Vote: Who should be SBLive Mississippi Athlete of the Week? (10/2/2023)
Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Mississippi High School Athlete of the Week for Sept. 25-Oct. 1 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 on Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced the following Monday. If you would like to nominate an athlete, please email athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com or tag us on Twitter or Instagram at @sblivems.
Jay Bonner, QB, Senatobia
Completed eight of his 11 passes for 112 yards and rushed 10 times for 100 yards, scoring four touchdowns in a 34-31 win over New Albany.
Ahmad Hardy, RB, Lawrence County
Rushed for 400 yards on 16 carries with four touchdowns in a 53-37 win over Sumrall.
Zach Gullung, RB, Hancock
Rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 60 yards and a score in the Hawks’ 22-20 win over Florence.
Isaiah Lindsey, DL, West Jones
Thoroughly harassed the Patriots with seven tackles, including five for a loss, and four sacks in the Mustangs’ 21-6 win over Jackson Prep.
Prentavis Madison, ATH, Simmons
Provided 120 yards and three touchdowns on the ground and recorded six tackles, a forced fumble and an interception in the Blue Devils’ 44-32 win over South Delta.
SanFrisco Magee, WR, McComb
Caught eight passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers’ thrilling 28-26 win over Laurel.
B.J. Mitchell, LB, Hattiesburg
Was credited with 13 tackles and forced three fumbles, recovering one of them in a 34-28 overtime win over George County.
Braylen Williams, QB, Nettleton
Completed 15 of his 18 passes for 378 yards and six touchdowns and added 89 yards and a score on the ground in a 47-26 win over Aberdeen.