Davidson Day QB named national player of the week

Davidson Day quarterback Will Grier was named the U.S. Army All-American Bowl High School Player of the Week.

Grier threw for a national record 837 yards and 10 touchdowns as Davidson Day defeated Harrells Christian 104-80 Friday night. Grier shattered the previous national mark of 764 set in 2000 by Pacific Palisades (Calif.) quarterback David Koral.

Grier, a junior, now has 5,294 passing yards for the season and 64 touchdowns. His Patriots will play Christ School in the N.C. Independent High School Athletlic Association Divisision II state title game Friday.