Brandeis quarterback Wynter Smith just snatched the Express-News Athlete of the Week honors, and honestly, who’s surprised? The senior delivered a jaw-dropping, record-breaking performance last week that absolutely shredded Roosevelt.
Smith’s Record-Breaking Statement
Smith wasn’t just good, he was *historic*. In that crucial 49-28 victory over Roosevelt, he basically lived in the end zone. The dude rushed 19 times for an insane 153 yards and SIX touchdowns, absolutely shattering the school record for TDs in a single game. And he wasn’t just a runner, either; he tossed for 73 yards and another score on 7-of-10 passing. That’s a total of seven scores, all while keeping the Broncos smack-dab in the middle of the playoff hunt in District 28-6A. This wasn’t some quiet win; this was a statement game for the ages.
Keeping the Heat On the Field
And you thought he’d cool down? Nope. Smith kept his foot on the gas just days later. On Thursday, he led Brandeis to another huge win, a 51-35 takedown of Madison. He stacked up another 232 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries, showing that last week’s heroics were no fluke. Plus, he connected on 8 of 14 passes for 140 yards and two more touchdowns. This kid is on fire, and the Athlete of the Week poll closed mere hours after that Madison game, with Smith easily beating out four other top-tier finalists. It wasn’t even close, right?
Other Local Standouts Steal the Show
While Smith ran away with the top honor, let’s give some serious props to the other absolute studs lighting up the scoreboard and the court. Pieper junior quarterback Lance Reid, who was a backup just weeks ago, absolutely exploded. He carved up East Central for 482 yards and six touchdowns on 19-of-27 passing in Pieper’s 62-31 win. That performance earned him Offensive Player of the Week and moved the Warriors into a tie for second in their district. On defense, Steele senior Pike Kempe bagged his second Defensive Player of the Week nod this season. The guy was a beast, logging 15 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a sack, a quarterback hurry, and a pass breakup in a dominant 57-12 victory over Judson. Talk about making an impact!
And let’s not forget the volleyball court! Highlands junior Riley Reyes was named Volleyball Player of the Week after combining for a ridiculous 72 assists in wins against Edison and Jefferson, averaging over 10 assists per set. She had 42 against Edison and then a huge 30 assists and 20 digs against Jefferson, helping the Owls clinch the District 27-5A championship. Boerne Champion junior Brady Cooksey also put in work with 73 assists, 40 digs, six aces, five blocks, and eight kills across two wins, pushing the Chargers into a tie for first and setting them up for a showdown that they ultimately swept to get the inside track on their district title. What a week for high school sports!
With Wynter Smith playing like this, Brandeis is locked into a serious playoff chase. He is absolutely electric, racking up monster numbers every time he steps on the field. You’ve got to wonder what he’ll pull off next. Keeping those Broncos squarely in the hunt for District 28-6A is going to be a must-watch every single week.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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