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Prep Football Stars Shine in Week 2 Showdowns
8 Sep
Summary
- Imlay City RB Daniel Rojas wins Week 1 Player of the Week
- Quarterbacks shine in Week 2, including 4 TD passes by Port Huron's Joey Gilbert
- Marine City RB Jaben Holden rushes for 178 yards and 4 TDs
The 2025 high school football season is off to an exciting start, with players across the region showcasing their talents on the gridiron. In Week 1, Imlay City running back Daniel Rojas was named the Times Herald Prep Football Player of the Week after rushing for 144 yards and a touchdown in the Spartans' narrow 14-13 victory over Flint Powers Catholic.
As the season progressed to Week 2, several quarterbacks stood out with standout performances. Port Huron's Joey Gilbert threw four touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown in the Red Hawks' 38-36 win over Warren Fitzgerald. Meanwhile, St. Clair's Ben Farkas had four rushing touchdowns in the Saints' 56-14 triumph over Warren Lincoln, and Armada's Nolan Roose threw for 94 yards and two scores in the Tigers' 34-12 victory over Croswell-Lexington.
On the ground, Marine City's Jaben Holden was a force, rushing for 178 yards and four touchdowns in the Mariners' 71-30 win over Madison Heights Madison. The high-scoring affair showcased the depth of talent across the region as the 2025 high school football season continues to unfold.
