Who will be the lohud Flag Football Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital? It’s time to look at the standouts from April 20-26.
Check out the nominees in lohud Flag Football Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital, and cast your vote. The athletes’ credentials are listed above the fan poll, which will be open until 3 p.m. Wednesday. The winner will be announced on lohud sports social media on Wednesday.
Past winners this season: Juliana DiMarino, Westlake/Briarcliff, Juliana DiMarino, Westlake/Briarcliff; Lia Buerkle, Putnam Valley
Let’s meet the candidates.
Myriam Areche, Yonkers
The junior had four touchdowns – two rushing and two receiving – against Ossining and also had three interceptions against Mamaroneck.
Avery Dudones, Brewster
The senior, over three games in the last week, had 26 catches for nine touchdowns and four extra points, and added seven interceptions on defense.
Natalie D’Ippolito, Somers
The sophomore had five touchdowns over the last week, including a pick-six. She also had a career-high 14 flag pulls against Brewster.
Fiona Kelleher, Mahopac
The senior had five touchdowns, two interceptions, 203 all-purpose yards and 11 tackles over three league games in the last week.
Alexa Keller, Eastchester
The junior had 15 receptions for 168 yards and three touchdowns over the last week.
Alyssa Sanchez, Tappan Zee
Over three games in the last week, the freshman had three receptions for 202 yards and a touchdown, and added 10 flag pulls on defense.
Summer Scrocca, Putnam Valley
Over the last week, the junior had eight rushes for 77 yards and a touchdown, as well as nine receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown against Byram Hills.
Phil Strum is local sports editor for The Journal News/lohud.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Flag Football Player of the Week, presented by White Plains Hospital
Reporting by Phil Strum, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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