Why he was selected: Hoscheit rushed for two touchdowns and added a receiving TD in the Saints' 23-13 win at St. Charles North on Friday.

St. Charles East football coach Mike Fields often says the Saints go as senior fullback/linebacker Joe Hoscheit does. Friday's crosstown classic game at St. Charles North was no different. Hoscheit starred defensively while scoring each of East's three touchdowns in a 23-13 win, helping the team go over .500 for the first time since the end of the 2009 season and also earning a nod as the St. Charles Bank & Trust-Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week. Chronicle sports reporter Kevin Druley caught up with Hoscheit about his performance. The following is an edited transcript:

Talk about your stamina and how you keep going.
Just trying my hardest and working hard every play. Taking a break when I need to and not overworking myself so I can do the best for my team.