Tri Cities players of the week
Offense
Mike Adams Aurora Central
The Chargers picked up their first win of the season behind a superb effort from this junior quarterback. Adams completed 18 of 24 passes for 343 yards and 6 touchdowns -- including four in the fourth quarter -- to rally ACC past St. Edward 52-36.
Defense
Jack Leopardo St. Charles East
The junior defensive back gave the Saints a 7-0 lead when he intercepted a Waubonsie Valley pass in the first quarter and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown. The Saints went on to edge the Warriors 14-13 in a key early-season game that could end up having a big say in who wins the Upstate Eight title.
Mike Adams
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