Athlete of the week

What he did: Phillips was the Monarchs' offense in a 29-0 Central District victory over Matoaca. He carried the ball 14 times for 259 yards and four touchdowns. The TD runs (62, 20, 86 and 21) totaled 189 yards. Phillips, a 5-7, 160-pound junior, has 970 yards on 109 carries, an average of 8.9. He's the Central Region's leading scorer with 21 touchdowns. Age: 16 Other sports: Track. His events are the 100, 200 and long jump (sixth at the state outdoor meet). Favorite thing besides sports: "Dance." Three words his friends would use to describe him: "Funny, unique, crazy." Strengths: "Heart, talent running the ball." Working to improve: "Reading the holes better." Biggest challenge: "Reading the blocks and the holes better." Best sports memory: "When I made all-state in track [last spring]." Sports person he admires most: "Walter Payton." Favorite food: Burgers Pet peeve: "Not knowing the plays (he and teammates)." Possession he can't do without: "My mom and dad." If he had one wish: "Find a cure for cancer." One thing about you most people don't know: "That I can dance." - Arthur Utley