Time to vote for The Times-Reporter Athletes of the Week (Aug. 17-23)
Fall sports is underway and it's time to cast your vote for this weeks Times-Reporter Athlete of the Week.
The first week of fall sports in the Tuscarawas area has arrived, and it's time for The Times-Reporter to recognize standout performances from student-athletes. Fans are invited to cast their vote for their favorite athlete during the inaugural Athlete of the Week poll for the upcoming week of August 17-23. The voting window will close on Friday, August 28 at Noon.
To nominate an athlete, send an email to sports@timesreporter.com by Sunday at Noon, including the athlete's name, school, sport, and a brief description of their accomplishment during the week.
Indian Valley football made a strong start to the season with a season opener victory over Green. Ryker Williams stepped into a leadership role, stepping up to the plate in his first leadership position. Dieter Weber, the Dover football player, had a stellar performance with 17 completed passes for 242 yards, one touchdown, and three rushing touchdowns.
Mike Ritterbeck from Fairless football threw for 169 yards, three touchdowns, and added two rushing touchdowns. Coleton Adams from Tusky Valley football threw for 207 yards and three touchdowns in a commanding 35-0 victory. Jaxon Jones from Malern football completed 143 yards and two touchdowns, with 36 yards and two rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Brody Baughman from Strasburg football totaled five total touchdowns, four of them in the air, in a 43-14 win. B raylon Brooks from Garaway football recorded eight tackles, three for loss, and two sacks in a dominant 20-6 performance against Canton South. Ryker Williams, once again, led Indian Valley football with 140 yards and two touchdowns in the air and 79 yards and one touchdown on the ground.
Reese St. Clair from Indian Valley football went for a game-high 153 yards and one touchdown in the backfield. Dover football's Dante Clark had an impressive game with eight catches for 143 yards and a touchdown, while also running in a touchdown. Claymont football's Brady Henry, who suffered a season-ending injury last year, threw for 147 yards and two touchdowns.
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