Meet the Oregon high school football stars of the week (Sept. 11-17, 2023)

Here are the Oregon high school football stars of the week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers

Here are the Oregon high school football stars of the week for Sept. 11-17, as nominated by coaches, fans and readers. 

If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email danbrood91@gmail.com. These submissions will be included on our athlete of the week ballot. 

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Noah Blair, Thurston

The junior quarterback threw for 266 yards and six touchdowns to help lead the Colts to a 48-14 victory against North Eugene in Special District 2 opener.

Gabe Blanco, McMinnville

The senior receiver/defensive back had six catches for 72 yards and a touchdown to go with an interception on defense for the Grizzlies in their 41-25 win over Ridgeview in a nonleague game played at McMinnville High School.

Quinton Buckland, Elmira

The senior quarterback rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries while also passing for 112 yards and another score for the Falcons in a 25-22 loss at Sisters in a Mountain Valley Conference opener.

John Coiner, Santiam Christian

The senior had an 82-yard touchdown run on his way for rushing for 255 yards, while also having a pair of sacks on defense to help lead the Eagles to a 17-0 win at Salem Academy in a Special District 2 opener.

Liam Davis, Lake Oswego

The junior quarterback completed 15 of 24 passes for 219 yards and four touchdowns to help lead the Lakers to a 28-14 win over Mountainside in a nonleague game played at Mountainside High School.

Connor Dye, Springfield

The senior running back ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns while also tacking on a TD reception for the Millers in their 43-13 win over Crater in a Special District 2 game played at Crater High School.

Landon Fowler, North Marion

The senior quarterback completed 18 of 28 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns for the Huskies in their 27-7 win over Valley Catholic in a Special District 1 game played at North Marion High School.

Baird Gilroy, West Linn

The junior quarterback threw for 216 yards and four touchdowns to help lead the Lions to a 43-14 win over Jesuit in a nonleague contest played at West Linn High School.

Tucker Halstead, Riddle

The junior quarterback threw for 157 yards and two touchdowns in addition to running for 142 yards and three more scores to help lead the Irish to a 51-7 home win over Glendale in a Special District 2 South contest.

Mason Harrison, Irrigon

The junior quarterback/defensive end stepped up on both sides of the ball for the Knights in their 36-30 home win over Umatilla in a nonleague game. On offense, he ran for 129 yards while passing for 64 yards and a touchdown. On defense he had four tackles and a strip sack that led to another score.

Isaac Heveron, Newberg

The senior running back rushed for 145 yards and scored three touchdowns to help the Tigers post a 49-0 win over Aloha in a nonleague game played at Aloha High School.

Lukas Hews, West Albany

The senior quarterback had two touchdown passes and three TD runs for the Bulldogs in their 77-7 victory over Woodburn in a Mid-Willamette Conference game played at West Albany High School.

Tyler Konold, Canby

The senior running back had 14 carries for 241 yards and three touchdowns to help the Cougars roll to a 42-7 win over Beaverton in a nonleague contest played at Canby High School.

Cash Landau, Franklin

The junior receiver had eight catches for 208 yards and three touchdowns for the Lightning in a 42-6 victory at Cleveland in a Portland Interscholastic League contest.

Tucker Mack, Sutherlin

The sophomore rushed for 152 yards on 13 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns for the Bulldogs in their 41-34 home win against Douglas in a Far West League contest.

Jerrett Martin, Gaston

The sophomore running back gained 330 yards on 17 carries and scored six touchdowns for the Greyhounds in their 54-20 home win over Clatskanie in a Special District 1 opening game.

Ashton Moody, Cascade Christian

The senior quarterback/linebacker accounted for six touchdowns – three passing, one rushing and two on interception returns – for the Challengers in their 63-0 home win over Brookings-Harbor.

Tommy Morris, Caldera

The junior quarterback threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score to pace the Wolfpack in its 45-0 victory at Madras in a nonleague contest.

Max Nowlin, Scappoose

The junior quarterback completed 45 of 60 passes for 490 yards and five touchdowns for the Indians in their 41-21 victory against Hood River Valley in a nonleague game played at Scappoose High School.

Will Reid, Franklin

The senior quarterback completed 18 of 25 passes for 354 yards and five touchdowns for the Lightning in its 42-6 victory at Cleveland in a Portland Interscholastic League contest.

Caleb Russell, Philomath

The junior quarterback completed 16 of 28 passes or 327 yards and four touchdowns to help lead the Warriors to a 41-17 win at Cottage Grove in a Special District 3 opener.

Ronan Schmidt, South Eugene

The senior running back rushed for 204 yards and scored three touchdowns in addition to having a fumble recovery on defense for the Axe in its 28-25 win over Willamette in a Special District 2 game played at South Eugene High School.

Kollin Schumacher, Regis

The senior quarterback passed for 441 yards and six touchdowns to help lead the Rams to a 44-24 victory at Gervais in a Tri-River Conference opening game.

Chris Sickles, Falls City/Kings Valley Charter

The junior running back/linebacker had 10 carries for 301 yards and six touchdowns, a 55-yard touchdown reception, 14 total tackles, three tackles for losses and a fumble recovery for the Mountaineers in their 69-0 home win over Siletz Valley in a Special District 2 North contest.

Elijah Traeger, Kennedy

The senior quarterback had 200 yards of total offense and four touchdowns for the Trojans to help them triumph 54-21 at Yamhill-Carlton in a Special District 1 game.

Angel Valenzuela, Mountain View

The sophomore running back had 13 carries for 166 yards and three touchdowns to help the Cougars run to a 49-0 win over Forest Grove in a nonleague game played at Mountain View High School.

Gabe Williamson, Oakland

The junior ran for 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns on just five carries, helping the Oakers post a 44-0 home win over Reedsport in a Special District 3 opener.

Jamahl Wilson, North Salem

The junior running back gained 207 yards on 17 carries and scored two touchdowns for the Vikings in their 39-13 win over Roseburg in a Special District 1 opener played in Roseburg.

Nate Young, Monroe

The senior ran for 354 yards and three touchdowns on 30 carries while also having nine tackles on defense to help lead the way for the Dragons in their 42-16 win at Waldport in a Special District 2 opener.

RJ Young, Corvallis

The senior rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries while also having a 2-point conversion run, a 61-yard reception and an interception to help the Spartans tip rival Crescent Valley 21-14 in a Mid-Willamette Conference game played at Corvallis High School.