Gateway Tire & Service Center Player of the Week

East Rankin Academy quarterback Jacob Weldon is the Gateway Tire & Service Center Player of the Week. The 6' 1" 170 lb. senior led the Patriots to a 36-29 road win over Lamar this past week rushing for 259 yards on 12 carries and three touchdowns and going 5/5 for 18 yards passing.

Weldon ranks first in rushing amongst MAIS quarterbacks and second in the entire MAIS  with 1,256 yards on the season. His 10.13 yards per carry ranks him among the best also. The senior signal-caller has 15 rushing touchdowns, a receiving touchdown and has 5 touchdowns passing to only one interception for 762 yards.

"Jacob Weldon is an outstanding young man who is full of character," said East Rankin head coach Matt Butts. "He is an amazing teammate who brings out the best in himself and makes his team better. Jacob is the best athlete on the field every Friday night  but is the most humble, hard working athlete I have ever coached," said Butts. "In 27 games as my starting quarterback he has amassed 8,147 yards and scored 69 touchdowns."

Weldon will lead his 5-3 Patriots this Friday night as East Rankin hosts top ranked and undefeated Jackson Prep. 

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