Welcome to the CatchMark SportsNet: Player of the Week, where we celebrate the unsung heroes and rising stars who light up the local sports scene! Each week, we put the spotlight on three extraordinary athletes who not only rack up impressive stats but also inspire their teammates and elevate their game.
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Stewart Waters, Senior, Whitehall Cross Country
The Senior runner competed in the WMC Invitational this week. Running a time of 17:18.28, winning him the individual race. He also aided his team to a successful second place finish. He has ran well most of the season with a seasonal PR of 16:18.2.
Annabelle Lowman, Sophomore, Ludington Cross Country
The sophomore won the WMC Invitational with a time of 20:21.27. Lowman also managed to leader her team to a win as well. Her consistent season, marked by a 18:57.4 personal best, shone through.
Bryce Muskovin, Sophomore, Reeths-Puffer Football
The young Muskovin, only being a sophomore, played phenomenally against Spring Lake. Muskovin rushed for 198 yards on 16 carries, notching himself a 12.37 yards/carry rate. This included 2 touchdowns. Defensively he also aided with one tackle. He lead the Rockets to a 26-14 win over the Lakers.
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