CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Kirkwood High junior quarterback Miles Reding has been named Clarksville Now Player of the Week for his performance in the Cobras’ region title shootout against Henry County on Friday. Reding totaled 320 passing yards, 114 rushing yards, and even caught a pass in the endzone to account for five total touchdowns.
“Miles had one of the best performances by a quarterback that I have ever witnessed,” said Kirkwood head coach Chad Watson. “He extended plays with his feet and fought for his team until the last snap. I am extremely proud of his effort and ability to lead our team.”
The Cobras fell three points short in their contest against the Patriots, but Reding had a performance to be remembered, breaking the Kirkwood single-game passing yards record, while his receiver Jayden Portis broke the single-game receiving yards record with 172.
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Now, Kirkwood turns its attention to the playoffs and will host Brighton for its first-round matchup, looking for its first playoff win in program history.
“Being named Player of the Week feels great,” said Reding. “However, I’m even more focused on getting better and helping my team win the next one.”
Player of the Week selections
- Week 1: Northeast defensive back makes interceptions hat trick
- Week 2: Clarksville Academy RB has 3 touchdown performance
- Week 3: Fort Campbell two-way player rushes for over 200 yards, 5 touchdowns
- Week 4: CHS running back has 100-yard, 2-touchdown performance
- Week 5: Rossview High safety has 2-interception game
- Week 6: Kirkwood High quarterback throws 4 touchdowns
- Week 7: Kenwood quarterback accounts for 5 touchdowns
- Week 8: Kirkwood running back makes 3 touchdowns on senior night
- Week 9: Clarksville High running back, linebacker put on dominant display against Antioch
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