FACES IN THE CROWD

James McCully | North Eastham, Mass. | Soccer

James, a senior midfielder at Nauset Regional High, scored two goals, including the game-winner, in a 3--1 victory over Martha's Vineyard. Through eight matches he has 15 goals and seven assists. Last season James netted 38 goals—one shy of the school record set by his father and coach, John—to lead the Warriors to the Division 2 state title.

Ellie Holzman | Kenner, La. | Volleyball

Ellie, a 6'2" junior middle blocker at Mount Carmel Academy in New Orleans, had 38 kills, 22 digs and three aces in a five-set win over Archbishop Hannan. Last season she led the Cubs to a 41--11 record and their second straight Division I championship, recording 677 kills, 549 digs, 322 blocks and 19 aces. Ellie has committed to Illinois.

Chazz Middlebrook | Jacksonville, Ill. | Football

Middlebrook, a 5'6", 200-pound senior running back at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, rushed for 288 yards and three touchdowns in a 22--14 victory over Rockford. Through five games he has 982 yards and 13 TDs. Last year Middlebrook ran for 1,703 yards and 18 touchdowns and led Division III in rushing average (170.3).

Katarina Polyviou | Cranford, N.J. | Field Hockey

Polyviou, a sophomore goalie at Division III DeSales University, had three shutouts to start the season. She made one save in a 3--0 win over Moravian, five in a 1--0 victory over Muhlenberg and seven to beat Marywood 1--0. Through 11 games she has allowed 13 goals on 112 shots. Last year Katarina was honorable mention All-MAC Freedom.

Justin Fields | Kennesaw, Ga. | Football

Justin, a senior quarterback at Harrison High, threw for 228 yards and four touchdowns and ran for two more scores in a 44--14 victory over East Paulding. Through five games he has thrown for 974 yards and 12 TDs while rushing for 575 yards and 10 scores. Justin, who is the top-ranked player in the country, has committed to Georgia.

Chuck Combs | Carmel, Ind. | Golf

Combs, 76, a retired banker, hit three holes in one from varying distances within 32 days on the 8th hole at Wood Wind Golf Course in Westfield. On June 22 he hit a 5-iron 156 yards; three days later he hit an 8-iron 138 yards; and on July 24, Combs, the volunteer ranger at the course, hit a 9-iron 126 yards for the fourth ace of his career.

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