By Brittany Bowyer
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PHOENIX — Two Brophy Football players have been nominated for the prestigious Ed Doherty award for their performances over Higley in the final week of the regular season.

Junior quarterback Noah Stewart and senior athlete Ryder Noche were just two of 19 athletes nominated across the state this week.

Stewart completed 14 of his 26 pass attempts for 257 yards and four touchdowns with no turnovers in the 47-29 victory over Higley.

Noche, who plays all three phases of football, also had a standout night. Offensively he had six carries for 49 yards and a touchdown along with three receptions for 63 yards and another score. Defensively, he had seven tackles and an interception, and for special teams, three kickoff returns for 127 yards.

Both boys received a medallion for their performances and will go on to be considered for the Ed Doherty award given out at the conclusion of the season.

Brittany Bowyer is a Report for America corps member, covering sports for Independent Newsmedia in Arizona. Report for America places talented journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and regions.