Prep athletes of the week

News Tribune’s prep
performances of the week
JUSTIN ALEXSON
Northwestern
Football
The senior running back surpassed
1,000 yards rushing with a 28-carry,
283-yard performance in a 29-19 win over Hayward on Friday that kept the Tigers alive for a playoff berth. He has 1,008 yards on the ground this season.
DAMON BENHAM
Deer River
Football
The senior running back-turned-quarterback showed his versatility by rushing 20 times for 156 yards and two TDs, throwing for
62 yards and two TDs and returning an interception for another score in a 50-22 win over Esko.
LANDEN STRAUB
Cloquet
Boys soccer
The senior striker put the finishing touches on an outstanding regular season by scoring two goals in a 7-1 win over Proctor and two more in a 3-2 win over top-seeded Duluth Marshall. His 22 goals rank second in the area.

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