Meet the Oregon high school football stars of the week (9/25/2023)

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. 18-24, 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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Bryson Baird, Douglas

The senior running back rushed for 180 yards and scored four touchdowns to help lead the Trojans to a 28-24 home win against Phoenix in a Special District 3 game.

Kristopher Baldwin, Mazama

The junior running back had 12 carries for 214 yards and three touchdowns to help the Vikings run to a 67-21 win over North Bend in a Special District 4 contest played at Mazama High School.

Dontrell Betts, Roosevelt

The junior had 13 carries for 133 yards and four touchdowns to help lead the Roughriders to a 40-27 victory over Franklin in a Portland Interscholastic League showdown played at Roosevelt High School.

Noah Blair, Thurston

The junior quarterback completed 24 of 34 passes for 331 yards with four touchdowns for the Colts in their 64-21 win at Crater in a Special District 2 contest.

Trey Brown, Prairie City/Burnt River

The senior lineman had nine and a half tackles and one sack to help the Panthers triumph 45-26 at Echo in a Special District 1 game.

Quinton Buckland, Elmira

The senior quarterback/defensive back had another big game for the Falcons, completing six of 13 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown, running for 113 yards and another score on 18 carries while also having an interception in a 14-0 home win against Creswell in a Mountain Valley Conference game.

Brison Edwards, Lebanon

The sophomore quarterback completed six of 11 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 122 yards and two more scores on six carries, helping the Warriors post a 49-8 win over Corvallis in a Mid-Willamette Conference game played at Lebanon High School.

Eli Freitag, Bandon/Pacific

The senior quarterback threw three touchdown passes and added a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown runs for the Tigers in a 34-14 win at Glide in a Special District 3 contest.

Jacob Hadley, Willamina

The junior running back had an incredible performance with 46 carries for 417 yards and nine touchdowns in leading the Bulldogs to a 69-50 home win over Culver in a Tri-River Conference game.

Boston Hodges, Dayton

The senior quarterback ran for 226 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries, helping the Pirates run to a 48-27 victory at Taft in a Special District 2 tilt.

Nick Hudson, Marist Catholic

The junior quarterback completed 19 of 24 passes for 292 yards and six touchdowns to help lead the Spartans to a 38-0 win against Stayton in a Special District 3 game played at Marist Catholic.

Kenja Johnson, Sprague

The junior running back/defensive back accounted for 286 all-purpose yards and scored four touchdowns in addition to having eight tackles on defense for the Olympians in their 40-36 win at Roseburg in a Special District 1 contest.

Jamal Lawton, Elkton

The senior shined on both sides of the ball for the Elks in a 47-12 home win over Glendale in a Special District 2 South game. On offense, he had eight carries for 57 yards and three touchdowns while also having an 18-yard reception. On defense, he had three forced fumbles and nine tackles.

Ashton Moody, Cascade Christian

The senior quarterback completed 14 of 16 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns while also having a 99-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run for the unbeaten Challengers in their 56-14 win at Coquille in a Special District 3 game.

AJ Noland, Tualatin

The senior receiver had six catches for 105 yards, including a 60-yard touchdown reception, all coming in the first half of the game. Then, after moving to quarterback in the second half, due to an injury to starter Nolan Keeney, he completed three of six passes for 39 yards in the Timberwolves’ 42-27 nonleague victory at Jesuit.

AJ Pugliano, North Medford

The senior tight end had 10 catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns to help the Black Tornado roll to a 56-21 win over North Salem in a Special District 1 game played at North Salem High School.

Easton Raber, Eagle Point

The junior receiver had nine catches for 154 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 83 yards and another score for the Eagles in a 46-14 home win over North Eugene in a Special District 2 tilt.

Cody Reagan, Prairie City/Burnt River

The senior lineman had five and a half tackles, three sacks, a forced fumble and a pass break-up for the Panthers in their 45-26 victory at Echo in a Special District 1 tilt.

Ben Schneider, Oregon City

The junior quarterback completed nine of 14 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown and added two rushing touchdowns, all coming in the first half of play, in helping the Pioneers run to a 47-6 victory at Beaverton in a non-league contest.

Kollin Schumacher, Regis

The senior quarterback/defensive back had a huge performance for the Rams in a 63-22 home win over Colton in a Tri-River Conference game. He completed 20 of 39 passes for 335 yards and six touchdowns while also having three interceptions on defense.

Maison Teel, Prairie City/Burnt River

The sophomore running back had 24 carries for 334 yards and five touchdowns for the Panthers in their 45-26 victory at Echo in a Special District 1 game.

Emmett Togni, Lincoln

The senior running back ran for 163 yards and added 35 receiving yards as he helped the Cardinals post a 43-6 win at Jefferson in a Portland Interscholastic League game.

Angel Valenzuela, Mountain View

The sophomore running back had 15 carries for 181 yards and two touchdowns for the Cougars in their 59-0 win at Southridge in a nonleague game.

Logan Whitlock, Henley

The senior running back had 36 carries for 145 yards and four touchdowns for the Hornets in their 33-21 win over Cascade in a nonleague showdown played at Cascade High School.

Gabe Williamson, Oakland

The junior running back rushed for 174 yards on 14 carries and a pair of touchdowns to help the Oakers post a 62-24 home win over Illinois Valley in a Special District 3 contest.

Evan Wusstig, West Salem

The sophomore had three touchdown receptions, a 60-yarder and two 32-yarders, while also having a 90-yard fumble return for a score in the Titans’ 49-14 win over Grants Pass in a Special District 1 game played at West Salem High School.

Nate Young, Monroe

The senior running back had 11 carries for 224 yards and three touchdowns for the Dragons in a 43-28 home victory over Oakridge in a Special District 2 contest.