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Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Ohio high school athlete of the week for August 18-24

Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Ohio high school Athlete of the Week for August 18-24. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email ryan@scoreboklive.com. For questions/issues with the poll, email  athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com.

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Maddox Arnold, Elder

The senior linebacker dominated on both sides of the ball with two touchdowns, two sacks and seven tackles to open the season with a 28-6 victory against Withrow.

Shane Cole, Centerville

Threw four touchdown passes, including a 49-yard dagger to lead the Elks past Lakota East 31-21 in their season opener. 

Vinny Colombi, Chardon

Led the Hilltoppers’ offensive game with four rushing touchdowns in a 29-7 victory over Timber Creek (Florida).

Thomas Csanyi, St. Edward

The senior quarterback threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Eagles to a 28-0 shutout victory against Pickerington North.

Jaylen Edwards, Glenville

After going scoreless through three quarters, the freshman returned a punt 37 yards for a touchdown to help the Tarblooders defeat Upper Arlington 6-0.

Nolan Good, Avon

The Kent State commit finished with 197 yards, threw for a touchdown and added another score on six carries in Avon’s 45-21 win over St. Ignatius.

Bo Jackson, Villa Angela-St. Joseph

The Ohio State commit ran for 172 yards and three touchdowns as Villa Angela-St. Joseph cruised to a 42-7 win over GlenOak.

Jake LaVerde, Kirtland

Ran for 341 yards and three touchdowns to help the Hornets defeat Dalton 55-34.

Grant Kinnee, Anthony Wayne

The senior quarterback had four rushing touchdowns in a 35-13 win against Hilliard Darby. 

Tyler Morgan, Toledo Central Catholic

The senior running back rushed for 141 yards and two scores to help defeat Findlay 54-21 and extend the Fighting Irish’s winning streak to a school-record 32 straight games.

Keller Moten, Walsh Jesuit

Led the Warriors to a 37-35 season-opening win over Ursuline, rushing for 166 yards and three touchdowns and adding another through the air.

Matt Ponatoski, Archbishop Moeller

Led the Crusaders to a 38-21 victory over Princeton, finishing 26-for-32 for 415 yards and four touchdowns. 

Jalen Slaughter, Massillon

Led the Tigers to a 35-20 win over the NFL Academy of London, throwing for 387 yards and three touchdowns.

Sam Wiles, Lakota West

Grinded out a 17-13 victory over St. Xavier, throwing for 105 yards and rushing for 82 yards and a 4-yard touchdown. 

Carter Winland, West Muskingum

The senior running back rushed for 128 yards on 17 carries and scored three touchdowns to help the Tornadoes shutout Lakewood 42-0. 

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