The Star’s high school football players of the week for Sept. 29
Ben Kobel
SCHOOL: Lee's Summit West
YEAR: Sophomore
After an injury to starting quarterback Cole Taylor, Kobel entered last week's game with Park Hill facing a five-point deficit. He led the Titans back in regulation and then rushed for the game-winning touchdown in overtime. He finished 13 of 17 for 119 yards, with one passing touchdown and a rushing score.
Sam McDowell: 816-234-4869, @SamMcDowell11
Travis Pickert
SCHOOL: St. James Academy
YEAR: Senior
The Eastern Kansas League sacks leader, Pickert added to that total in a big way last week. In a 29-20 win against Blue Valley Northwest, he was a terror, recording five sacks, 11 solo tackles and a quarterback hurry. One of those sacks came in the end zone, resulting in a St. James safety.
Ashley Scoby: 816-234-4875, @AshleyScoby
This story was originally published September 29, 2016 at 6:36 PM with the headline "The Star’s high school football players of the week for Sept. 29."