"Touchdown Viking"
Notre Dame University is home to "Touchdown Jesus". "Touchdown Jesus" is a legendary mural that is visible from Notre Dame Stadium in which Jesus seems to be signaling "Touchdown", with both arms raised in the "Touchdown" sign. We would like to dedicate the "Touchdown Viking" page to two Teays Valley East Middle School 8th grade football players per week (offense/defense) who exemplifiy greatness on the game field, practice field, or in the classroom. These players will be acknolwedged below, two per week, after the first official week of the season. These players will each receive a t-shirt with the "Touchdown Viking" logo on it, their name with a description of their accomplishments on this site and the respect of their coaches and teammates.
WEEK 1
Offensive Player
Tyler Cowles - Tyler started his career at Teays Valley East Middle School in dynamic fashion by scoring both touchdowns for TVEMS. Tyler is a strong, quick and fast runner with superb vision and an array of ankle-breaking moves. Tyler's superb week 1 offensive showing has earned him the "TVEMS Week 1 Offensive Player of the Week Award". Tyler's week 1credentials are listed below.
7 receptions, 110 yards, 1 touchdown
8 rushes, 113 yards, 1 touchdown
1 completion, 48 yards
Defensive Player
C.J. Kinzer - C.J. earned the "TVEMS Week 1 Defensive Player of the Week Award" by being an absolute menace to the Fairfield Union offense. C.J. is an extremely hard-working and aggressive player and will most certainly be a constant force for the Viking defense this year. C.J.'s week 1 credentials are listed below
3 tackles
2 tackles for a loss
3 sacks
WEEK 2
Offensive Player
Tyler Primmer - Tyler earned the "TVEMS Week 2 Offensive Player of the Week Award" by doing his best Randy Moss impression. Tyler torched the Logan Elm secondary consistently all night, even while drawing double coverage for most of the game. Tyler's work ethic and intensity set a high standard for himself, and of that for his teammates to follow. Tyler's week 2 credentials are listed below.
4 receptions, 170 yards, 3 touchdowns
Defensive Player
Trent Watkins - Trent earned the "TVEMS Week 2 Defensive Player of the Week Award" by showing up big when it truly mattered most. Trent demonstrated his awesome tenacity and great conditioning by being a defensive force on a game deciding goalline stand in the 4th quarter, as well as being a wrecking ball in the overtime defensive possession. If Trent continues to work hard and push his own limits, it could be truly remarkable what he accomplishes this season. Trent's week 2 credentials are listed below.
7 tackles
5 tackles for a loss
2 sacks
WEEK 3
Offensive Player
Connor Hughes - Connor earned the "TVEMS Week 3 Offensive Player of the Week Award" by making a superb 15 yard grab in the Vikings tough loss against the Bloom Carroll Bulldogs. Connor also had some great downfield blocking, as well as doing a nice job on defense. Connor's catch was one of the few bright spots for the Vikings offense and he continues to make strides each week in becoming a solid football player. Connor's week 3 credentials are listed below.
1 reception
15 receiving yards
Defensive Player
Patrick Williams - Patrick earned the "TVEMS Week 3 Defensive Player of the Week Award" by being a perpetual force roaming the Viking secondary as strong safety. Patrick is a fast, strong and intelligent football player, as well as one of the hardest hitters on the team. Patrick did not allow the tough Viking defeat to get in his way of having a great showing on the field with his efforts to help the Vikings overcome adversity. Patrick's week 3 credentials are listed below.
4 tackles
1 interception
1 deflected pass
WEEK 4
Offensive Player
Joey Clark - Joey earned the "TVEMS Week 4 Offensive Player of the Week Award" by being a rock at guard for the Viking offensive line. The Vikings had struggled in past weeks with handling defensive pressure up the middle and Joey stepped up big time by controlling his gap all evening. Joey is quite possibly one of the most improved players on the Viking squad this season and is being looked to for big things in the coming weeks. Joey's week 4 credentials are listed below.
Blocking allowed for...
Offense over 150 yards passing
Only 2 quarterback sacks
1 offensive touchdown
Defensive Player
Thad Smith - Thad earned the "TVEMS Week 4 Defensive Player of the Week Award" by controlling the middle of the line of scrimmage for the Vikings. Thad was strong all night manning down the nose guard and tackle spot for the Vikings' "Razor" defense. The Vikes "D" surrendered only one touchdown on the evening against Circleville and held the Tiger offense to under 100 yards. Thad will look to continue his wrecking ball ways this week against Hamilton Township, his week 4 credentials are listed below.
4 tackles
2 tackles for a loss
1 sack
WEEK 5
Offensive Player
Travis Strawser - Travis earned the "TVEMS Week 5 Offensive Player of the Week Award" by playing a solid QB for the Vikings. Travis could have easily won this award other weeks this year but his coaches were waiting for him to truly take the lead of his team and and be the player they know he could be. Travis did a great job of taking care of the ball and marching the Vikes' offense up and down the field, unfortunately many Viking drives stalled out inside the 20, but many games are not determined successful by their outcome, yet how the game was played. Travis's week 5 credentials are listed below.
4/7 ,40 Yards Passing
4 rushes, 18 yards rushing
0 turnovers
Defensive Player
Chase Voris - Chase has been a virtual unstoppable force for the Vikings defense this year. He is leading the team in tackles and has been shutting teams down on his side of the line consistently. Chase, much like Travis above, could have won this award essentially any week this year. His solid and dominating play has been a great example for his teammates to follow and he can be counted on week in and week out to be a nightmare for opposing offenses. Chase's week 5 credentials are listed below.
5 tackles
1 tackle for a loss
3 quarterback hurries
WEEK 6
Offensive Player
T.D. Gantner
Defensive Player
Landon Foreman
WEEK 7
Offensive Player
Cody Timmons - Cody made the most his final game as an 8th grade football player as TVEMS by earning the "TVEMS Week 7 Offensive Player of the Week Award". Cody hauled was a thorn in the side of the Indians the entire second half and he came up with Vikings only touchdown of the evening. Cody's work ethic on and of the field was rewarded by a big game #7 for this Viking wideout. Cody's week 7 credentials are listed below.
4 receptions
65 receiving yards
1 touchdown
Defensive Player
Matt Call - Matt concluded his junior high football career by earning the "TVEMS Week 7 Defensive Player of the Week Award". Matt has been a consistent weapon on the Vikings defense this year manning the "Will" linebacker spot. Matt could commonly be found near the ball almost every play this year for the Vikes' "D" and was second on the team in tackles. Matt is a tremendous practice player, excellent student and fine young man and has certainly earned this award. Matt's week 7 credentials are listed below.
4 tackles
1 tackle for a loss