Voting is now open and will run through noon Friday for this week’s Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois Player of the Week.
Here are the nominees:
Peyton Bittle, Carterville: The senior caught 13 passes for 181 yards and scored 2 touchdowns in the Lions’ 41-28 loss to Rochester in the 4A Quarterfinals.
Devon Clemons, Murphyboro: The senior posted 118 total yards (rushing and receiving) and scored a touchdown in the Red Devils’ 51-13 loss to Sacred Heart Griffin in the 4A Quarterfinals.
Hollan Everett, NCOE: The senior tallied 18 kils, 3 blocks and 2 aces in the Fighting Cardinals’ 2 matches at the 1A State Tournament. NCOE went 1-1 and finished third.
Connor Mowery, Johnston City: The senior was 3-3 passing for 59 yards, rushed 6 times for 27 yards and a touchdown, intercepted a pass in the end zone, and recovered a fumble in the red zone helping lead the Indians to a 42-32 win over Althoff in the 2A Quarterfinals.
Bryce Smith, Carterville: The senior rushed 26 times for 198 yards and scored 2 touchdowns in the Lions’ 41-28 loss to Rochester in the 4A Quarterfinals. Smith also had 2 receptions for 12 yards to finish with 210 total yards.