Area athletes candidates for Eight-Man football awards

Some central Wisconsin high school players are candidates for post-season
eight-man football awards from Wisconsin Sports Network.  Owen-Withee
running back Mason Gay is a finalist for the eight-man offensive player of
the year award.  Mason is averaging more than 12 yards per carry this
season, as he has rushed for 1386 yards and 25 touchdowns.  He also has more
than 200 return yards this season.  Mason's Owen-Withee teammate, Dominic
Sherwood, is a finalist for eight-man defensive player of the year.  Dominic
leads the state with nine pass interceptions this season, returning one for
a touchdown.  He also has 89 tackles, five fumble recoveries and two forced
fumbles.  Gilman's Anthony Syryczuk is also a candidate for the defensive
award.  Syryczuk is a linebacker, and has 92 tackles and five sacks this
season.  Award winners will be announced after the eight-man championship
game on Saturday between Owen-Withee and Lena/St. Thomas Aquinas.