Here’s who you picked for Kansas City Star’s high school football Player of the Week

Joseph Hernandez
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After a wild Week 1 of high school football in Kansas City, we asked coaches to send in their recommendations for players of the week. The votes are in, and our readers chose Ty Williams, a senior running back from Grain Valley.

Williams helped lead Grain Valley to a 46-42 victory over Fort Osage last Friday, finishing with 228 rushing yards and four touchdowns. It came at a cost, as Williams was knocked out of the game late in the fourth quarter after taking a hard hit to his quad.

Grain Valley head coach David Allie said they’ve used this week to recover, and Williams should be good to go for Friday’s matchup against Grandview.

”While Ty is one of our best players, he is an even better leader,” Allie said. “His dedication and support of his teammates led him to be elected by the team as one of our four captains this season.”

Williams gave a shoutout to his offensive line: “They work day in and day out and make me look way better than I actually am,” he said. “It was a group effort, and without everyone playing their part, we would not have secured the victory.”

Other players nominated include:

  • Marcus Neal, Raytown South: The linebacker had six tackles, one sack and one interception in a 28-19 victory over Truman.

  • Sheldon Locke, Raytown South: The quarterback finished with 157 passing yards and one passing touchdown, along with 32 rushing yards and one touchdown in the 28-19 victory over Truman.

  • Michael Larry Jr., Truman: He finished with 32 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, a 12-yard reception, 2.5 tackles and a 57-yard punt return touchdown in a 28-19 loss to Raytown South.

  • Sal Caldarella, Grain Valley: The quarterback had 206 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and 84 rushing yards in a 46-42 victory over Fort Osage.

  • Donovan George, Blue Springs: The running back had 168 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 30-20 victory over Staley.

  • Javon Minor, Belton: The running back finished with 186 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-20 victory over Excelsior Springs.

  • Montrell Moore, Center: The running back and linebacker had 124 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown and a 65-yard interception return touchdown in a 20-7 victory over St. Joseph Lafayette.

  • Isaiah Mozee, Lee’s Summit North: The wide receiver had six receptions for 129 yards and one touchdown in a 27-20 victory over Liberty North.

Week 2 in Missouri continues and it’s the first week of the season for Kansas high school football teams. Check out the schedule for this week’s Friday night lights in Kansas City.