Vote now: Who should be SBLive’s Lower State South Carolina Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 7-8)?
We have 10 athletes nominated this week for SBLive’s Lower State South Carolina Defensive Football Player of the Week from Sept. 7-8 and we ask you, the fans, to help decide who should indeed be the top athlete selected. Voting will conclude on Saturday, September 16 at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced in next week’s poll.
Lower State South Carolina Offensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to last week's winner: Jeremiah Singleton of Northwood Academy.
Here are this week’s nominations:
Jaden Cummings, Summerville
The Green Wave quarterback was remarkably efficient in his one half of play in an overwhelming 62-12 win over Wando. Cummings was 12-of-14 for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns in the runaway victory.
Sharod Williams, Philip Simmons
Williams ran for 195 yards and a pair of touchdowns on just 10 carries as the undefeated Iron Horses beat Timberland 37-13. One of his touchdown runs covered 87 yards.
J.J. Fludd, Porter-Gaud
The Cyclones’ star tailback carved up Heathwood Hall to the tune of 204 yards and 3 touchdowns in only 11 carries.
Ma’Ky Green, Cross
Green ran for 178 yards and 3 touchdowns on 14 carries in the Trojans’ 54-6 pounding of Scott’s Branch.
Braxton Scott, James Island
Scott only had to throw nine passes in the Trojans’ 49-0 win over Bishop England. He completed 8 of them for 240 yards and 4 touchdowns without an interception.
Trevor Kalisz, Ashley Ridge
Kalisz threw for more than 300 yards and 4 touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown in the Swamp Foxes’ 54-13 win over Colleton County.
Derek Grant, Conway
Grant showed again why he is an elite receiver by hauling in 7 catches for 216 yards and a touchdown in a 27-8 loss to North Myrtle Beach.
Greg Lihan, Harvest Christian
Lihan ran for 360 yards and 5 touchdowns on 21 carries while also getting 40 yards in receiving as the Hawks ran past Victory Christian 46-12.
Henry Rivers, Berkeley
It didn't take long for Rivers to become a star. The freshman quarterback threw for 321 yards and 5 touchdowns while also running for a touchdown as the staged a furious rally to beat West Ashley 40-31.
Samari Bonds, Beaufort
Bonds scored on a 43-yard run to break a 25-25 tie as the reigning 3-A state champions beat Goose Creek 32-25. The junior quarterback had 117 yards rushing. He also threw for 92 yards and a touchdown.
