Treasure Valley football player of the week (Week 1)
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See the winner, and all the nominees, below.
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Dillon Fine, Homedale: Went 14-for-18 for 334 yards and five TDs, and ran for another score in his starting debut at quarterback in a 54-7 win vs. Filer.
Isaac Brennan, Emmett: After the Huskies’ starting quarterback went down with an injury in practice, he stepped in and ran for a school-record 315 yards and two touchdowns in a come-from-behind, 33-30 win at Blackfoot.
Derrik Walker, New Plymouth: Accounted for 216 all-purpose yards and three TDs in a 40-14 win against New Plymouth. He had three catches for 136 yards and two touchdowns, and returned a kickoff 80 yards for another score.
Matt Irwin, Owyhee: Racked up five total touchdowns, four passing and one rushing, in the Storm’s 38-8 win over Centennial.
Justin McGee, Mountain View: Went 10-for-13 for 101 yards and two TDs, and ran for 107 yards and the game-winning score in a 31-26 upset of No. 3-ranked Meridian.
Tacoma Kelly, Garden Valley: Finished with six touchdowns in a 37-14 upset win over No. 2 Dietrich. He threw for 204 yards and four TDs, ran for 165 yards and a TD, and he caught a touchdown.
Cash Cahill, Cole Valley Christian: Went 16-for-21 for 301 yards and four TDs in a 62-6 win at Parma. He also ran for a touchdown.
Alex Hess, Boise: Ran for 189 yards and two touchdowns on just 10 carries in a 42-0 rout of Ridgevue.
Pete Minnaert, Bishop Kelly: Racked up 199 all-purpose yards and three TDs in a 49-14 win over Capital. He only needed two carries for 101 yards and two TDs. He also returned a kickoff 98 yards to the end zone.
Jayden Walker, Weiser: Only needed eight carries to run for 108 yards and three TDs in a 42-21 win against Buhl.
Rylan Frank, Melba: Finished with 246 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns in a 38-22 win at St. Maries. He ran for 72 yards and two TDs, added 132 receiving yards and one TD, and he threw for 42 yards and a score.
Kaelun Jones, Horseshoe Bend: Ran for 302 yards and five touchdowns in a 46-34 loss to Hagerman.
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This story was originally published August 28, 2023 at 2:16 PM.
