Vote now for the Bradenton Herald’s high school football player of the week (Oct. 2)
Manatee County’s football players are already putting together memorable performances as the 2023-24 high school season heats up.
This week, we resume a weekly feature in which we ask you to vote for the best performer of the week in Manatee County high school sports.
Below is a look at the five candidates from last week’s action. Take our poll below to cast your vote. The poll will be open until 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6.
You may vote as often as you like until then.
The winner will be announced on the Bradenton Herald’s social media channels. Manatee’s Bon Bean Jr. was last week’s winner.
Here are the candidates from last week’s games:
▪ Ean Johnson-Kelley, Manatee: The junior blocked a punt, while tallying four tackles, two TFL and one quarterback hurry in Manatee’s 52-6 win over Lakewood Ranch.
▪ Bon Bean Jr., Manatee: The senior caught six passes for 118 yards and a touchdown in the Hurricanes’ 52-6 win over Lakewood Ranch.
▪ Dustin Springfield, Parrish Community: The defensive end/linebacker had six tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks and a safety in the Bulls’ 22-3 win over Southeast.
▪Cameron Brewer, Saint Stephen’s: Brewer, a junior, ran for 201 yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns on offense while adding four tackles, one TFL and one pass defended in the Falcons’ 32-8 win over Fort Myers Canterbury.
▪ Clay Ash, IMG Academy White: A senior, Ash ran for 283 yards on 26 carries and two touchdowns in the Ascenders’ 34-10 victory over Palmetto. He also had 33 receiving yards.
