VOTE NOW for the Wichita Falls-area Boys Athlete of the Week
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One week into the Texas high school football season and several Wichita Falls-area players have made their mark. From career-high games to quarterbacks leading their teams to crucial opening-week wins, Week 1 produced no shortage of standout performances.
We narrowed the field to four candidates for Wichita Falls-area Athlete of the Week. Nominations can be sent by 5 p.m. Saturday by coaching staffs in and around the Wichita Falls area to [email protected].
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Read about each nominee below and cast your vote. The poll is set to close at noon Friday, Sept. 4.
Cole Birkhead, Memorial
Birkhead made the most of his first game as Memorial's starting quarterback, throwing for 394 yards and a school-record seven touchdowns in the Mavericks' 54-34 season-opening win over Fort Worth Paschal. Six of his touchdown passes came in the first half as Memorial built a 47-22 halftime lead to help Ross Dillard pick up his first win as a head coach.
Brock Belcher, Windthorst
Belcher accounted for seven touchdowns in Windthorst's 49-43 win over Holliday. The senior quarterback completed 22 of 30 passes for 318 yards and four touchdowns while adding 122 rushing yards and three scores to help the Trojans down the Eagles in both teams' season opener. He nearly came down with an interception on defense as well but was ruled out of bounds.
Knox Hodges, Legacy
Hodges delivered a strong opening-night performance for Legacy, throwing for 327 yards and three touchdowns in a 24-21 win over Grapevine. The junior quarterback helped the Leopards out to an impressive start to the season after going 2-18 over their first two varsity seasons.
Cooper Corley, Graham
Corley made a smooth transition into his new role, helping Graham roll past Godley 42-12 in his first varsity start at quarterback. After playing safety last season, Corley took over a Steers offense that returned 10 starters and helped navigate Graham to a convincing season-opening win.