Voting is now open and will run through noon Friday for this week’s Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois Player of the Week.
Here are the nominees:
Nolan Causey, Johnston City: The sophomore had 3 interceptions and a fumble recovery on defense and caught a 31-yard TD pass in the Indians’ 36-20 win over Flora.
Brock Chelf, S-V/Waltonville: The senior rushed 10 times for 176 yards with 2 TDs and caught a 36-yard TD pass in the Red Devils’ 49-12 win over Central A&M.
Devon Clemons, Murphysboro: The senior rushed 22 times for 233 yards with 3 TDs and caught 1 pass for 21 yards in the Red Devils’ 41-28 win over Columbia.
Hollan Everett, NCOE: The senior tallied 15 kills, 7 blocks, and 5 aces to help the Fighting Cardinals to 2 wins and the NCOE 1A Regional championship.
Connor Freeze, Breese Central: The senior rushed 27 times for 169 yards with a TD and was 7-17 for 94 yards passing with another TD in the Cougars’ 21-18 win over Mt. Zion.
Gavin Genisio, Benton: The junior won medalist honors at the Benton 1A Cross Country Sectional with a time of 13:47.
Amir Johnson, Centralia: The senior rushed 23 times for 133 yards with 2 TDs, recorded 4 tackles, and returned a fumble 42 yards for another TD in the Orphans’ 27-14 win over Triad.
Dylon Nalley, Marion: The junior won medalist honors at the Glenwood 2A Cross Country Sectional with a time of 14:06 to win by :56.
Paige Thies, Trico: The junior tallied 15 kills and a block to help the Lady Pioneers to 2 wins and the Z-R 1A Regional championship.
Reese Varel, Nashville: The senior tallied 16 kills, 4 blocks, and 3 aces to help the Hornettes to 2 wins and the Chester 2A Regional championship.
Bailey Williams, Marion: The senior tallied 17 kills to help the Lady Wildcats to 2 wins and the Olney 3A Regional championship.