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Cassius Carter earns title of Player of the Week after strong performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:01 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Cassius Carter earns title of Player of the Week after strong performance

Summary

Cassius Carter, a junior running back for the Manville Mustangs, was named Player of the Week after scoring three rushing touchdowns and totaling 186 yards in a 42-8 victory over South Hunterdon in Week 4. Carter has now accumulated 477 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in five games this season. Under coach Dave Markowitch, the Mustangs are enjoying a strong campaign, with a 4-1 start following a successful 2025 season, which included the program's first perfect regular season. Carter's progress in the Wing-T offense is seen as key to the Mustangs' success moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Carter rushed for 186 yards and three touchdowns against South Hunterdon.
•He has seven rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns this season.
•Manville improves to 4-1 following last season's historic campaign.
•Coach Dave Markowitch commended Carter's progress within the offense.

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8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Football Player of the Week is Manville’s Cassius Carter for Week 4

What they're saying

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The Manville junior scored 3 rushing TDs and logged 186 yards in Mustangs' Week 4 victory over South Hunterdon to earn Football Player of the Week.
— Yahoo Sports

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