Offensive Player of the Week
Cole Meehan – Lansdale Catholic – Soph. – QB
Meehan has battled all year for the young Crusaders and his hard work finally paid off last weekend as his team notched their first victory of the season. Meehan directed two 2nd half scoring drives to help lead LC to a come-from-behind, 13-7, victory, Trailing 7-0 late in the 3rd quarter, Meehan neatly found frosh. Jacahi Streeter for a 16-yard touchdown to tie the game. Later, he completed a 34-yard pass to jr. WR Matt Daly to set up the game-winning touchdown. In the game, Meehan passed for 240 yards with a 14-for-29 showing. He also added 14 yards on three rushes.
Defensive Player of the Week
Anthony Sacca – SJ Prep – Frosh. – S
In a wet and wind-swept Cardinal O’Hara stadium, Sacca paced the Hawk’s defense with 17 total tackles. Included in this total for the freshman safety were 11 solo stops. Judge’s sr. QB Mike VanHorn rushed 40 times in the game. Sacca was involved in twelve of these runs. Sacca’s performance helped the Hawks fend off a gritty Judge team, 21-13.
Special Teams Player of the Week
Santiago Sturla – LaSalle College HS – Sr. – K/P
Sturla was once again rock solid in LaSalle’s methodical, 20-0, win over Archbishop Wood. He punted four times for a 36.5 average (Long of 47 yards), belted two PATs, and launched a pair of touchbacks. Sturla’s leg has been a weapon all season long and is a valuable asset for the Explorers’ with the playoffs beginning this weekend.
