Neosho quarterback Blayne Patterson earns athlete of the week honors

Neosho football player Blayne Patterson received Athlete of the Week recognition for his performance during the early weeks of the 2026 season. The quarterback recorded 225 passing yards and four touchdowns in a game against Glendale last Friday. Through two games, Patterson has accumulated 557 total passing yards, which currently ranks third in the state of Missouri. Head coach Brandon Taute attributed the success to Patterson’s development into a traditional pocket passer who maintains the ability to run effectively. Patterson credited his recent growth to offseason preparation and trust in his teammates. The Wildcat football program prepares to play Waynesville this coming Friday as the team looks to maintain an undefeated record.

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