OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Cortez Braham, Hutchinson
Blue Dragon sophomore wide receiver Cortez Braham became the first Hutchinson receiver since 2014 to catch three touchdown passes in a single game against Independence Sunday night. Braham's helped the No. 1 Blue Dragons to a 42-24 win at No. 7 Indy. Braham had career highs of six receptions, 141 yards and the aforementioned three touchdown catches. He scored on plays of 27, 56 and 7 yards. Braham's effort was part of Hutch's first 300-yard passing performance. The Dragons threw for 312 yards and amassed a season-high 512 yards for the game.
OTHERS NOMINATED: Kevontae McDonald, Butler; CJ Hall, Dodge City

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Nickendre, Stiger, Butler
Nickendre Stiger, freshman defensive back from Wichita, KS, picked off Highland's quarterback twice Saturday night putting halt to the Scotties offense in the second half. Stiger also recorded six tackles and had a pass breakup in the Grizzlies 34-7 victory. This makes back to back week's that Stiger has recorded an interception as he had a pick six last week at Coffeyville.
OTHERS NOMINATED: Marquise Gilbert, Hutchinson

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Albert Nunes, Hutchinson
Hutchinson Community College Community College freshman Albert Nunes set up a Blue Dragon fourth-quarter touchdown with a blocked punt in No. 1 Hutchinson's 42-24 win over No. 7 Independence.
OTHERS NOMINATED: John Hankinson, Butler