CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL LEAGUE of METROPOLITAN NEW YORK

Player of the Week Nomination

Nominee: Jalen Johnson                            School: Xavier High School                Position: Free Safety / Running Back                                       Opponent: St. Francis Prep.
Date of Game: 09/17/16                           Ht. 5’9”   Wt. 180                                   Class: Senior                                                                     Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Details of nominees performance:
Coming off a tough 24-12 loss to the defending CHSFL AA Division winners, Christ the King, in a rematch of the CHSFL Championship game in 95 degree heat, Xavier needed an important rebound win against St. Francis Prep. in Week 2 to put their 2016 season back in the right direction.  Through strong defensive play and a punt return for a touchdown Senior Free Safety Jalen Johnson helped lead the Knights to a 33-8 victory.  Jalen had 7 solos tackles, 1 forced fumble, a 60 yard punt return for a touchdown, 73 yards rushing with a 6 yard TD run, and a kick return for 18 yards.  He contributed 12 of Xavier’s 33 points and accounted for 151 yards in total offense all while leading the Xavier Defense which shut out St. Francis Prep. holding them to only 23 yards rushing and 12 yards passing until the second unit entered the game in the 4^th Quarter.  Actually, Jalen was named Game Captain against St. Francis because he has had two great games in a row.  Against Christ the King, he scored all of Xavier’s points while making 11 tackles and 2 interceptions which he ran back for a total of 81 yards and a 40+ yard touchdown.  All told, Jalen has made 18 tackles, scored 24 points and contributed 264 yards in total offense and is the most productive player for Xavier thus far this season.