NORTH JERSEY INTERSCHOLASTIC CONFERENCE
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Shane Armstrong, Palisades Park-Leonia, Jr., QB/DB
Armstrong accumulated 188 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries, 51 yards on 4-of-9 passing, and seven tackles, including one tackle for loss, in a 25-20 win over Lodi on Friday in Palisades Park. It’s the second win in a row for the Tigers, who overcame a 20-0 deficit to win last week. In the last two games, Armstrong has 32 rushes for 248 yards and four scores.
Michael Napolitano, Hasbrouck Heights, Sr., RB/DB
Napolitano put together one of his most explosive games for Hasbrouck Heights in its 47-21 win over Secaucus on Friday at home. The senior running back dialed up six rushes for 150 yards and two touchdowns to go with a 99-yard kick return for a score. The big night brings his season touchdown total to 14, including 11 rushing scores and 868 yards on the ground.
Manny De La Hoz, Weehawken, Sr., RB
De Laz Hoz was the difference maker for Weehawken in its 26-21 victor at home on Friday night over Wallington. The senior running back dominated the opposing defense to the tune of 145 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries. With the Indians trailing heading into the fourth quarter, De La Hoz scored the game-winning touchdown on a 14-yard run to put the home side up late. Friday night was already the third time this season that De La Hoz has rushed for at least 100 yards.
