Anchorage quarterback Qyntyn Pilcher was named Alaska Athlete of the Week after a historic day passing and running the the football.

The sophomore signal caller lead Sierra College to a 63-37 victory over San Joaquin Delta with 203 passing yards and a career-high 105 rushing yards in a Lamar Jackson-like performance.

The West Anchorage grad completed 10 passes – six of them for scores, and also logged a highlight reel 21-yard scoring run.

In total he accounted for seven touchdowns in one of the most prolific scoring performances by a college football player from Alaska.

The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Alaska Athlete of the Week is selected by a panel each Friday and announced publicly Monday morning on our Facebook page.

Have a candidate in mind? Email us your nomination: info@alaskasportshall.org.

View past winners here.