Waverly, Union-Endicott, Susquehanna Valley, Horseheads, and Vestal took key wins in the sixth week of Section 4 football, either holding onto a winning record or a top spot in their divisions.
Many Section 4 athletes have stood out in the second half of the season, and these top five players are key to watch as the season progresses.
Here are some of the region's top athletes who stood out in Week 6.
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Maverick Aton (Susquehanna Valley, sr.): Aton scored a trinity of touchdowns: a rushing TD, a TD reception, and a 39-yard “scoop-and-score”. Finished with 74 rushing yards on six carries and 60 yards on two receptions, with a total of three touchdowns in the Sabers’ key 31-8 win against Windsor.
Sullivan Kraft (Horseheads, soph.): Kraft earned his first 100+ yard game of the season in Horseheads’ dominant 60-28 win against Central Square (Section 3). Finished with 125 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Cooper Chrystie (Waverly, sr.): Chrystie led the team with 123 rushing yards on 20 carries and scored a touchdown. He also went 5-for-10 for 138 yards and had two touchdowns in Waverly’s 33-22 win over Johnson City.
Shane Platukis (Tioga, sr.): Platukis led with a season-high three touchdowns in Tioga’s key win over former division leader Watkins Glens/O-M (43-12).
Brysen Fry (Chenango Forks, jr.): Scored three touchdowns in the Blue Devils’ 49-12 victory over Oneonta. Finished with 135 rushing yards on five carries, averaging 37 yards per carry.
Note: Poll closes Sunday, Oct. 18.