Rose named Western Tidewater’s Player of the Week

Published 10:19 am Wednesday, October 23, 2013

COURTLAND—Quarterback Matt Rose of Southampton Academy is Western Tidewater’s Player of the Week for week 8 of the high school football season.

Matt Rose

Matt Rose

In the 34-8 victory against Rocky Mount Academy, Rose led the Raiders in rushing yards with 96 on 14 attempts. One of those rushes resulted in a touchdown.

While he only completed 3 passes in 7 attempts, all three passes resulted in touchdowns.

Rose also caused a fumble, which teammate Paul Parker returned 65 yards for a touchdown.

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