Lower State South Carolina Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 14-15): Vote Now
We have seven athletes nominated this week for SBLive’s Lower State South Carolina Defensive Football Player of the Week from Sept. 14-15 and we ask you, the fans, to help decide who should indeed be the top athlete selected. Voting will conclude on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced in next week’s poll.
Congratulations to last week's winner: Dylan Polansky of Ashley Ridge
Here are this week’s nominations:
Dietrich Shuford, Beaufort Academy
Shuford’s interception as time expired sealed the deal for Beaufort Academy in its 28-21 win over Orangeburg Prep.
Jordan Ravenel, Goose Creek
Ravenel returned an interception for a touchdown as Goose Creek edged Blythewood 31-28 for its first win of the season.
Bryce Smalls, Philip Simmons
The 5-foot-10, 200-pound senior was in on a whopping 21 tackles as the Iron Horses remained unbeaten with a 55-30 win over Aynor. Smalls also caused a fumble.
Colt Layton, Calhoun Academy
Layton had 11 tackles and an interception in the Cavaliers’ 7-6 win over Dillon Christian. He also scored Calhoun’s only touchdown on a hook-and-ladder play.
Keonte Rose, South Florence
Rose returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown with about two minutes left in the undefeated Bruins’ 22-19 win over South Pointe. At the time, the Bruins were ahead 14-13.
Donovan Robinson, Thomas Heyward Academy
Robinson made 12 tackles, intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble in the Rebels’ 34-8 win over Dorchester Academy.
Caden Ramsey, Cross
Ramsey intercepted two passes in the Gators’ 54-8 victory over Lake Marion to extend their winning streak to four.
