Midland Dow football's Jack Bakus wins SBLive's Michigan Athlete of the Week (Sept. 19-25)

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Jack Bakus, Midland Dow High School

Bakus had a big performance to lead Midland Dow past Traverse City West, 27-20. Bakus finished the game completing 22 of his 33 passes for 249 passing yards and two passing touchdowns while also rushing for 36 yards and one rushing touchdown. Bakus also compiled six total tackles and one sack.

Senior Jillian Bruckner finished second in voting. She had a big performance for Niles High School in their 3-2 match win over Bronson. Bruckner finished the game with 27 kills, three serving aces, four total blocks and 12 digs in the win.

Senior midfielder Omar Hadzimujic, who finished third, had a huge performance against Portage Northern in Forest Hills Central’s 4-0 win. Hadzimujic scored three goals in the win, and he also had a big performance against Christian earlier in the week as he finished with two goals.