Defensive Player of the Week
Elijah Demosthene (King’s / So, DB / Pomona, N.Y.) had a big day for the Monarchs in a 45-0 win over Wilkes. Demosthene tied a school record with three interceptions in the win. The sophomore capped the day with a 95-yard pick-six to set a new school record, bettering the previous record of 91-yards set in 2014. In total, Demosthene’s three interceptions were returned for 114 yards, which was also a program single-game record. The defensive back added four tackles in the win and was named the Mayor’s Cup Most Valuable Player for King’s.