CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Kirkwood High School junior running back Josiah Claybrooks has been named Clarksville Now Player of the Week following his performance in the Cobra’s 40-20 win over Kenwood on Friday. Claybrooks got it done on the ground consistently, rushing for 247 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries.
The Cobras faced a crucial matchup regarding playoff seeding with the Knights on homecoming last Friday. Claybrooks stepped up to the challenge and carried the rock consistently, assisting in the Cobras’ offense 40-point outing.
“Josiah is a great example of toughness,” said Cobras head coach Chad Watson. “He plays football with an old-school toughness. He also has very, very good vision and change of direction. We are thankful we have him for another year.”
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Now, Kirkwood heads into a key matchup with West Creek on Friday, and with a win they would host a playoff game and make the playoff for the first time in program history.
For Claybrooks, it’s on to the next game. “I feel honored,” said Claybrooks. “It’s a great award. However, I’m ready to strive for more greatness.”
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:
- Week 8: Fort Campbell senior running back nails 3-touchdown performance
- Week 7: Kenwood’s Jakoby Cox’s air and ground performance earns him Player of the Week
- Week 6: Montgomery Central linebacker makes 102-yard pick-six to end losing streak
- Week 5: Clarksville High running back rushes for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns
- Week 4: Fort Campbell quarterback, defensive back shows out in upset victory
- Week 3: Kirkwood senior dominates on offense and defense
- Week 2: Kirkwood quarterback has 5-touchdown performance
- Week 1: Northwest running back scores four touchdowns