David Mitchell’s football report

City player of week

Ian Handshy, Lawrence High

HT: 6-foot-2

WT: 210

Position: FB/LB

The game: Handshy rushed for a season-high 177 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions’ 33-7 victory over Washburn Rural in the first week of Class 6A district play. Handshy had TD runs of 1 and 73 yards and nearly matched his total rushing yardage from the previous six games (185).

Area player of week

Tyler Farmer, De Soto

HT: 5-10

WT: 155

Position: RB

The game: Farmer rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns in De Soto’s 28-0 victory over Perry-Lecompton. Farmer had TD runs of 10 and 75 yards and averaged 10.8 yards per carry. The Wildcats improved to 6-1.

School (Record) Previous Rank Last Week This Week
1. De Soto (6-1) 1 def. Perry-Lecompton, 28-0 vs. Tonganoxie
Comment: Wildcats turned three Kaw turnovers into first-half TDs.
2. Baldwin (6-1) 3 def. Spring Hill, 20-6 at Santa Fe Trail
Comment: Bulldogs have won three straight.
3. Tonganoxie (6-1) 4 def. Bonner Springs, 49-16 at De Soto
Comment: Chieftains have outscored foes 146-38 during three-game streak.
4. Eudora (4-2) 5 def. Santa Fe Trail, 49-13 at Spring Hill
Comment: Cardinals had more than 500 yards of offense in blowout.
5. Mill Valley (5-2) 2 lost to Olathe Northwest, 22-20 at O-North
Comment: Jaguars had won five straight before lost to lowly Ravens (2-5).