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BOUND WISCONSIN WEEK 8 FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEES
Lachlan Daffinson, G-E-T
G-E-T was 1-6 heading into Friday night, while Arcadia was 5-2. However, G-E-T kept its playoff hopes alive with a shocking 40-16 win over the Raiders. With two quarterbacks injured, sophomore Lachlan Daffinson moved to quarterback from running back, completing nine-of-10 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown to go with 24 carries for 151 yards and three scores. Daffinson also had a 72-yard pick-six to key the Red Hawks to victory.
Ronald Hatch, Webster
Webster moved to 7-1 overall with a 50-28 victory over Elmwood/Plum City. Senior running back Ronald Hatch ran the ball 20 times for 356 yards and five touchdowns, including a 98-yard touchdown scamper. He also caught a 16-yard pass and had 14 tackles on defense.
Matthew Huffman, Hillsboro
Hillsboro took a big step toward playoff qualification with a 27-6 victory over Necedah on Friday night. Junior running back Matthew Huffman had a big day, rushing 30 times for 280 yards and three touchdowns for the Tigers.
Cohen Kraus, Racine Lutheran
Kraus helped Racine Lutheran remain unbeaten as they took down defending Division 7 state champion Kenosha St. Joseph 33-6 in a crossover contest. Kraus completed 12-of-18 passes for 167 yards and a score, ran for 109 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries, was credited with 21 tackles (3 for loss), forced a fumble, and averaged 43 yards per punt.
Blake Williamson, Mondovi
Mondovi continued to roll in a wild 62-57 win over Elk Mound, despite giving up 470 rushing yards. Williamson provided a host of big plays, including two catches for 102 yards plus eight carries for 165 yards and two touchdowns. He also had eight tackles on defense.
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