44 Ben Saunders, Thomas Dale Knights

Year: Senior   Age: 18

Height/Weight: 5-10, 200   Position: Inside linebacker

Performance: Saunders registered 10 tackles, an interception, forced and recovered a fumble.

On win over Dinwiddie: "It was a great win. Just another win on the road to the playoffs."

Expect shut out?: "Yes. We expect to have a shut out every week."

Bouncing back after tight losses: "It was a challenge. Our team is tough, hard-working people. We stepped up and did what we had to do."

On performance: "My D-line and my other linebackers did the job and helped me along the way."

Funniest teammate: "No. 30 Drake Evans. He's always messing around and joking around."

Favorite subject: "History."

Teammate he'd love to hit: "No. 84 Tyler Lineburger."

On coach Vic Williams: "It's a great experience. He's a good guy and a great coach."

One thing most don't know: "I play baseball at Thomas Dale." Saunders is a catcher.

- Stephen M. Lewis