Athlete of the Week: Gaige Kuzmicz

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Clinton Prairie quarterback Gaige Kuzmicz is this week’s Athlete of the Week after helping the Gophers win a sectional championship with a victory over Lafayette Central Catholic on Friday.

Kuzmicz threw for more than 171 yards and a touchdown in the win. The senior has nearly 1,500 passing yards and more than 10 touchdowns this season, averaging 125 passing yards per game.

As his senior season continues, Kuzmicz said he will miss the time spent with his teammates.

“I’ve been playing since second grade. We’ve had a few new ones join, but just being out there with my friends, having fun, just all the jokes and memories being on the football field, all the late nights,” Kuzmicz said. “Just having fun with all my friends, it’s been great.”

Kuzmicz and the Gophers will face North Judson on Friday as they look to continue their winning streak.