Pusch Ridge quarterback Jacob Newborn was highly effective passing, running and playing in the defensive secondary in the Lions’ 42-14 win over 3A South rival Sabino last week at Pusch Ridge.
Newborn completed his first 10 passes en route to a 15-of-19 performance for 287 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions.
He also rushed for a 48-yard touchdown and returned an interception 27 yards for a touchdown playing safety.
For his performance, which helped Pusch Ridge improve to 5-1 overall, Newborn is the Week 7 APS Digital Print/Frog & Firkin Player of the Week. Newborn and Pusch Ridge coach Kent Middleton will each receive a banner honoring his player of the week selection.
APS Digital Print is owned by relatives and close family friends of former Salpointe standout Bijan Robinson, now with the Atlanta Falcons.
APS DIGITAL PRINT/FROG & FIRKIN PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Week 1: RB/LB Zachari Haley, Sabino
Week 2: RB/LB Ngonkra Fuangunyi, Empire
Week 3: QB/DB Sebastian Lopez, Bisbee
Week 4: WR/S Dezmen Roebuck, Marana
Week 5: P/PK Kyah Francone, Salpointe
Week 6: QB Colton Meyer, Marana
Week 7: QB/S Jacob Newborn, Pusch Ridge
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