It’s time to pick the Hometown Life Prep Athlete of the Week!
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This week’s nominees are…
Benny Eziuka, Detroit Catholic Central: Returned an interception 61 yards for a touchdown and three tackles (two solo) during a 42-19 win over Detroit Cass Tech in the Division 1 football state championship.
Brendan Sise, Livonia Stevenson: Scored two goals and assisted on two others in an 8-0 win over Salem in hockey.
Cameron James, Canton: Scored two goals and had five assists in a 7-5 win over Lakes Area United in hockey.
Brady Cadreau, Salem: Scored a hat trick in a 4-2 win over Grosse Pointe South in hockey.
Ethan Egelski, Northville: Was one of three Mustangs with two goals and one assists in a 7-3 win over Novi in hockey.
Alex Kero, South Lyon Unified: Scored a hat trick and had an assist in an 8-3 win over the Fenton-Linden Griffins in hockey.
Alex Green, Walled Lake United: Scored a goal and had an assist in a 7-3 win over the Fenton Linden Griffins in hockey.
Kristian Marchese, Detroit Catholic Central: Scored the winning goal in a 4-2 win over East Grand Rapids in hockey.
Efe Oztorun, Cranbrook: Totaled five points, including four assists, in a 7-2 win over Detroit Country Day in hockey.
Miles Ransford, Birmingham Unified: Scored a goal and had an assist in a 4-0 win over the M-1 Unified Griffins in hockey.
Owen Swims, Farmington United: Scored three goals and had an assist in a 7-5 loss to the North Oakland Eagles in hockey.
Brandon Folsom covers high school sports in metro Detroit for Hometown Life. Follow him on his new X.com account at @folsomwrites.
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