Vote: Who should be SBLive’s Lower State South Carolina Defensive Player of the Week (10/15/2023)?
We have seven athletes nominated this week for SBLive’s Lower State South Carolina Defensive Football Player of the Week from Oct. 12-13 and we ask you, the fans, to help decide who should indeed be the top athlete selected. Voting will conclude on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced in next week’s poll.
Congratulations to last week's winner: Amare Haynes of Calhoun County.
Here are this week's nominations:
Anthony Addison, Sumter County
His team lost a close one to Carolina Forest but Addison, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound end, was a rock with 15 tackles.
Jaleil Way, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler
Way hauled in two interceptions to help lead a stout defense as the Trojans stifled Denmark-Olar 38-6.
Alex Johnson, Green Sea-Floyds
Johnson returned a fumble for a touchdown in the Trojans’ 37-20 win over Mullins.
Coby Coleman, Cross
The 5-foot-9 senior returned an interception for a touchdown as Cross beat Military Magnet 40-0. Coleman also had a touchdown reception.
Connor Hartzog, Dorchester Academy
The two-way starter had seven tackles and a sack in the Raiders’ 22-18 win over Clarendon Hall.
Ryan Campbell, Fort Dorchester
Campbell returned a fumble for a touchdown as Fort Dorchester ran away from Stall 63-6.
