PA NEWS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

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PA NEWS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The Port Arthur News

Jeremy Granger, Orangefield - Only a six-touchdown performance could out do Port Neches-Groves' Harrison Tatum for this week’s top spot for player-of-the-week. Granger was nothing short of spectacular, rushing for four touchdowns and receiving two more, helping the Bobcats get their first win of the season on Friday night against Bridge City. Granger piled up 198 yards on the ground on 14 carries, including scores from 12, six, 54 and 43 yards. Granger also caught two passes for 62 yards, scoring on both receptions. His first came on an 11-yard pass play that gave his team an early 7-0 lead. Later, he scored on a 51-yard pass play. Bobcats head coach Blake Morrison said Granger's performance was special. "It was absolutely a great night," Morrison said. "It was one of those nights most kids can only dream about and he got to live it."

Honor Roll

Harrison Tatum, Port Neches-Groves - In a battle for the top-spot in District 22-4A, this quarterback was nearly perfect on Friday night against the Lumberton Raiders. Tatum threw for 185 yards on 13-of-15 passing. He completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to Matt Johnson and scored on a 1-yard run as well. Tatum very well could have been 14-of-15 if the officials had ruled correctly on a very questionable call. Among the many things he did statistically, head coach Matt Burnett was really pleased with Tatum's six cut blocks that helped spring free the Indians' running backs. "He really had a big night for us," Burnett said. "He was very instrumental in the outcome of the game. He got the offense clicking from the start." Tatum graded out at a 90.

Patterson Clay, Memorial - Aside from a last quarter letdown from the Titans, this senior running back had an outstanding night. Clay rushed for one touchdown, carrying the ball 18 times for 122 yards, which is the most yards in a game for any Titan this season. Clay also caught six passes for 55 yards. Head coach Ronnie Thompson said Clay played extremely well, blocked very well and did everything he could have been asked to do.

Daunte Raymond, East Chambers - This running back found a lot of holes on Friday night but it’s what he did after contact that made head coach Tony Valastro so happy. Raymond rushed for 172 yards on 21 carries and found the end zone once as well. "He did a great job after contact," Valastro said. "He hit the holes hard and spent a lot of time dragging people around the field."

Wareall Grogan, Nederland - This junior defensive end was a monster on Friday night against Ozen, piling up 10 tackles, including four for a loss. Grogan made huge contributions in the second half for the Bulldogs, helping Nederland turn a 14-10 defecit at halftime into a 31-14 victory. Grogan made two sacks in that second half and also caused a fumble. Head coach Larry Neumann said Grogan graded out at an 85.

Dustin Breaux, Bridge City - This senior quarterback did a little bit of everything on Friday night. Not only did he throw for three touchdowns but he rushed for a 56-yard touchdown as well. Breaux threw for 219 yards on 19-of-35 passing and rushed for 112 yards on 16 carries.

Brad Berg, Sabine Pass - This junior outside linebacker played a strong game in a losing effort to West Hardin on Friday night. Berg made 12 tackles, including six assists, and forced one fumble.