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Monday, November 19, 2012

Vote Now: Pick the Top GAC Football Player for the 2012 Season

Vote for the fan's choice for best GAC football player.

The 2012 football season is in the books for most the Gateway Athletic Conference teams. Yes, it's time for another edition of the St. Charles County Athlete of the Week fan poll. Except this week has a twist. Instead of looking at the last week, we're looking at the entire season.  Tell us in the poll below: Who was the top GAC football player in 2012? Shane Barrett—Fort Zumwalt East: The Lions sophomore quarterback had a solid first season leading the East offense. As a passer, Barrett was 80-for-169 for 1,441 yards and 17 touchdowns against 10 interceptions. Running the ball, Barrett was tied for the GAC Central in touchdowns with 13. He actually led the conference with 82 points scored thanks to two successful two-point conversions. …

Monday, October 29, 2012

Vote Now: Select the Top Playoff Performer of the First Round

Make your voice heard, vote in our St. Charles County Athlete of the Week fan poll.

It's time for another edition of the St. Charles County Athlete of the Week fan poll.  This week we look to the football field. Tell us in the poll below: Which St. Charles County football player was the best in the first round of the 2012 playoffs? Dillon Bowman—Fort Zumwalt South: Fort Zumwalt South's Dillon Bowman may not have had the big numbers Thursday night against Zumwalt North, but he came through when it mattered. Bowman picked a 25-yard touchdown run in overtime and then successfully made the two-point conversion to give the Bulldogs a big Week 10 playoff win over the rival Panthers. The touchdown was Bowman's second big play of the game. Earlier in the contest, he completed his only pass of the day to Casey Owens for a 65-yard …

Monday, October 22, 2012

Vote Now: Name the Top Football Player from Week 9

Make your voice heard, vote in our St. Charles County Athlete of the Week fan poll.

It's time for another edition of the St. Charles County Athlete of the Week fan poll.  This week we turn our attention to the football field. Tell us in the poll below: Which St. Charles County football player had the best Week 9? Armand Keely—Orchard Farm: Orchard Farm pulled out a big win in the final moments on Friday night. The Eagles scored 14 fourth-quarter points to beat Clopton 27-26. The first score that started the comeback was a two-yard run by Armand Kelly. The TD was his second in the game. In total, Kelly carried the ball 21 times for 128 yards to power the Orchard Farm offense.  Jordan Norwine—Christian High School: The O'Fallon Christian Eagles closed out the regular season with a huge 38-12 win against Lift for Life. The …

Monday, October 15, 2012

Vote Now: Which Football Player Was Great in Week 8?

Make your voice heard, vote in our St. Charles County Athlete of the Week fan poll.

It's time for another edition of the St. Charles County Athlete of the Week fan poll.  This week we turn our attention to the football field. Tell us in the poll below: Which St. Charles County football player had the best Week 8? Shane Barrett—Fort Zumwalt East: Fort Zumwalt East pulled out a one-point win against Washington Friday night. A key player for the Lions? Sophomore quarterback Shane Barrett. Once again the dual-threat QB got things done through the air and on the ground. He ran the ball 22 times for 115 yards (5.2 yards per carry). Throwing the ball, he was 16-for-24 for 171 yards and four scores against just one interception. Clay Stulce—Duchesne: The Duchesne Pioneers had a huge 42-14 win against St. Charles in Week 8. …

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Holt's Mitchell Picks up Win

Holt's Tray Mitchell is a near unanimous choice for the best football player form Week 7.

In a week of big-game performances, Holt's Tray Mitchell stood out. He racked up a bunch of yards on the ground, three touchdowns and one Patch Athlete of the Week award. Let's go to the results. Which St. Charles County football player had the best Week 7? Mitchell carried the load for Holt in Saturday's win against Fort Zumwalt East. In an upset, the Indians knocked off the Lions 35-13 and Mitchell's ground game was a huge reason for the win. Carrying the ball 17 times, Mitchell racked up a staggering 245 yards—an impressive 14.4-yard per attempt. He picked up two long touchdowns—one from 37 yards out and the other from 49 yards. His third score was easier, scoring on a two-yard run. *** Patch wants to thank everyone who voted. Remember…

Monday, October 8, 2012

Vote Now: Choose the Top Football Player from Week 7

Help decide which St. Charles County football player had the best week.

It's time for another edition of the St. Charles County Athlete of the Week fan poll.  This week we turn our attention to the football field. Tell us in the poll below: Which St. Charles County football player had the best Week 7? Teddy Williamson—Fort Zumwalt West: Teddy Williamson had no problem finding the endzone on Friday night. In Zumwalt West's win against Howell Central, Williamson helped power the Jaguars' offense with four scores. He ran the ball 20 times in the contest and racked up 201 yards. Four of his runs went for scores—a 4-yard run in the first, a 5-yard run in the second and a pair of long runs in the third. The first was a 60-yard score; the second was a score from 80-yards out.   Deantrell Prince—Christian High School…

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