Week 9 Dick’s House of Sport Football Player of the Week: Lucas Elias, Toms River North
Welcome to the Shore Conference Football Player of the Week, presented by Dick’s House of Sport.
Each week, Shore Sports Insider will highlight some of the top individual performances from around the Shore Conference and give readers the chance to decide who deserves to be named Football Player of the Week.
Week 9 Dick’s House of Sport Shore Conference Football Player of the Week
Lucas Elias | Sr. | RB/DB | Toms River North
When the stakes were high and the season was on the line, Toms River North senior Lucas Elias delivered a performance for the ages.
Elias was simply unstoppable, rushing for 167 yards and an incredible six touchdowns on just 17 carries, powering the Mariners to a commanding 42-7 victory over Manalapan in the opening round of the state playoffs.
Averaging nearly 10 yards per carry, Elias found the end zone on six of his 17 rushing attempts, accounting for all six of Toms River North’s touchdowns in a spectacular offensive performance.
With Elias leading the charge, the Mariners punched their ticket to the South Jersey Group 5 semifinals, keeping their championship hopes alive and sending a strong message as the postseason heats up!
Congratulations to Lucas Elias, the Dick’s House of Sport Shore Conference Football Player of the Week!
For his outstanding performance, Lucas received a $50 Dick’s House of Sport gift card, courtesy of Dick’s House of Sport at Freehold Raceway Mall.
