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Butler quarterback Evan Smith throws a pass in the first quarter against St. Mary (Rutherford) during Friday night football on September 13, 2019 in Morris County. Butler won, 62-28.
Check out NJ Advance Media’s selections for the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference Players of the Week following Week1 games below:
OFFENSE
Evan Smith, Butler, Sr., QB: Smith was among the biggest stars in all of New Jersey in Week 1 as the Butler quarterback erupted for a 7-TD performance in a 62-28 win over St. Mary (Ruth.). Smith was nearly perfect through the air, completing 14-of-17 passes for 240 yards with four touchdowns and equally as dangerous and productive on the ground, rushing 13 times for 68 yards and another three scores. Butler, a reigning sectional champion, is now 2-0.
DEFENSE
James Blake, Lyndhurst, Sr., DL: Lyndhurst improved to 2-0 with its 27-7 win over Secaucus, which included a big defensive performance from Blake. The senior lineman registered 12 total tackles, including 11 of the solo variety and five behind the line of scrimmage, and added three sacks. Blake leads Lyndhurst in both total tackles (19) and TFLs (6).
JJ Conrad focuses on the Super Football Conference and North Jersey Interscholastic Conference. He may be reached at jconrad@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter, @JJ_Conrad.
