Other players had bigger numbers this past week, but no player meant more to his team’s performance than Johnson Central quarterback Ryley Preece.
Preece rushed 15 times for 106 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Golden Eagles to a 47-24 win over previously unbeaten Ashland Blazer to put his team in the post-season driver’s seat.
For his efforts, Preece has been named EKB Sports’ Player of the Week.
Here are members of this week’s honor roll:
Mingo Central quarterback Daylin Goad passed for 488 yards and eight touchdowns in the Miners win over Herbert Hoover.
Shelby Valley running back Seth Johnson ran for 214 yards and four touchdowns in a win over East Ridge.
Pikeville quarterback Connor Roberts passed for 255 yards and four scores in the Panthers road win over Grundy, Va.
Letcher Central’s Hunter Campbell ran for 117 yards and two touchdowns to help rally the Cougars past Whitley County.
Paintsville quarterback Jake Hyden passed for 154 yards and the game’s only touchdown as the Tigers beat Raceland to win the district title.
Phelps running back Zack Ramey had 102 yards and three touchdowns in the Hornets win over Jenkins.
Prestonsburg running back Ethan Varney rushed for 124 yards and one touchdown in the Blackcats win over Betsy Layne.
Pikeville’s Jackson Hensley hauled in three passes for 169 yards and three touchdowns.
Mingo Central receiver Drew Hatfield had 185 yards receiving and three scores.
Belfry quarterback Avery Browning passed for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another in the Pirates district win over Pike County Central.
Chapmanville running back Nick Collier ran for 177 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers win over county-rival Logan.
Shelby Valley quarterback Sam Stanley passed for 134 yards and three touchdowns.
(Photo courtesy of Todd Conley)