Private schools POW: Barry Sanders, Heritage Hall…
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
Not many candidates to choose from, but really, the Heritage Hall sophomore running back could win it every week. He had that type of season.
In a 34-20 loss to Pawhuska, Barry Sanders caught a 37-yard touchdown and ran for 136 yards with a score. And Charger fans can only wonder had his TD reception not been called back because of pass interference in the fourth quarter.
Teams keyed in on Sanders all season, but it never mattered. He was as versatile player as can be at this level, leading the team with six interceptions and took a couple back to the house.
He was also the team’s punter. Sanders is quick to give credit to the line and just about anybody else. He’s not a glory hog, but this team certainly rallies around him.
With another year under his belt, it’s scary to think what he is going to do as a junior.
Other Heritage contenders:
Cooper Cloud, QB: Cloud came up big for the Chargers through the air. He had the TD pass to Sanders and also orchestrated a beautiful last-minute drive in the first half that led to a touchdown.
Cale Courtney and Tanner France: The two combined for the hook-and-lateral touchdown at the end of the first half. Courtney became a reliable target after being moved from QB earlier this season. Courtney caught a 13-yard pass and flipped it to a streakin’ France, who went the final 12 yards for the score.
Markus Wakefield, OL/DL: He busted up Pawhuska’s run game on defense and paved the way for the Chargers’ own running attack.
Heritage defense: Limited Pawhuska to 59 rushing yards and 55 passing yards. Not much more this unit could have done.
And with that, we turn the page to the winter sports (basketball, swimming and wrestling). The basketball season tips off this week for most schools.
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