​St. John Neumann got a huge road win against Charlotte, Ida Baker took down Mariner and Oasis outlasted Island Coast in overtime as other local squads rolled to victories on Friday night.Those were just some of the storylines from Week 7 of the 2026 high school football season in Southwest Florida.To honor the players who stood out, The News-Press and Naples Daily News hand out their Game Balls for the top efforts each week. Here are the honorees for this week’s games.Brock Catlin, CanterburyThe senior running back rushed for 190 yards and four touchdowns in the Cougars win against Saint Stephen’s.Mickenson Demezier, St. John NeumannThe senior running back rushed for 181 yards on 18 carries to help power the Celtics to a road win against Charlotte.Arthur Gallishaw, South Fort MyersThe senior running back rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns on just nine carries in the Wolfpack’s win against Cypress Lake.Eddie Gore, DunbarThe senior running back scored three first half touchdowns from 7, 68, and 89 yards out in the Tigers’ win against Lehigh.Cameron Hill, OasisHill rushed for both of the Sharks’ touchdowns, including the game winner, in the team’s overtime win against Island Coast.CJ Hood, GatewayThe senior running back went for 99 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries in the Eagles’ win against Bonita Springs.James Kelly, South Fort MyersKelly connected on 12-of-17 passes for 242 yards and three touchdowns in the Wolfpack’s win against Cypress Lake. Zac Massie, Marco IslandThe senior rushed for 66 yards on 8 carries in the Manta Rays’ loss to All Saints. On defense, he posted 8 tackles, an interception and a sack.Aldrich Meyer, LaBelleThe senior had a pick-6 and a touchdown reception in the Cowboys’ win against East Lee County.Youvensley Methelus, ImmokaleeThe junior running back rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns in the Indians’ victory over Palmetto Ridge. Mack Mitchell V, ECSThe senior rushed for a 65-yard touchdown and forced two fumbles in the Sentinels’ win against Gateway Charter.Dominic Pena, Ida BakerThe junior running back rushed for three touchdowns from 60, 1, and 36 yards out in the Bulldogs’ victory over Mariner.Liam Neary, Aubrey RogersThe sophomore running back rushed for three touchdowns in the Patriots’ win against Lely.SWFL Week 7 resultsSouth Fort Myers 47, Cypress Lake 0 | VIDEOPort Charlotte 26, Bishop Verot 12 | PHOTOS | VIDEOSt. John Neumann 49, Charlotte 18| PHOTOSImmokalee 48, Palmetto Ridge 0 | PHOTOS | VIDEODunbar 52, Lehigh 6Aubrey Rogers 47, Lely 6LaBelle 44, East Lee County 20 | PHOTOSOasis 21, Island Coast 13 (OT)Ida Baker 42, Mariner 21 | PHOTOSGateway 47, Bonita Springs 12 | PHOTOS | VIDEOECS 57, Gateway Charter 0Sarasota Out-of-Door 49, SFCA 14Canterbury 46, St. Stephen’s 6All Saints 21, Marco Island 0Week 8 scheduleThursday, Oct. 8Dunbar at MarinerImmokalee at East LeeFriday, Oct. 9South Fort Myers at Fort MyersCape Coral at North Fort MyersGolden Gate at EsteroIsland Coast at Bishop Verot, 7 p.m