The Star’s high school football players of the week for Oct. 27
Jake Boyd
SCHOOL: Smithville
YEAR: Senior
In a shutout victory against St. Joseph Benton last week, Boyd was a monster on defense. He recorded 16 tackles, including two for loss, and had one sack. And he rushed for both of the Warriors’ touchdowns.
Sam McDowell: 816-234-4869, @SamMcDowell11
Nigil Houston
SCHOOL: Shawnee Mission East
YEAR: Senior
In SM East’s 54-0 shellacking of Shawnee Mission West, running back Nigil Houston was instrumental, carrying 10 times for 173 yards and three touchdowns. He has a staggering 16.13 yards-per-carry average, on 67 carries on the season.
Ashley Scoby: 816-234-4875, @AshleyScoby
This story was originally published October 27, 2016 at 5:25 PM with the headline "The Star’s high school football players of the week for Oct. 27."