While Jaxson Workman has been the focal point of the offense for Class AA No. 11 Liberty, the junior quarterback has had plenty of help around him.
Among those is Noah Ellis, who has been selected The Register-Herald Athlete of the Week by reader vote.
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Ellis was key as the Raiders pulled away in the second half for a 44-29 win over Midland Trail last Friday. It was their sixth straight victory, their first such streak in six years.
Ellis had a 25-yard run that set up a 1-yard touchdown by Workman. That was followed by a two-point conversion that put the Raiders ahead 30-21 in the third quarter.
The Raiders then recovered an onside kick and Ellis scored on a 51-yard run to quickly stretch the lead to 37-21.
Ellis finished with 176 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. It was part of a big night for the offensive line, which paved the way for 388 rush yards and 439 total.
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Ellis garnered 44.1 percent of the reader vote in a battle with Shady Spring boys soccer player Drew Bahr, who had 41.3 percent.
Here is a breakdown of this week’s voting:
Drew Bahr, Shady Spring boys soccer, 41.3 percent;
Noah Ellis, Liberty football, 44.1 percent;
Neena McClintic, Greenbrier East girls cross country, 1.2 percent;
Kyle Peters, Woodrow Wilson boys cross country, 1.2 percent;
Jesse Walkup, Greenbrier West boys cross country, 11.3 percent;
Jeffery Watson, Independence boys cross country, 0.9 percent.
