Vote: Who should be High School on SI's Michigan Athlete of the Week? (11/12/2024)

Read through the candidates and vote for the winner for the week of November 4 - 10

High School on SI's Michigan Athlete of the Week /

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Jackson Malburg, Armada

Junior running back Jackson Malburg had a historic performance to give Armada its first-ever district championship win as they defeated Hazel Park, 63-0. Malburg rushed for 323 yards and seven touchdowns. 

Ryan Counts, Birmingham Groves 

Senior quarterback Ryan Counts led Birmingham Groves to a D2 district championship win over Seaholm, 36-7. Counts completed 11 of his 17 passes for 155 passing yards and three passing touchdowns while adding a rushing touchdown. 

Donovan Triplett, Walled Lake Western 

Junior running back Donovan Triplett rushed for 280 yards and three touchdowns on 18 attempts as Walled Lake Western secured a D3 district championship over Avondale, 42-0. 

Trenton Naber, Hudsonville

Naber had two interceptions in the fourth quarter in the 19-16 win against Grandville. He also had six tackles in the game.

Marcello Vitti, Divine Child 

Junior running back and defensive back Marcello Vitti did it all for Divine Child despite falling to Harper Woods, 40-21. Vitti had 107 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns on offense while adding 13 tackles and one pass deflection on defense. 

Daniel Dysert, Springport

Dysert had 124 rushing yards on 24 carries for one touchdown against Reading.

Ronny Johnson, Dexter

Johnson had 135 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a district final game against East Lansing.

Ty Ryan, Forest Hills Central

Ryan caught four passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-17 against Coopersville.

Landon Tungate, Byron Center

Tungate completed 10-of-12 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 51 yards in a 30-23 win against Mona Shores.

Jami Williams, Grand Rapids Catholic Central

Williams had six catches for 93 yards and two touchdowns in a 21-18 win against West Catholic.

Reed Blake-Thomas, Brighton

Senior middle linebacker Reed Blake-Thomas totaled 15 tackles and one interception on defense as Brighton fell to Howell, 35-33. 

Justin Jones, Howell

Senior athlete Justin Jones had himself a game for Howell in their D1 district championship win over Brighton. Jones ran for 225 yards and four touchdowns on 27 attempts. 

Jace Clarizio, East Lansing

Senior running back Jace Clarizio led East Lansing in their D2 district title win against Dexter, 50-49. Clarizio finished the game with four touchdowns. 

Paul Muscat, Marine City 

Senior running back Paul Muscat had a big performance to help Marine City in a 38-28 D6 district final win over Michigan Collegiate. Muscat finished the game with four rushing touchdowns. 

Joel Cranmore, Leslie

Sophomore quarterback Joel Cranmore threw for 156 yards and a passing touchdown while rushing for 125 yards and one rushing touchdown in Leslie’s 23-21 D7 district title win over University Liggett. 

Aubree Deshetsky, North Branch 

Junior Aubree Deshetsky continued to shine as she led North Branch to a 3-1 set win over Imlay City for a district title. Deshetsky finished with 35 kills, 16 digs, and two assists. 

Savannah Flint, Manchester

Senior Savannah Flint finished with 24 kills, 20 digs, four assists, and one ace as Manchester secured a D3 district title win over Grass Lake, 3-2. 

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