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Performers of the weekBy Compiled by CAREY FREEMAN and KEITH NIEBUHR © St. Petersburg Times, published October 3, 2000 Performer of the weekMichael JonesCrystal River football Dunnellon probably counted on a big night from Nate Madison. And, to be sure, the Tigers probably kept a close eye on quarterback Clayton Trenary and halfback Ryan McNally. But from the looks of things last Friday night, Dunnellon didn't account for Michael Jones, whose do-everything performance in Crystal River's 35-14 win makes him the Times Performer of the Week. Jones, a junior starter at wingback and defensive back for the Pirates, rushed for 104 yards on three carries (including runs of 59 and 37 yards), had a 9-yard touchdown reception, intercepted a pass, forced a fumble and made four tackles. Jones has rushed for 224 yards and three TDs on 12 carries this season. "He's big," Crystal River coach Jere DeFoor said. "He's played real well, made good tackles, several interceptions (three this season). "He's a good, steady performer for us. He plays with a lot of emotion and excitement, makes big plays and keeps others playing hard," DeFoor said Jones has improved his strength and makes his presense felt as a blocker in a wing-T offense. Yet, just as important, he adds another threat that opposing teams have to consider. Honorable mentionCROSS COUNTRY: C.J. Bryant of Citrus finished eighth in the University of Florida Invitational with a time of 16 minutes and 20 seconds on the 3.1-mile course. The Hurricanes placed fifth in the 30-team event. Bryan Holcomb of Lecanto was the top Citrus County finisher in the Red Mule Invitational in Brooksville. He logged a three-mile time of 16:11. Rebecca Thielemann, a sophomore at Crystal River, placed 20th in the Red Mule with a time of 20:43. Devin Murphy of Lecanto had the Panthers' top time in the Red Mule. She finished in 20:52, good for 25th place. GOLF: Christina Mitchell of Citrus shot an 18-hole score of 84 to earn medalist honors in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference championship. Mitchell won the event by four strokes. D.J. Wheat of Lecanto fired a 5-over 77 in the GCAC boys' championship to place third. Wheat finished one stroke behind the leaders. Ashlei Reeves of Lecanto shot an 89 in the GCAC championships in leading the Panthers to the team title. Sean Donovan of Seven Rivers carded a 3-over par 39 to win medalist honors against Dunnellon. VOLLEYBALL: Julie Fioretti of Crystal River opened a two-set win against Central by serving five consecutive points. SWIMMING: Chris Grillo and Ash Preston of Crystal River. In a dual meet win against Lecanto's boys, Grillo won the 100-yard freestyle and 200 free. Preston took first in the 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke. Sarah Barnhard (200 IM, 500 free) and Rachel Carnahan (200 free, 100 butterfly) of Crystal River combined to win four events against Lecanto. Jimmy Beville of Citrus took first in the 100 breast and 500 free in a victory over Hernando. Lauren Gaffney of Citrus won the 200 IM and 100 backstroke against Hernando. FOOTBALL: Nate Madison of Crystal River rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns against Dunnellon. Jarvis Patterson, a running back at Lecanto, rushed for 92 yards on 28 carries in a loss to Lake Weir. Sam McLain, a quarterback/punter for Citrus, punted five times for a 41.5-yard average. His final four attempts covered 44, 43, 42 and 48 yards, respectively. Crystal River's Sam Force, Andy Crawford, Will Bleakley and Eric Grannan sparked the defense against Dunnellon. Force, a middle linebacker, led the way with nine tackles. Crawford, a middle linebacker, had 8 tackles. Bleakley and Grannan each had 7.
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