waning moments.
BEST PERFORMANCE IN DEFEAT (any league)
Tyriq Smith, Fels, QB
  Was responsible for 239 yards and all three TDs in the
Panthers' 31-20 setback vs. King. Passed 14-for-29 for 168
yards and two TDs. Added 71 yards and a TD on 10 rushes.