Farm Bureau Insurance selected two area athletes to spotlight as Players of the Week. This week’s featured athletes include:

Natchitoches Central High School

John Waskom, #45, is the Linebacker with five Tackles, two Quarterback Hurries, and a Big 45 yard fumble return for a Touchdown. His parents are Scott and Michelle Waskom. John says that he’s been wanting to be Player of the Week since last year. “Being a player of the week is awesome,” he said.

St. Mary’s

Defensive Tackle, Matt Thibodaux, #57, had an incredible nine and a half tackles this past game. He says Player of the Week is a good award and he looks forward to it each week. His parents are James and Nina Waskom.