Harleton’s Drake Phillips honored with Class 2A Built Ford Tough Player of the Week award

HARLETON – Harleton standout quarterback Drake Phillips is a true competitor on the gridiron. For his work on the gridiron, Phillips was chosen as the Class 2A Built Ford Tough Player of the Week honors for Week 7. Harleton faced off against Ore City in a Week 7 District 11-2A matchup. Phillips played every snap on both sides of the ball. He recorded 20 carries for 162 yards and a touchdown, went 5-7 in the air with 82 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, he had seven tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss, two sucks, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup. Harleton defeated Ore City 35-14. This honor is his second in his career after a standout performance in the Wildcats’ win over Queen City in 2025. “It’s just a blessing to me to be able to get to experience an award like this and be able to have my teammates involved in it with me, knowing they helped me achieve this award,” said Phillips. Phillips is the first to give credit to his team for his on-field success.

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