Athlete of the Week: Gaven Clouse
The Oakwood football team picked up their second win of the season with a big performance from senior Gaven Clouse on Oct. 15.
The Comets defeated Georgetown-Ridge Farm 47-6, with Clouse providing 97 rushing years and four touchdowns.
While many of Oakwood’s losses have come by slim margins, Clouse has put together performances that have kept the Comets in the game. He rushed for a team-high 169 yards with 32 carries, including one touchdown in a 29-27 overtime loss to Hoopeston Area/Armstrong-Potomac.
Clouse also rushed for 236 yards with 31 carries, including a 71-yard opening touchdown in a 42-12 loss to Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin and 77 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown in a 33-32 loss to Iroquois West.
When the Comets needed someone to fill in the defensive gaps, Clouse also stepped into a linebacker position. He register seven tackles against Westville.