SENIOR Will Rivers was named the Ohio big-school football player of the week for the week of August 25.

Will threw 303 yards for three touchdowns, and rushed for 44 yards and a score, in the Eagles’ 27-24 win at Western Hills. He led a late comeback from a 24-14 deficit in the fourth quarter, rushing for a TD and throwing a 9-yard TD pass to Malakai Lewars for the winning touchdown.

The Cincinnati Enquirer again conducts its popular Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine high school athlete of the week, allowing voters to choose their favorite athletes from each sport and teams of the week throughout each season. Varsity-level athletes who have made a significant impact on a game within the nomination time frame, which is the week before the voting period (Monday through Sunday) can be nominated for this performance-based recognition.