Stayton's Ben Rash named SJ Athlete of the Week in reader poll
Gary Horowitz
Ben Rash, Stayton football
Stayton's Ben Rash has been selected Statesman Journal Athlete of the Week in a readers poll.
The junior quarterback/defensive back threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 160 yards and a score to lead the Eagles' to a 28-27 win over defending Class 4A state champion Cottage Grove.
This week's nominees:
Colby Johnson, Dallas football
The junior running back/free safety ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and had five tackles, including two for losses. He also blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown in the Dragons' 35-20 win at North Salem.
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Josh Raynak, South Salem football
The senior tight end/linebacker had 14 tackles, including two for loss, and one reception for four yards in a 23-21 loss to McMinnville.
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Elizabeth Seare, West Salem girls soccer
The senior goalkeeper recorded 20 saves and three shutouts in the Titans' first three games of the season.
Note: season.Please submit Athlete of the Week nominations along with a mug shot to ghorowitz@StatesmanJournal.com by noon Mondays.