Meet the Oregon high school football stars of the week (10/16/2023)

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 Oct. 9-15, 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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Anthony Alimenti, Elkton

The senior quarterback/defensive back completed 20 of 29 passes for 263 yards and five touchdowns in addition to having 43 rushing yards and 12 tackles on defense for the Elks in their 40-20 home win against North Lake in a Special District 2 South contest.

Anthony Allen, Neah-Kah-Nie

The senior rushed for 237 yards and two touchdowns, including an 80-yard TD run, and he had a passing touchdown for the Pirates in a 26-0 home win over Corbett in Special District 1 play.

Wyatt Andler, Ida B. Wells

The junior running back ran for 109 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries for the Guardians in their 50-13 win over Lincoln in a Portland Interscholastic League game played at Lincoln High School.

Trey Brown, Prairie City/Burnt River

The senior defensive lineman had three fumble recoveries, including one that went for a score, as well as two sacks and three solo tackles for the Panthers in their Special District 1 clash with South Wasco County. 

Quinton Buckland, Elmira

The senior quarterback/defensive back had a huge game for the Falcons, completing nine of 15 passes for 237 yards and four touchdowns, rushing for 104 yards and another score on 13 carries and also having an interception on defense in a 56-28 win at La Pine in a Mountain Valley Conference tilt.

Lonnie Burt, Jesuit

The senior running back/linebacker had 28 carries for 151 rushing yards to go with a tackle for a loss on defense for the Crusaders in their 26-21 win over Sunset in a key Metro League game played at Jesuit High School.

Thaiden Cannin, Pendleton

The senior receiver had five catches for 106 yards and a score, and he also had an 18-yard touchdown run for the Buckaroos in their 47-7 home win over Ontario in a Greater Oregon League contest.

Connor Dye, Springfield

The senior running back rushed for 215 yards and scored five touchdowns for the Millers in their 54-0 win against Willamette in a Special District 2 game played at Springfield High School.

Preston Echeverria, Hillsboro

The senior running back/linebacker had 13 carries for 95 yards and two touchdowns, five receptions for 70 yards and an interception on defense for the Spartans in their 41-7 win at Forest Grove in a Special District 1 contest.

Calvin Evans, Tualatin

The junior linebacker had a team-leading nine tackles, including three tackles for losses and two sacks, in addition to kicking a pair of extra points in the Timberwolves’ 14-0 win over Lake Oswego in a key Three Rivers League game played at Tualatin High School.

Diego Flores, Silverton

The senior running back/linebacker has been a key force for the Foxes in their 7-0 start to the season. He rushed for 146 yards and five touchdowns in a win over Corvallis while also providing plenty of grit on the defensive side of the field.

Bridger Foss, South Medford

The junior running back ran for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns for the Panthers in their 33-14 win over Grants Pass in a Special District 1 game played at Spiegelberg Stadium.

Baird Gilroy, West Linn

The junior quarterback, playing in just the first half, passed for 316 yards and four touchdowns in the Lions’ 53-14 win at Tigard in a Three Rivers League contest.

Kallen Gutridge, Wilsonville

The senior quarterback completed eight of his 14 pass attempts for 158 yards and five touchdowns in helping the Wildcats sprint to a 61-7 win over Southridge in a Special District 1 game played at Wilsonville High School.

Lukas Hews, West Albany

The senior quarterback completed 13 of 16 passes for 131 yard and five touchdowns, in addition to rushing for 87 yards in the Bulldogs’ 35-21 win at Crescent Valley in a Mid-Willamette League game.

Tanner Hoskins, Tillamook

The senior quarterback completed 10 of 18 passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for 212 yards and two more scores on 13 carries for the Cheesemakers in their 54-13 win over Astoria in a Special District 1 game played at Tillamook High School.

Kaden Martirano, West Salem

The junior quarterback, in three quarters of play, completed 11 of 15 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 52 yards and another score on two carries for the Titans in their 55-14 win at McNary in a Special District 1 game.

Esteban Mendez, South Salem

The senior receiver had another big game with six catches for 207 yards and two long touchdowns in the Saxons’ 63-7 victory against Roseburg in a Special District 1 game played at South Salem High School.

Jonathan Miller, Oakridge

The sophomore running back/linebacker had 10 tackles for the Warriors in their nonleague contest against Gervais.

Ashton Moody, Cascade Christian

The senior quarterback completed 19 of 26 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns while also having a rushing touchdown for the Challengers in a 35-7 home win over Lakeview in a Special District 3 game.

Isaiah Mosley, Dallas

The senior quarterback ran for 202 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns for the Dragons in a 15-14 loss at South Albany in a Mid-Willamette Conference game.

Cru Newman, Central Catholic

The senior quarterback completed seven of 10 passes for 168 yards and four touchdowns in the Rams’ 55-7 win over Barlow in a Mt. Hood Conference game played at Hillsboro Stadium.

Athan Palmateer, South Salem

The senior quarterback completed 12 of 17 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns, while also running for two more scores in the Saxons’ 63-7 win over Roseburg in a Special District 1 game played at South Salem High School.

Cody Reagan, Prairie City/Burnt River

The senior defensive lineman had eight sacks and four strip sacks to go with four other tackles, including one for a loss, for the Panthers in their Special District 1 game with South Wasco County. 

Skyler Salzman, Hillsboro

The senior running back rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries to help the Spartans post a 41-7 win at Forest Grove in a Special District 1 contest.

Chris Sickles, Falls City/Kings Valley Charter

The junior running back/linebacker ran for 244 yard and three touchdowns on 37 carries on offense, and he had 15 total tackles, with nine for losses, for the Mountaineers in their 19-13 win against Eddyville Charter.

Keegan Stufflebeam, Days Creek

The junior tight end had five catches for 123 yards and three touchdowns to help the Wolves record a 34-12 home win over Glendale in a Special District 2 South game.

Heath Thompson, Westview

The sophomore running back rushed for 235 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries, while also having a 2-point conversion run for the Wildcats in their 41-0 win over Aloha in a Metro League game played at Westview High School.

Angel Valenzuela, Mountain View

The sophomore running back carried the ball 12 times for 135 yards while also having a 44-yard touchdown receptions for the Cougars in their 40-0 win over Ridgeview in an Intermountain Conference game played at Mountain View High School.

Tyson Van Gastel, Mazama

The senior quarterback had five carries for 136 yards and three touchdowns, all coming in the first half, in the Vikings’ 54-7 victory against Klamath Union in a game played at Mazama High School.

Cruz Veliz, Woodburn

The senior quarterback/defensive back did a bit of everything for the Bulldogs in their come-from-behind 22-21 home win over Corvallis in a Mid-Willamette Conference game. He ran for 115 yards and a touchdown, ran in a 2-point conversion, passed for 17 yards, kicked and recovered his own onside kick and he blocked a punt and recovered the ball in the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown.

Gabe Williamson, Oakland

The junior running back ran for 135 yards and two touchdowns to help the Oakers post a 28-7 win at Bandon/Pacific in a Special District 3 tilt.