CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL LEAGUE of METROPOLITAN NEW YORK

                                                                                                    Player of the Week Nomination
 

Nominee: Evan Murphy                                                                 School: Xavier High School
Position : Cornerback / Running Back                                       Opponent: Holy Cross
Date of Game: 09/08/18   Ht. 6’2”   Wt. 185   Class: Sr.        Hometown: Manhattan, NY

Details of nominees performance:
Xavier opened the 2018 season with the most talented team it has had since its' 2015 AA Championship Team.  Yet, Holy Cross dominated the first quarter with two drives deep into Xavier territory.  The Xavier Defense bent, but refused to break and Evan Murphy closed the door on Holy Cross' deepest penetration with an interception in the Xavier end zone which began the momentum shift of the game as the Knights then went on a classic 18 play 80 yard Single Wing drive to take the lead which it would never relinquish.  On offense, Evan would also contribute to the Knights success with 4 carries for 18 yards, but it was his poised and fluid passing that helped to keep two of Xavier's four scoring drives alive opening a whole new facet of offense for the traditionally ground and pound bunch from Manhattan.  Evan went 3 for 3 passing for 66 yards two of which were caught by fellow opening day standout Kevin Connelly.