LANGLEY — Once again, here’s our best effort to turn subjectivity into a science.
Ahh, it’s pretty tough to do.
Still, when you break 300 yards rushing in the AAA ranks it’s pretty tough to not get the nod.
The B.C. Lions’ ‘Neon’ Leon Bright did his thing returning kicks and lining up as a receiver back in the late 1970s, now Notre Dame’s ‘Neon’ Teon Alexander-Amour, Varsity Letter’s Player of the Week, is lighting things up for the Jugglers by doing it out of the offensive backfield
South Delta’s star quarterback and Kelowna’s standout senior linebacker were among two of the stars that made any decision difficult this week.
Here’s a look at our top 10 and the largest honourable mention class of the year, some 17 strong.
1 TEON ALEXANDER-AMOUR
In a 33-13 win over Carson Graham that kept the Jugglers perfect in conference play, the star running back carried 31 times for 322 yards and touchdowns of nine, seven and 35 yards.
2 BEN MCDONALD
He had a part in every touchdown his team scored last week in a 33-0 win over Handsworth. McDonald went 16-of-30 for 289 yards and four touchdowns
3 TYLER KLOTZBACH
The Kelowna Owls senior linebacker was seemingly glued to the opposition, making 19 tackles and helping Kelowna to within two points of an upset (21-20) win over No. 1 Lord Tweedsmuir.
4 JALEM CATLIN
The Abbotsford Panthers’ running back rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns in his team’s impressive 21-14 loss to the No. 4-ranked St. Thomas More Knights.
5 DAESAUN JOHNSON
The Vancouver College running back continued to fuel the undefeated run of the Fighting Irish, his 15 carries for 126 yards and a touchdown a big part of VC’s 42-0 win over the New Westminster Hyacks.
6 ANDREW HUNT
Holy Cross’ quarterback passed for 175 yards and three touchdowns as the Crusaders got their biggest win of the season, topping John Barsby 21-6.
7 FINN BRADBROOKE
Nanaimo District’s quarterback was a scoring machine in the Isles’ 42-13 win over Sardis. Bradbrooke rushed 21 times for 155 yards and five touchdowns.
8 BASIC SCHINCARIOL
The Fighting Irish running back powered his was to 111 yards along the ground, making 11 carries in a 42-0 win over New Westminster and scoring a TD in the process.
9 PHOENIX MOLLER
In a 28-27 win over rival G.W. Graham, the Robert Bateman standout carried seven times for 79 yards and two touchdowns, while making 13 tackles from his linebacker spot.
10 TREY JONES
Lord Tweedsmuir’s quarterback went 12-of-22 for 210 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also rushing for one score in the Panthers’ 21-20 win over Kelowna.
HONOURABLE MENTION (alphabetical order)
ISAAC ATHANS
Kelowna’s Grade 11 quarterback not only passed for 165 yards and two touchdowns in a 21-20 loss to No. 1 Lord Tweedsmuir he also rushed for 56 yards.
CONNOR CHAPMAN
Making an impact on both sides of the ball, the West Vancouver Highlander rushed for 25 yards and a TD, caught two passes for 55 yards and another score, while making six tackles and registering three sacks in a 34-6 win over Sullivan Heights.
DARIO CICCONE
The St. Thomas More quarterback did it both on the ground and through the air in a 21-14 win over Abby. Ciccone rushed 11 times for 75 yards and a score, while passing 10-of-16 for 120 yards and another major.
JAIDEN CLAASSEN
In a 28-27 loss to the Bateman Timberwolves, running back Jaiden Claassen rushed 17 times for 94 yards and two touchdowns, while also making seven tackles.
DANIEL CRUZ
Windsor’s senior running back was ultra-efficient with every touch in a 42-6 win over Howe Sound. Cruz carried five times for 80 yards and three touchdowns.
YOSEF DRYSDALE
No. 1 Lord Tweedsmuir’s swiftest weapon caught six passes for 105 yards and a score while also sweeping his way to 51 yards on just three carries, all part of narrow 21-20 win over Kelowna.
SEBASTIAN HANSEN
In a 34-7 win over Seaquam, the Mt. Douglas Rams’ two-way star caught a 25-yard touchdown pass, while also making six tackles and two sacks.
NATHAN HAUSERMANN
Another busy week saw Mouat’s running back carry 21 times for 106 yards and a touchdown as the Hawks beat Rutland to move into first place in the Pacific Division.
THOMAS HYETT
The Vernon Panthers quarterback was an efficient 14-of-18 for 175 yards and four touchdowns as B.C.’s No. 1-ranked AA team beat Valleyview 55-6.
GIDEONE KREMLER
The Mt. Douglas senior quarterback passed for 174 yards and two touchdowns, as the Rams beat North Delta’s Seaquam Seahawks 34-7.
MATT LANE
West Vancouver’s receiver caught six passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-6 win over Surrey’s Sullivan Heights Stars.
EBIYE OKO-COMSENG
W.J. Mouat’s running back turned 16 carries into 172 yards and two touchdowns in a 19-12 win over the Rutland Voodoos.
ANTONIO PAMINTUAN
He couldn’t stop the Mt. Douglas Rams on his own, yet in a 34-7 loss, Seaquam’s senior linebacker shone once again, this time with 12 tackles and an interception.
KEEGAN ROYAL
Mission’s running back continued to eclipse the century mark on the ground, this time with 12 carries, 143 yards and three touchdowns, all in the first half as the surprising Roadrunners continued to surge, topping Centennial 42-7.
CHASE SCHUMACHER
Rutland’s two-way standout carried 18 times for 164 yards and a touchdown and still had enough juice to make five tackle in a 19-12 loss to W.J. Mouat.
BEN WELSH
The West Vancouver quarterback, in a 34-6 win over Sullivan Heights, went 12-of-22 through the air for 322 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for one score.
RYAN WERBOWSKI
The Windsor Grade 11 running back carried 12 times for 217 yards and two touchdowns as the Dukes stayed undefeated on the season with a 42-6 victory over the Howe Sound Sounders.
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