Defensive POW - Oct. 31 - Central Region

Mason Simpson, Mills Godwin Eagles

	Age: 18 Year: Senior Performance: Nabbed two interceptions to stall the final two Deep Run drives as Mills Godwin took a 30-28 victory, knocking the Wildcats from their No. 9 ranking. He also had three solo tackles and five receptions for 70 yards, including a game-saving grab on fourth down. Best trait: “I always have fun.” Toughest opponent: “Myself. Just if I ever make the slightest mistake, I’m always hard on myself.” Pet peeve: “On defensive days when we have to wear the pennies.” Pennies are practice jerseys that distinguish defense from offense. Funniest teammate: “That’s tough. We’re funny when we all get togheter. Character moment: “My junior year, the first game of the year against Monacan. I was a starter but I didn’t think I was going to do anything special. Coach [Will] Kitchen came up to me and asked me if I could catch a fade. I got open and caught the fade at the end of the half for a TD. I thought then that I could be pretty good.” Best performance: “Last year against Freeman. I had three touchdowns on offense and a couple of pass breakups.” Invite any three people to dinner: “Tiger Woods for sure, Marvin Harrison and my grandpa I never met.” Future: “Right now I’m just waiting, hoping for the Division I-AA schools to come around. If they don’t come around I’ll just end up playing Division III.” – Stephen M. Lewis
Mason Simpson is the latest defensive player of the week, but is known more for his offensive prowess. He leads the Central Region in receptions (44) and is tied with Dinwiddie’s Dequan Coles in receiving TDs (11).