Week 10 Player of the Week: Aquinas’ Jack Rhodes

Jack Rhodes was leading the GHSA in receiving yards earlier this month. Then Aquinas’ starting quarterback was injured.

So, Aquinas coach James Leonard found another way to get the ball to his best athlete, a three-star senior prospect committed to Virginia. The coach put Rhodes behind center.

The decision won Aquinas a game Friday night. Rhodes, the new quarterback, was 10-of-15 passing for 204 yards in a 27-20 victory over Baldwin. Rhodes threw two 61-yard touchdown passes – one on the final play of the first half to tie the game 14-14, the other with 2:25 left for a 27-20 lead after he retrieved a direct snap that sailed over his head.

Rhodes also played defense, at safety, and some wide receiver, as Aquinas sometimes employed freshman Colin Nixon at quarterback. Rhodes’ other statistics were 49 yards rushing and a touchdown on eight carries, four receptions for 28 yards, four solo tackles and three pass breakups.

Rhodes is GHSF Daily’s Player of the Week. The award is sponsored by Alfa Insurance.