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Plenty of action in Northern Virginia this past weekend with many schools putting their stamp early on the playoff picture. Halfway through the season if you can believe it, teams still have time to make a late season push. That…
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Continue ReadingPlenty of action in Northern Virginia this past weekend with many schools putting their stamp early on the playoff picture. Halfway through the season if you can believe it, teams still have time to make a late season push. That all being said here are my game balls for Week 5:
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Kai Austin
Kai Austin
We could of selected the entire Lake Braddock Bruins roster for their huge win over Fairfax last Friday, big win for the Bruins. What started their night was Kai Austin 93 yard touchdown reception, the junior wide receiver made the play of the night in his long touchdown grab. In a low scoring affair (Lake Braddock prevailed 21-9) Austin’s long touchdown catch was the key momentum swing for the visiting Bruins, who needed this win to keep pace with South County. Austin already has 24 receptions with two scores, I expect him to be more of a staple to their offense the rest of the year.
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I am late to this simply because his teammates have taken up a lot of my attention already, but junior wide receiver Tyler Orth Tyler Orth 5’11” | 180 lbs | WR South County | 2025 State VA shall not be ignored anymore. The speedy wideout had over 200 total yards in South County’s dismantling of Hayfield on Friday. Orth has been the big time deep threat the Stallions needed and their offense is certainly humming as we pass the midway point. He added his third touchdown on the season this past game and has an outside chance of toppling 1,000 receiving yards before the playoffs. Not only did he accomplish all of this last week, he also had a 35 yard touchdown pass, what cant Mr. Orth do?
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No longer just the younger brother of all-state receiver Cord Yates Cord Yates 5’9″ | 160 lbs | WR James Madison | 2024 State VA , Cael is carving out his own path at quarterback for the Warhawks. All he did this past game was give the Chantilly Chargers nightmares as he carved up their defense for 243 passing yards and three touchdowns. Cael has the Madison offense on cruise control right now as they prepare for the HUGE matchup this week against South County. The junior can really sling it and his accuracy is on point, expect more recruiters to start looking for little brother very soon.
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Walker Littleton Walker Littleton 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Gonzaga | 2026 State MD
Walker Littleton Walker Littleton 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Gonzaga | 2026 State MD
The events of the first few games were not to kind to the Robinson Rams, who came into their showdown with West Potomac winless at 0-4. Behind a staunch defense with numerous Ram defenders stepping up, Robinson would pull off the upset and grab their first win of the year 7-3. One of it not the biggest play of the game came late in the fourth quarter by all-conference safety Walker Littleton Walker Littleton 6’0″ | 190 lbs | DB Gonzaga | 2026 State MD . With the Wolverines marching late in the final quarter, Littleton came off his defender to track down the interception inside the goalline. If the play had stood it would of been a 104 yard interception return, but it was called back for an illegal block in the back. Nonetheless the turnover stood up and Littelton was able to secure his team’s first win of the year. For a sophomore to step into a moment like that is impressive, but the way this kid has been grinding, I expect more big plays to come.
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Isaac Copeland
Isaac Copeland
The South Lakes Seahawks cruised to a 35-7 victory over Herndon and they look like a serious district title contender halfway through the year. We have talked about their big man up front but we have to recognize senior running back Isaac Copeland, who had himself another great night. While he didn’t find the endzone on his 25 carry 148 yard outing, Copeland was the key go to in a game that was very competitive at the half. Once the Seahawks began riding the back of Mr. Copeland this one was a wrap, as they pulled away from the Hornets 35-7.
Plenty of action in Northern Virginia this past weekend with many schools putting their stamp early on the playoff picture. Halfway through the season if you can believe it, teams still have time to make a late season push. That all being said here are my game balls for Week 5:
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Kai Austin
Kai Austin
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Walker Littleton Walker Littleton 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Gonzaga | 2026 State MD
Walker Littleton Walker Littleton 6'0" | 190 lbs | DB Gonzaga | 2026 State MD
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Isaac Copeland
Isaac Copeland
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