The Star’s high school football players of the week (Nov. 19)
Missouri: Skylar Thompson
SCHOOL: Fort Osage
YEAR: Senior
Thompson, a quarterback, threw three touchdowns and ran for three more in a 42-10 win against Park Hill last week in the Missouri Class 5 state quarterfinals. He completed 13 of 19 passes for 232 yards and ran for another 131 yards for the Indians.
Sam McDowell, smcdowell@kcstar.com
Kansas: Christian Jegen
SCHOOL: Mill Valley
YEAR: Senior
Jegen led the Jaguars to a 56-21 victory against Pittsburg last week in the Kansas Class 5A state quarterfinals. He scored three touchdowns on the ground, with 170 rushing yards in 19 carries. He also had three TDs through the air, with five receptions for 103 yards. He also had three tackles on defense.
Kathleen Gier, kgier@kcstar.com
This story was originally published November 19, 2015 at 8:30 PM with the headline "The Star’s high school football players of the week (Nov. 19)."