THE SPORTS REPORTS: WAVERLY'S SHAW, TROY/CANTON'S McROBERTS NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRM REGIONAL 'ATHLETES OF THE WEEK' (2024-09-26)

The Sports Reports
Waverly sophomore Ben Shaw had a big night on both sides of the football in a win over Horseheads, and senior Alex McRoberts shined for two teams — one Troy, and one Canton. They are The Sports Reports / Ziff Law Firm Regional “Athletes of the Week,” for the week ending Sept. 21.

WAVERLY’S SHAW NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRST REGIONAL BOYS “ATHLETE OF THE WEEK”
Shaw completed 22 of 29 passes for 270 yards, and four TDs in Waverly’s 34-21 win over Horseheads.

Shaw, who also ran for 11 yards on one carry, tossed TD passes of 63, 24, 30, and 4 — the final two to UConn commit Xavier Watson, who had nine catches for 90 yards.

Shaw also led the Wolverine defense with 13 tackles.

Honorable Mentions: Horseheads’ Elijah Friend (soccer), Owego’s Matt Higgins (soccer), Wellsboro’s Ryder Bowen (football), Troy’s Brandon Gilliland, and Northeast Bradford’s Carsen Perkins.

TROY / CANTON’S McROBERTS NAMED ZIFF LAW FIRST REGIONAL GIRLS “ATHLETE OF THE WEEK”
McRoberts scored five goals and dished out two assists as Troy remained unbeaten in NTL play. She also booted a field goal for Canton football.

McRoberts had one goal and one assist in Troy’s 8-0 win over NEB on Tuesday. On Friday, McRoberts had four goals and one assist in a 9-0 win over NP-Mansfield.

Friday night, McRoberts booted a 24-yard field goal, and one extra point in Canton’s 19-16 loss to Montgomery.

Honorable Mentions: Waverly Makenzie Olmsted (soccer), Owego’s Kaelyn Katchuk (diving), Williamson’s Maddie Bailey (soccer), and Horseheads’ Sibby Lowe (swimming).

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