One week into the Texas highschool soccer season and a number of other Wichita Falls-area gamers have made their mark. From career-high video games to quarterbacks main their groups to essential opening-week wins, Week 1 produced no scarcity of standout performances.
We narrowed the sphere to 4 candidates for Wichita Falls-area Athlete of the Week. Nominations may be despatched by 5 p.m. Saturday by teaching staffs in and across the Wichita Falls space to sports activities@timesrecordnews.com.
Examine every nominee under and forged your vote. The ballot is ready to shut at midday Friday, Sept. 4.
Cole Birkhead, Memorial
Birkhead made essentially the most of his first recreation as Memorial's beginning quarterback, l. Six of his landing passes got here within the first half as Memorial constructed a 47-22 halftime lead to assist Ross Dillard decide up his first win as a head coach.
Brock Belcher, Windthorst
Belcher accounted for seven touchdowns in Windthorst's 49-43 win over Holliday. The senior quarterback accomplished 22 of 30 passes for 318 yards and 4 touchdowns whereas including 122 speeding yards and three scores to assist the Trojans down the Eagles in each groups' season opener. He almost got here down with an interception on protection as nicely however was dominated out of bounds.
Knox Hodges, Legacy
Hodges delivered a powerful opening-night efficiency for Legacy, throwing for 327 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-21 win over Grapevine. The junior quarterback helped the Leopards out to a formidable begin to the season after going 2-18 over their first two varsity seasons.
Cooper Corley, Graham
Corley made a easy transition into his new position, serving to Graham roll previous Godley 42-12 in his first varsity begin at quarterback. After enjoying security final season, Corley took over a Steers offense that returned 10 starters and helped navigate Graham to a convincing season-opening win.
