Ah'maury Hamilton's 19 tackles helped Brandeis edge Churchill 33-29, earning him Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Devine’s Enoch Hall gained Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 160 yards and five touchdowns in a 47-6 rout of Poteet.
Hamilton, a junior safety, led Brandeis’ defense with a team-high 19 tackles in a closely contested victory that saw the Broncos hold off Churchill by just four points. His performance stood out amid a tight defensive battle, contributing significantly to Brandeis securing the win.
On the offensive side, Hall, also a junior, rushed for 160 yards on just 11 carries, averaging 14.5 yards per attempt. He found the end zone five times for Devine in their dominant 47-6 win over Poteet, showcasing both efficiency and scoring ability. Hall plays running back and defensive back, but his rushing display in this game earned him the weekly honor.
The weekly game balls also recognized several other notable performances across the region. Cruz Castillo of Brackenridge rushed for a career-high 240 yards and scored four touchdowns during a 47-22 victory against Lanier. Medina Valley’s Slate Crisp made 10 tackles, including two for loss and two sacks, in just one half of play during the Panthers’ 59-0 shutout over Eagle Pass Winn.
Reagan’s Ayden Fernandez ran for 182 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries to help his team to a 21-9 win over Madison. Central Catholic’s Antonio Guevara contributed on both sides of the ball with nine total tackles, an interception, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup on defense, plus six receptions for 151 yards on offense in a narrow 22-21 win over Tomball Concordia Lutheran.
Alamo Heights’ Easton Stone threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns on 15 completions from 21 attempts in a high-scoring 63-31 victory over Liberty Hill.
Coaches can nominate standout athletes for weekly honors by submitting to sports@express-news.net by noon on Mondays.
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