The Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club (GCSGC) announced the recipients of the Week 8 Ed Doherty Award Nomination Medallions. Eight players were recognized for outstanding play during their respective games on Friday, October 11: Brandon Buckner (Sr. DE/OLB, Chandler); Deavon Crawford (Sr. WR, Cesar Chavez); Eric Haney (Sr. DB/SB, Centennial); Brock Locnikar (Sr. LB, Notre Dame Prep); Jake Martinelli (Sr. QB, Horizon); Jack Miller (Sr. QB, Chaparral); Ryan Powell (Jr. QB, Miami) and AJ Skaggs (Sr. QB, Sabino).
Skaggs went 14-17 for 304 yards and 5 TDs in a 48-2 win over Tanque Verde. Skaggs also earned Southern Arizona APS Digital/Tucson Conquistadores Player of the Week honors.
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