The Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club (GCSGC) announced the recipients of the Ed Doherty Award Week 5 Performance Medallions on Tuesday. Five players were recognized for outstanding play during their respective games on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018: Kaleb Bryant (Sr. RB, Sierra Vista Buena); Trenton Bourguet (Sr. QB, Marana); Tyler Duncan (Sr. QB, Phoenix Greenway); Jake Smith (Sr. ATH, Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep); and Jake Young (Sr. RB, Gilbert Perry).

“It was another impressive week of outstanding performances on the gridiron by Arizona athletes and each week it certainly becomes more difficult to select medallion winners," said Selection Committee Co-Chair, Rob Yowell in a release. “These five players gave memorable performances this week are deserving of the honor and recognition."

Bourguet and Smith were named on the 47-player Watch List released on Sept. 5. All five players will receive their medallions at an upcoming school event this week. By earning these medallions, they will attend the end of season Ed Doherty Award luncheon on Dec. 8, 2018 where one athlete will become the recipient of the Ed Doherty Award.

Each week, the GCSGC evaluates Arizona high school football players at every level by having selection committee members attend planned game-day visits. Details regarding how they earned the medallions are as follows:

 

Kaleb Bryant, Sierra Vista Buena, RB, Sr.

The senior was a dual threat accounting for 4 TDs in the Colts' 43-42 loss to Apollo with 20 carries for 166 yards and 3 TDs and had 5 catches for 114 yards and a TD.

 

Trenton Bourguet, Marana, QB, Sr.

As the leader of the Tigers, Bourguet has been the spark behind a 4-1 start under new coach Louis Ramirez and recently eclipsed the 6,000-yard mark in career passing yards. Through 5 games, he has 1,221 yards passing while completing over 70% of his throws.

 

Tyler Duncan, Phoenix Greenway, QB, Sr.

The Hornets QB connected on 22-of-26 passes for 283 yards and 6 TDs, and 69 yards and TD on the ground in their 55-14 win over Buckeye.

 

Jake Smith, Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep, ATH, Sr.

The Texas commit caught 6 passes for 160 yards, 4 TDs and adding another rushing TD in the Saints' 58-14 region win over Cactus Shadows. On the season, Smith has scored 24 TDs (rushing, receiving & KO return) and has over 1,200 all-purpose yards.

 

Jalen Young, Gilbert Perry, RB, Sr.

The senior ran for a school-record 338 yards on 20 carries and scored 2 TDs in the Pumas' 66-32 win over Anthem Boulder Creek.

 

To learn more about the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club and previous Ed Doherty Award winners, visit gcsgridiron.com.