James River and Liberty Christian Players Earn ‘Play of the Week’ Honors
James River's Ashton Orange and Liberty Christian's Ayden Hamlet were awarded 'Play of the Week' honors for Week 5 due to their interception returns for touchdowns.
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, September 26, 2026 —
Ashton Orange, a player for James River, and Ayden Hamlet of Liberty Christian have been recognized for their outstanding performances, receiving ‘Play of the Week’ honors for Week 5. Both athletes earned the distinction for their respective interception returns for touchdowns.
The ‘Play of the Week’ award celebrates exceptional athletic achievements in football. This week’s recipients demonstrated significant defensive prowess by intercepting passes and converting them into scores.
Details regarding the specific games in which these plays occurred, including the opponents faced by James River and Liberty Christian, were not provided. Similarly, specific metrics for the interception returns, such as the distance of the runs or the game situations, were not detailed in the information provided. The exact date of Week 5 was also not specified.
The award highlights the critical role defensive plays, particularly turnovers returned for touchdowns, can have on the outcome of a football game. Such plays can dramatically shift momentum and contribute significantly to a team’s success.
Information regarding the awarding body for the ‘Play of the Week’ honors was not available. No further details concerning the players’ season statistics or future accolades were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Jermaine Ferrell on www.wfxrtv.com, see more information here.
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