By Phil MurphySenior Multimedia/Content Manager, Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Week 9 Top 10 Plays
Hon. Mention -- Harris Rewrites Record Book -- First NameOn his 19th carry Friday, Stone Bridge junior running back
Marcus Harris broke the single-season school record for rush attempts in the season, previously held by
Grant Harris (2000). He finished with 33 carries for 200 yards and two scores.
Hon. Mention -- Goins Up the LadderOakton senior
Ray Goins kicked a 42-yard field goal in this Concorde game at Robinson, but was best remembered for this floating,
Lynn-
Swanneqsue 31-yard catch.
No. 10 -- WR Hands at DBFowler FairWest Potomac senior
Kevin Fowler, listed as a wide receiver, catches this tipped pass while backpedaling for a late-second quarter interception.
Less Than Jake
Marshall senior two-way starter
Jake Bennett lays out full-extension for an interception against Fairfax as time expires in the first half.
No. 9 -- Condah's NightFairfax senior
Musa Condah intercepts a deflected Marshall pass and takes it 27 yards for a touchdown, his second non-offensive score of the season. The Rebels shut out the Statesmen, 21-0, on the road.
No. 8 -- Bye, Bye, BeiroMcLean senior Riley Beiro rushed 27 times for 142 yards and two scores against Stone Bridge, becoming the first running back to crack the 100-yard mark this season against the Bulldogs. The Highlanders lost, though, 38-21, at home.
No. 7 -- Harvey Kick Return TDLangley stunned South Lakes, 24-21, in Reston Friday. The first Saxon touchdown came on the kickoff following the Seahawks' first score, as sophomore stud
Marcus Harvey went 89 yards to the house.
No. 6 -- Hands TeamWilkinson Reels it In
Madison senior receiver
Tyler Wilkinson hauls in this 21-yard pass from senior quarterback
Eric Roland, needing just one hand to do so.
Too Gl'Easy
West Springfield junior receiver
Lee Gleason pulls in this pass from senior quarterback
Matt Prokop with one hand, showing incredible balance and concentration.
Zanellato Safe at Third
Robinson junior receiver
Matt Zanellato goes to the ground for this 15-yard reception from junior quarterback
Mike LoPresti. Zanellato was LoPresti's target on all eight pass attempts in the Rams' 35-17 win over the Cougars Friday.
Leeth Catch from Back
Herndon junior receiver
Aaron Leeth slips on this slant, but still finds a way to catch the pass from senior quarterback
Zack Ozycz while on the ground.
No. 5 -- Golden HarperEdison senior running back
Angus Harper carried 21 times for 109 yards and three scores in the 29-20 win at Stuart Friday, including this 21-yard, second-quarter score that left five Raiders in his wake.
No. 4 -- How Great Thou BartOn the opening kickoff, Yorktown senior athlete
C.J. Bartholomew broke free for a 91-yard return touchdown. He made an impact in all three phases of Friday's 21-3 win at Mount Vernon, adding a touchdown reception and an interception.
No. 3 -- Three by KarlWashington-Lee senior receiver -- and converted quarterback --
Karl Lendenmann caught five passes for 80 yards and three scores as the Generals beat the Warriors, 28-6. Any one of three plays could justify this ranking.
No. 2 -- Shak DieselWest Potomac senior outside linebacker
Shakil White already swatting a pass from the defensive end position, but Lake Braddock didn't learn. White tipped this Bruin pass attempt to himself and raced 47 yards for a pick-six to open the scoring. Lake Braddock, though, scored seven unanswered touchdowns for a 49-6 win.
No. 1 -- Powers' PowersMadison junior fullback
Ben Powers takes this trap play and is stacked up at the line by the entire Jefferson front seven. But Powers never stops pumping his legs and, like a bowling ball in slow motion, busts through every defender for a 42-yard score. The Warhawks won, 34-7.
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