Voting is now open and will run through midnight Thursday for this week’s Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois Player of the Week. The poll is on the upper right-hand side of the page.
Here are your nominees:
Eduardo Garibay, Nashville: The sophomore kicked the game winning field goal with 3.9 seconds left in Saturday’s 37-35 win over Decatur St. Teresa in the 2A State Semifinals. Garibay also executed two perfect onside kicks helping fuel the Hornets’ fourth quarter rally.
Connor Gladson, Nashville: The senior was a workhorse rushing 34 times for 137 yards, catching 3 passes for 28 yards, and scoring 3 touchdowns in Saturday’s 37-35 win over Decatur St. Teresa in the 2A State Semifinals. Gladson also recovered an onside kick on special teams.
Amiah Hargrove, Christopher: The sophomore earned MVP honors at the Lady Indians’ Tip-Off Classic in Du Quoin after averaging 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 steals per game to help lead the Lady Bearcats to a share of the championship.
A’Coria Phillips, Meridian: The senior earned MVP honors at the Lady Bobcat Classic after averaging 25 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4.5 steals per game to lead the Lady Bobcats to a 4-0 record and the tournament championship. Phillips scored 40 in the championship game against Century.
Isaac Turner, Nashville: The senior caught 11 passes for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns in Saturday’s 37-35 win over Decatur St. Teresa in the 2A State Semifinals. Turner also recovered an onside kick and was the holder for the game winning field goal.