Receiving accolades is taking some getting used to according to Northeast Vikings wide receiver/defensive back player Kawnn Parrish. East Bears' soccer star Francisco Escutia is hoping to have that feeling as well.

Parrish, a senior, was awarded the Interscholastic League’s Player of the Week in football for the second time today from Kimble Anders, the District's athletic director. He received the award after leading his team to its fourth win of the season, a 16-6 homecoming win over Harmon in which he had 85 rushing yards, 12 tackles, a blocked field goal and a two-point conversion.

"I never really think when I'm out on the field about what I am doing stat-wise that would allow me to get this award," Parrish said. "All I'm trying to do is help my team win as we head into district play."

After having been named the first recipient on television by the superintendent, Parrish got caught off-guard again before the end of his engineering class with his award.

"I'm trying to get used to this, but since we don't get prior notice, it is kind of cool when Coach Anders comes into class," said Parrish. "Of course, if I wasn't doing the right thing, I'd probably think I did something wrong. In all seriousness, I am thankful for my teammates and coaches putting in a position to get the award again."

Elvis Patterson, the Vikings head coach who was on hand for the presentation added, "Kawnn is a special young man and is one of the leaders on the team. He plays hard on every play and I will say he is the toughest player in the city."

After awarding Parrish his award, Anders delivered the District's top honor in soccer to Escutia at East.

Escutia, a senior, received the top honor scoring three goals in the last three wins for the Bears (12-4), while assisting on 15 of the last 20 goals of three-time Player of the Week Juan Vargas.

“It's pretty clear that this soccer team is more than just one player,” said Anders. “Francisco, is a good kid, a good player and very humble. He's scoring in the classroom as well, so that's always a double winner for me.”