Oregon’s Top Performers- Week 3 OFFENSE
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jackson Pfeifer Jackson Pfeifer 5'11" | 175 lbs | RB Silverton | 2023 State OR RB 23′ Silverton- The reigning 5A state champs got dropped by one of California’s best, Oak Ridge HS (El Dorado…
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
Jackson Pfeifer
Jackson
Pfeifer
5'11" | 175 lbs | RB
Silverton | 2023
State
OR
RB 23′ Silverton- The reigning 5A state champs got dropped by one of California’s best, Oak Ridge HS (El Dorado Hills, CA) 63-0 last week. Pfeifer came back and rushed 34 times for 260 yards, and all of his teams 6 TDs, in the 40-35 win over Central. He has 11 TDs in 3 games.
Brock Thomas Brock Thomas 6'0" | 175 lbs | QB Sheldon | 2023 State OR QB 23′ Sheldon- One of the most impressive and versatile athletes in the Northwest. Thomas passed for 5 TDs and also added an INT on D, in the teams 41-0 win over Sprague.
Jack Wagner Jack Wagner 6'4" | 185 lbs | QB Tualatin | 2023 State OR QB 23′ Tualatin- The Oregon 6A POY candidate continued to do his thing, passing for 4 TDs all in the first half, in the teams 44-7 win over 5A #2 Wilsonville. Wagner’s ability to run the ball only helps solidify him as one of the top QBs in the West.
Luke Ash Luke Ash 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Tualatin | 2023 State OR RB 23′ Tualatin- Ash looks like one of the top players in Oregon and the exception to the rule from a size standpoint. He went for over 200 all purpose, carrying 15 times for 157 yards and 1 TD. Also catching 2 passes for 34. The kid can play.
Leithan Thompson Leithan Thompson 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Sandy | 2023 State OR WR/TE 23′ Sandy- The Pio’s got handled by the defending state champs, but Thompson still had a nice performance, catching 6 passes for 108 yards in the 41-6 loss to CC.
Nick Gribble Nick Gribble 6'1" | 195 lbs | DB Sherwood | 2023 State OR RB 23′ Sherwood- One of the more impressive 2nd half performances from any team or athlete in a while. Gribble rushed 14 times for 152 yards and 4 TDs, all in the 4th quarter, in the teams 47-35 win over Lakeridge.
Cooper Beltz Cooper Beltz 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Clackamas | 2023 State OR ATH 23′ Clackamas- Beltz is a big physical athlete, who is making a statement this season. A winless David Douglas program kept it close in the first half, with Clack winning 45-0. The big man had 1 rushing and 2 receiving TDs.
Vincent Cabezudo Vincent Cabezudo 5'8" | 160 lbs | ATH Liberty | 2023 State OR ATH 23′ Liberty- One of the more underrated athletes in Oregon. He isn’t the biggest kid but he is a constant threat in space. On the night he went for 195 yards and 2 TDs with a clutch pick on D, in the 35-34 loss to Sunset.
Marcus Jordan Marcus Jordan 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Oregon City | 2023 State OR RB 24′ Oregon City- As noted numerous times OC returns double digit all conference TRL athletes from last year. Jordan rushed 20 times for 170 yards and 5 TDs, in the 47-21 win over a bad Century team.
Josiah Davis Josiah Davis 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB North Salem | 2023 State OR RB 23′ North Salem/ DeMari Thompson 24′ ATH – The Vikings are one of the biggest surprises in Oregon this season. Davis had 22 carries for 125 yards and 3 TDs but got hurt late. His counterpart, the state champion in the 100- and 200-meters Thompson, rushed 10 times for 166 yards and 1 TD (87).
Deacon Edgar Deacon Edgar 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB South Medford | 2023 State OR QB 23′ South Medford- South is looking to crack the 6A top 10. Edgar passed for 5 TDs and rushed for another in the 55-21 win over McNary.
Emilio Miranda ATH 23′ Dallas- One of the more impressive 5A kids in the state. Miranda had his 3rd 100+ yard game, going for 150 and 3 TDs, in the teams 41-12 win over #9 Lebanon.
Pete Pennington Pete Pennington 6'5" | 215 lbs | TE Churchill | 2023 State OR TE/WR 23′ Churchill- The 6-5 tight end has a stock which continues to rise. Pennington caught 2 big TDs In the teams 23-20 loss to Eagle Point.