WARREN, Pa . – Central Clarion’s Jase Ferguson and Redbank Valley’s Braylon Wagner have been putting up incredible numbers week in and week out while leading their teams to unbeaten records.
And the duo will meet on the field Friday night in New Bethlehem, which is probably why it is fitting that on a weekend of great offensive numbers across District 9, they are the co-Week Nine Jim Kelly District 9 Football Players of the Week powered by the Allegheny Grille in Foxburg.
Wagner got the weekend kicked off by accounting for six touchdowns in Redbank Valley’s 52-28 win over Brockway Thursday, while Ferguson continued his outstanding play by accounting for seven scores in Central Clarion’s 59-0 win over St. Marys.
Wagner threw for 310 yards and five touchdowns (21 of 34) while also rushing for a touchdown. He carried the ball nine times for 36 yards.
Ferguson accounted for 315 total yards of offense going 9 of 15 passing for 189 yards and four scores while rushing six times for 126 yards and three touchdowns.
It is the third time this year that each player has earned Player of the Week honors.
A special shoutout this week also goes to the Karns City offensive line which paved the way for the Gremlins to run for 601 yards and score 70 points vs. Bradford.
Joining Wagner and Ferguson on the District 9 Honor Roll are 14 players
DISTRICT 9 HONOR ROLL
Braylon Fox – Brockway
Blake Pisarcik – Brockway
Jake Pete – Brookville
Malakai Zucal – Cameron County
Gavyn Ayers – Coudersport
Garrett Nissel – DuBois
Noah Cherry – Elk County Catholic
Luke Cramer – Karns City
Aiden Bliss – Port Allegany
Peyton Stiles – Port Allegany
Ashton Kahle – Redbank Valley
Jonah Ganoe – Smethport
Brody Dittman – Union/A-C Valley
Trey Fleming – Union/A-C Valley
ABOUT THE ALLEGHENY GRILLE
The Allegheny Grille, where you come for the food and stay for the view, is a restaurant situated alongside the Allegheny River in Foxburg with breathtaking views, stellar service, and fine cuisine. Enjoy fabulous fine dining in a casual, elegant atmosphere.
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ABOUT JIM KELLY
Jim Kelly is the Hall of Fame quarterback of the Buffalo Bills who grew up in East Brady, Pa. and went to Miami (Fla). Kelly was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002 after passing for over 45,000 yards as a pro, including two seasons in the USFL, with 320 career touchdown passes. He led the Bills to four straight AFC Titles. Kelly’s name on the award is being used with his permission.
2023 DISTRICT 9 JIM KELLY PLAYERS OF THE WEEK POWERED BY THE ALLEGHENY GRILLE
Week 1 – Trey Wingard, DuBois
Week 2 – Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion
Week 3 – Braylon Wagner, Redbank Valley
Week 4 – Owen Bish, Union/A-C Valley
Week 5 – Gavyn Ayers, Coudersport
Week 6 – Maddox Baughman, Cameron County
Week 7 – Braylon Wagner, Redbank Valley
Week 8 – Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion and Matthew Davis, St. Marys
Week 9 – Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion and Braylon Wagner, Redbank Valley
