SCFA announces Week 9 Players of the Week

The Southern California Football Association is proud to announce the Week 9 Players of the Week.

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK (Click to view complete list/nominations)

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
College: Citrus
Player Name: Brian Salazar Jr.
Position: QB
Height: 6'3
Weight: 170
Year: Fr.
High School: Monrovia
Hometown: Monrovia
State: CA
Nominated For: Offensive Player
Game Statistics/Highlights: Salazar Jr. accounted for 7 touchdowns in Citrus' win over Santa Barbara. He completed 21 of 33 passes for 432 yards (13.1 yards/attempt) with 6 passing TDs. On the ground, he had 10 carries for 64 yards, including a 48-yard rushing touchdown.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
College: Santa Monica
Player Name: Tyler Thomas
Position: DB
Height: 5-11
Weight: 181
Year: So.
High School: Santa Monica
Hometown: Atlanta
State: GA
Nominated For: Defensive Player
Game Statistics/Highlights: Thomas came up with a pair of big interceptions in the end zone (2nd INT on 4th and goal on Glendale's final drive of game) to end two potential Glendale scoring drives. He also had 5 tackles (3 solo), 1 tackle for 3 yards lost, and 1 pass breakup.

SPECIAL TEAMS/ALL-PURPOSE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
College: San Diego Mesa
Player Name: Makai Gray-Virgil
Position: All-Purpose
Height: 5'9
Weight: 160
Year: So.
High School: Lincoln
Hometown: San Diego
State: CA
Nominated For: Offensive Player
Game Statistics/Highlights: Gray-Virgil had 6 kickoff returns for 224 yards, including a 94-yard return for a touchdown. He also had 2 receptions for 67 yards.

- Selections based on nominations by coaches, sports information directors, and team statisticians.