Turner, Lollar receive honors | Football

Published 11:08 am Thursday, November 6, 2014

Oak Harbor High School head football coach Jay Turner and fullback Princeton Lollar were recently honored for their efforts on the football field.

Turner was named NFL High School Coach of the Week for week eight and Lollar the 3A Player of the Week for week nine.

Turner was selected for the sportsmanship and compassion displayed by Oak Harbor in conceding the Wesco 3A North title game to Marysville-Pilchuck after the tragic shooting at M-P.

The NFL High School Coach of the Week award winners in Washington are selected by members of the Washington State Football Coaches Association.

The weekly recipients receive a $500 cash donation for their football program from the Seattle Seahawks, a $225 Sports Authority gift card, an authentic Seahawks jacket and a personalized football.

Following the season, one coach will receive the Jim Ennis Award for High School Coach of the Year. The 2014 NFL High School Coach of the Year for Washington will receive a $2,000 cash grant.

Turner received his award when the Wildcats visited the Seahawk practice facilities Tuesday, Nov. 4.

The NFL High School Coach of the Week program is a partnership between the Washington State Football Coaches Association and the Seattle Seahawks.

Lollar was selected by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association staff for his play against Mountlake Terrace Oct. 31. The sophomore ran 17 times for 163 yards and four touchdowns.

Each Athlete of the Week winner receives a congratulatory letter from WIAA Executive Director Mike Colbrese, a commemorative WIAA State Athlete of the Week T-shirt and a certificate.

Winners are also posted to the WIAA website at www.wiaa.com