High School Sports

Vote now for the Bradenton Herald’s high school football player of the week (Oct. 23)

BCS’ Colton Dempsey runs the ball as ODA’s Jack Meyers tries to halt him at the Out of Door Academy field on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
BCS’ Colton Dempsey runs the ball as ODA’s Jack Meyers tries to halt him at the Out of Door Academy field on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. ttompkins@bradenton.com

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. 27.

You may vote as often as you like until then.

The winner will be announced on the Bradenton Herald’s social media channels.

Here are the candidates from last week’s games:

Bon Bean Jr., Manatee: The senior wide receiver had six catches for 84 yards and a touchdown, and added 27 rushing yards on two carries in the Hurricanes’ 21-14 loss to Sarasota Riverview.

Marcus Galloway, Braden River: The junior ran for 108 yards on 21 carries in the Pirates’ 21-10 victory over Punta Gorda Charlotte.

Jermaine Edwards, Parrish Community: The junior tallied 161 rushing yards on 22 attempts with a touchdown in a 41-34 loss to Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek.

Ashton Springfield, Parrish Community: He had 11 tackles, 5.5 TFL, two sacks, two quarterback hurries and caused a fumble in the Bulls’ 41-34 loss to Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek.

Colton Dempsey, Bradenton Christian: Dempsey carried the ball 20 times for 120 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers’ 35-7 victory over Out-of-Door Academy.

BCS’ Colton Dempsey runs the ball as ODA’s Jack Meyers tries to halt him at the Out of Door Academy field on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
BCS’ Colton Dempsey runs the ball as ODA’s Jack Meyers tries to halt him at the Out of Door Academy field on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
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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