OK Conference Players of The Week: Division 1 & 2 First Round
The first round of the MHSAA playoffs are in the books and several players helped their teams move on to the district semifinals. There were a couple of upsets in Division 2, while Division 1 went as expected. Let’s get…
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Continue ReadingThe first round of the MHSAA playoffs are in the books and several players helped their teams move on to the district semifinals. There were a couple of upsets in Division 2, while Division 1 went as expected. Let’s get into who stood out the most from the first round.
Hunter Robinson, QB, Forest Hills Central
Hunter carried the ball 22 times for 201 yards and two scores in Forest Hills Central’s 24-6 win over Forest Hills Northern. The Rangers will face reigning Division 2 State Champion Muskegon Mona Shores in the Division 2, District 9 semifinals.
Carson Deines, Forest Hills Central
Carson led the strong defensive effort for Forest Hills Central, recovering two fumbles in the Rangers win.
Camron Terry Camron Terry 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB Grandville | 2021 State MI , RB, Grandville
Cam had a monster game for the Bulldogs, rushing for 301 yards and four touchdowns in Grandville’s 61-26 win over Grand Haven. Grandville will face Traverse City West in the Division 1, District 1 semifinals.
Zak Ahern Zak Ahern 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Rockford | 2022 State MI , QB, Rockford
Zak ran for 142 yards and threw for 49 yards in Rockford’s 41-7 win over West Ottawa. Rockford will face Hudsonville in the Division 1, District 1 semifinals.
Brennan Hayes Brennan Hayes 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Hudsonville | 2021 State MI , QB, Hudsonville
Brennan displayed why he’s one of the top signal-callers in the area, throwing for 166 yards and one touchdown and rushing for 108 yards and three touchdowns in Hudsonville’s 52-14 win over East Kentwood.
Brady Rose Brady Rose 5'8" | 170 lbs | WR Mona Shores | 2021 State MI , QB, Mona Shores
Brady continued to dazzle for the Sailors, rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown and throwing for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Brady also made an impact on defense, intercepting a pass for a 50-yard touchdown.
Carson VanderHoff Carson VanderHoff 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Caledonia | 2021 State MI , RB, Caledonia
Carson was a key part of Caledonia’s 21-14 upset win over Jenison, rushing 38 times for 213 yards and three touchdowns. The Fighting Scots will face Lowell in the Division 2, District 9 semifinals.
Doak Dean, QB, Lowell
Doak led the Red Arrows to a huge 35-28 upset win over Byron Center, rushing 43 times for 197 yards and four touchdowns. Doak also had a passing touchdown.
Austin Roon Austin Roon 6'3" | 210 lbs | LB Byron Center | 2021 State MI , LB, Byron Center
Austin had a huge defensive game for the Bulldogs, compiling 20 tackles in the loss.