Football: Big Central Player of the Week ballot for Week 3
Welcome to the third MyCentralJersey.com’s Big Central Conference Readers’ Choice Football Player of the Week poll of the 2022 season.
Voting closes Thursday at noon.
Please note that the votes don't always show up immediately. There are lags for the votes to register and a winner isn't declared until hours after the poll closes.
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Isaiah Barnes
North Brunswick
The senior contributed to a big North Brunswick defensive effort in the Raiders’ 33-7 win over Old Bridge. The defensive end had six tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery. North Brunswick (3-0) has allowed a combined 17 points in its three wins.
Connor Laverty
Bernards
The junior quarterback accounted for five touchdowns in Bernards’ 35-0 win over Voorhees. He threw for 179 yards and four TDs, while completing 64 percent of his passes (11-for-17). Laverty also rushed for a touchdown (31 yards on three carries). The Mountaineers improved to 3-1.
Joseph Lepore
South River
The junior excelled on both sides of the ball as Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Pearson looked on in South River’s 31-0 win over Bound Brook. Lepore caught a 35-yard touchdown pass from Parker Lane and scored on a 60-yard interception return. He also caught a screen pass and tossed it to Darius Armstrong, who scored on the 70-yard hook and ladder play.
Brett Makowsky
A.L. Johnson
The senior kicker/punter helped Johnson (3-0) remain undefeated with a 38-0 win over Metuchen. He went 5-for-5 in his point-after attempts, booted a 29-yard field goal and boomed a 55-yard punt.
Shawn Purcell
Manville
The senior was all over the field for the Mustangs in their 46-7 win over Dayton. The elusive Purcell rushed for 195 yards on nine carries and scored touchdowns on runs of 63, 59, 5 and 39 yards. He also caught a 55-yard touchdown pass from Danny Wildgoose as Manville improved to 3-1.
Patrick Smith
South Plainfield
The explosive junior has a chance to produce a huge play every time he touches the ball. He rushed for 155 yards on seven carries in South Plainfield’s 53-30 win over North Plainfield. Smith scored on runs of 1, 18, 55 and 60 yards. He's rushed for 301 yards for the undefeated Tigers (3-0).
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