High School Sports

Who was the top football player in Bradenton and Manatee County in Week 3? Vote now.

Varsity and Jr. Varsity took to Palmetto’s practice field August 17, 2022, with Coach Dave Marino in preparation for the season start of football.
Varsity and Jr. Varsity took to Palmetto’s practice field August 17, 2022, with Coach Dave Marino in preparation for the season start of football. ttompkins@bradenton.com

The high school football season is underway in Bradenton, and there were several standout players on teams across Manatee County in Week 3.

Now you can you decide which one should be the Bradenton Herald’s Player of the Week. Fans can vote until the poll closes at noon Friday.

Here are the nominees:

  • Cory Sanders, Manatee High School junior: 2 TDs, 2 tackles
  • Ramsey Cole, Manatee High School sophomore: 112 all-purpose yards
  • Javon Moss, Parrish Community High School sophomore: 10 carries for 237 rushing yards, 6 TDs
  • Jackson Volz, Parrish Community High School junior: 11 of 14 for 202 passing yards, 2 TDs
  • Nahzir Stamper, Parrish Community High School junior: 5 receptions for 107 yards, 2 TDs
  • Caleb Matelau, Bradenton Christian School sophomore: 19 tackles, 1 TFL
  • Ivan Tulupov, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School junior: 10 tackles

If you have a candidate you wish to nominate, submit them by noon Monday each week during the season via email at sports@bradenton.com.

Vote below:

Varsity and Jr. Varsity took to Palmetto’s practice field August 17, 2022, with Coach Dave Marino in preparation for the season start of football.
Varsity and Jr. Varsity took to Palmetto’s practice field August 17, 2022, with Coach Dave Marino in preparation for the season start of football. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

This story was originally published September 12, 2022 at 1:55 PM.

Jason Dill
Bradenton Herald
Jason Dill is a sports reporter for the Bradenton Herald. He’s won Florida Press Club awards since joining in 2010. He currently covers restaurant, development and other business stories for the Herald. 
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