Players of the Week – Semi Finals

unnamedXZA (11) (1)Dan Negron (Archbishop Stepinac – Jr./ILB):  On Saturday Dan Negron led Crusaders to a 56-0  shutout of previously undefeated St Peters.   Dan recorded 10 solo tackles and assisted on 8. Dan also returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown.

 

 

Qaaddir Shepard   (Iona Prep – Sr./R/LB):  Qaaddir Shepard’s 12 catches kept the pressure on as Iona defeated the defending champions, St. Anthony’s.  Shepard’s catches accumulated 153 yards and two touchdowns.

Edwin Pizarro  (St. John the Baptist – Sr./QB / DB):   Edwin Pizarro was 7/10 for 78 yards passing with 1 touchdown and rushed the ball 10 times for 95 yards.  Edwin was a huge part of St. John’s offense in its 21-14 win over Xavier. Edwin had key runs resulting in first downs toward the end of the game and was efficient with his passes completing 70%.    On the defensive side of the ball Pizarro had 6 tackles and added a key interception to stop a Xavier drive later in the game.

Jack Tigh (Chaminade – Sr./RB):  The special teams play of Jack Tigh proved to be the difference in Chaminade’s Semi-Final victory over St. Joseph by the Sea.  Two of Tigh’s three touchdowns were on special teams.  Tigh took the opening kickoff 87 yard for a touchdown.  Later in the game Tigh scored on a 69 yard punt return.  On offense Tigh added a two yard touchdown run.