Edmond POW: D’Juan Brooks, Memorial…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
This was supposed to be the year for Edmond Memorial’s D’Juan Brooks. He was supposed to be the focal point of an explosive offense.
An injury in Week 3 derailed that from happening, but Brooks is healthy at just the right time and came through with the biggest game of the season.
Brooks rushed for 171 yards and his first touchdown of the season in a 15-0 win at Putnam City. His effort is good enough for him to be named the Edmond Player of the Week.
The running game has been solely Cale Olbert and Kameron Doolittle. But with Brooks back, it’s added another dimension and given Bulldog fans reason to be thinking big as the playoffs begin.
Brooks returned for the North battle two weeks ago but wasn’t at his best. He couldn’t have been. He was more just happy to be able to get the chance to play. Now he’s executing like the coaches thought he would.
He’s worked his way back into shape and should play a big role in the showdown with Mustang on Friday.
Other contenders
Joe Aska Jr., North: Offensive line getting a little healthy, and Aska goes off again. The senior ran for four touchdowns in a 43-0 thumping of Westmoore. He is over 1,000 yards this season.
Brian Mills, Santa Fe: His last run was a touchdown run that put him over 1,000 yards for the year. Mills rushed for 137 yards and two scores in a 34-14 win against Moore.
Joel Blumenthal and Hunter Dinkines, Deer Creek: It wasn’t a pretty night for the Antlers, but Dinkines and Blumenthal gave a tremendous effort to try to help the Antlers into the playoffs.
Will Long, Santa Fe: Only played the first half but was very efficient in throwing for two touchdowns in the win vs. Moore.
Will Conant, Memorial: I’d vote him Big All-City kicker right now. He is so accurate with such a strong leg. Boomed a 40 and a 41-yard FG in the win at PC.
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