Vote now: Who should be SBLive’s Arkansas high school athlete of the week?
Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Arkansas high school athlete of the week for Sep. 28 - Oct. 4 as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff. Read through the nominees and cast your vote at the bottom of the page. Voting will conclude Thursday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced Friday morning. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, please email regan@scorebooklive.com or tag us on Twitter or Instagram at @sbliveark.
WEEK 1 WINNER: CHRIS FRANCISCO, ROGERS QB
WEEK 2 WINNER: BRADEN WILLIAMS, WALDRON QB
WEEK 3 WINNER: BRAYDEN JAY, CABOT WR
WEEK 4 WINNER: JETT DENNIS, GREENLAND
WEEK 5 WINNER: LOGAN CHRONISTER, ALMA
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WEEK 6 NOMINEES:
Kam Turner, Rivercrest QB: Turner led the Colts to a blowout win over Cave City. He was 20 of 27 for 312 yards and five touchdowns.
Keshawn Scott, Rivercrest WR: Scott was a favorite target of Turner on Friday night. He caught five passes for 84 yards and three touchdowns.
Cole Keylon, Harrison QB: Keylon was very efficient as he helped lead the Goblins over Alma. He was 6 of 9 for 155 yards and three touchdowns. He ran for 44 yards and two more touchdowns.
LD Richmond, Greenwood QB: Despite playing only one half in the blowout win, Richmond was 14 of 19 for 296 yards and three touchdowns.
Devin Johnson, Hot Springs RB: Johnson carried the ball 28 times for 316 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Hope.
Kaimani Gray, Hot Springs WR: Gray had six catches for 239 yards and three touchdowns as Hot Springs won 63-42.
Javion Ware, Morrilton DB: Ware returned an interception 75 yards for a touchdown in the 48-13 win over Pea Ridge.
Jackson Moll, Morrilton RB: Moll was dominant on the ground, rushing for 248 yards and two touchdowns.
Garrett Brown, Benton QB: Brown was 22 of 31 for 242 yards and four touchdowns as Benton shut out Siloam Springs 42-0.
Cole Shoemaker, Central Arkansas Christian LB: Shoemaker was all over the field on defense, collecting 18 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery.
Jaiden Strange, Stuttgart QB/WR: Strange showed off his ability at two different positions. He caught three touchdowns and passed for two more.
Brandon Scott, Charleston QB: Scott showed his dual-threat ability in the 36-34 win over Cedarville. He was 11 of 15 for 113 yards and two touchdowns. He ran for 51 yards and a score.
Breckon Ketter, Charleston LB: Ketter had 12 tackles, returned a fumble for a touchdown and had a rushing touchdown to help the Tigers to a two-point win over Cedarville.
Cooper Smith, Bentonville WR: Smith caught nine passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns as the Tigers took down Fort Smith Southside by 28 points.