Ben Long named Athlete of the Week

A 6-foot-4 and 205-pound senior and two-way starter, Long had a hand in all six touchdowns of the Lancers’ 42-20 road victory against Cabool as they improved to 2-0. Long completed 15 of 22 passes for 150 yards and four touchdowns, including three to Samuel Catlett, and also rushed 15 times for 130 yards and TDs of 15 and 48 yards.
He also made two solo tackles and one assist on defense.
In South’s season-opening victory against Affton, Long rushed for three TDs and passed for another. Long is in his fourth season as the Lancers’ starting strong safety and his first full season as starting quarterback after moving under center during his junior campaign.