Player Of The Week
Welcome to our Player of the Week feature! Each week, we showcase outstanding athletes who have demonstrated exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and dedication to their craft. But here's the twist – YOU get to decide who deserves the title of Player of the Week!
How It Works:
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Nomination Period: At the beginning of each week, we open the floor for nominations. Coaches, teammates, fans, and sports enthusiasts can nominate deserving players who have shone in recent competitions or demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship.
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Voting: Once the nominations are in, it's time for the community to vote! Visit my Twitter (X) and cast your vote for the player you believe deserves to be crowned Player of the Week. Spread the word on social media to rally support for your favorite athlete.
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Winner Announcement: At the end of the week, the votes are tallied, and the winner is announced. The chosen player receives recognition, a featured story on our website, and, of course, the title of Player of the Week!
All Player Of The Week vote polls will be pinned to my Twitter(X)
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Best QB ever!
Keaton Smith of Huntingdon HS was a problem all night in the 34-14 win over Milan, piling up 312 total yards and 4 TDs. Smith powered his way to 183 rushing yards while throwing for another 150, bringing a dangerous dual-threat attack that Milan had trouble slowing down.
Jordan Jenkins of Kings Mountain HS was electric in the 43-7 win over Bandys, completing 15-18 passes for 306 yards and 5 TDs while adding 41 yards and another score on the ground. A dominant performance from the freshman QB.
Brycen Blevins of Hampton HS was nearly flawless in a 70-8 rout of Sunbright, completing 11-of-12 passes for 278 yards and 3 TDs. Accurate, efficient and explosive through the air, Blevins had the Bulldogs’ passing attack rolling from start to finish.
Cameron Kruse of Page was dealing in the 34-3 blowout win over Hendersonville. Kruse went 12-17 for 243 yards and 3 TDs through the air, then added 43 rushing yards and another score on the ground. This was a commanding performance for the Patriots.
Zane Durham of Tipton HS, IN, was a workhorse on both sides of the football in a 28-20 win over Lafayette Central Catholic. He powered his way to 219 rushing yards and 2 TDs on 29 carries while piling up 267 all-purpose yards, then flipped over to defense and added 5 solo tackles and 2 assists. Zane brought the muscle, production, and two-way impact in a huge Tipton victory.
Jake McFarland of Belen Jesuit Preparatory, FL delivered a big-time performance in a 33-28 win over Fordham Prep. McFarland completed 12-21 passes for 239 yards and 2 touchdowns while adding 2 more scores on the ground, finishing with 4 total TDs as the dual-threat QB helped lead Belen Jesuit to the victory.
Blakely Carlson of Ballard HS, IA, came up big in a tough 34-31 loss to ADM. Carlson pulled in 10 catches for 131 yards and finished with 207 all-purpose yards, then delivered a clutch 65-yard touchdown on fourth down in the fourth quarter to tie the game. Blakely made his touches count and came through when his team needed it the most.
Quincy Mitchell of Forrest HS, TN was an absolute PROBLEM in a 54-26 win over Mt. Pleasant!. Quincy exploded for 345 rushing yards and 5 TDs on 22 carries, then added 2 catches for 104 yards and another score to finish with 449 yards from scrimmage and 6 TDs. Quincy was running WILD and turning touches into touchdowns all night as Forrest moved to 3-0.
Derrick “BabycheetahDj” Coleman was absolutely electric for Winnetonka in a 48-32 win over Ruskin. The Co-Offensive MVP turned just 5 carries into a jaw-dropping 196 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, averaging 39.2 yards every time he touched it. DJ brought the CHEETAH SPEED and turned limited touches into a HUGE night as the Griffins picked up their first win of the season.