Shreveport Celebrates Outstanding Football Talent with Weekly Honors
Hey Shreveport! Football fever is in full swing as we wrap up another action-packed week on the gridiron. With the tension of the game days still fresh in our minds, it’s time to give a shout-out to some of our local superstar athletes. And, guess what? It’s time to cast your votes for the Shreveport Times Football Player of the Week!
Ballots Are Closed Until Thursday Evening
This week marks the 10th edition of the Player of the Week competition for the 2024 season, and we’ve got an impressive lineup of 19 young athletes vying for your vote. If you want to support your favorite player, head over to shreveporttimes.com before Thursday evening to make your voice heard! Your vote could make a difference!
What’s at Stake?
The athlete with the most votes will be awarded a fabulous backpack and a meal card to one of the local hotspots, courtesy of our generous sponsors, including Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, and Cosse and Silmon Orthodontics. The much-anticipated winner will be announced on Friday, so mark your calendars!
Meet This Week’s Contenders
Now, let’s dive into the list of talented athletes who have made the cut for this week’s ballot:
- Kaleb Williams – Airline
- Wade Chandler – Benton
- Cedric Dennis – BTW
- Quinton Hilliard – Byrd
- Hayden Darner – Calvary
- Zane Wyss – Captain Shreve
- Wyatt Gilbert – D’Arbonne Woods
- Johnny Casey – Evangel
- Kevion Henry – Huntington
- Keaton Cason – Logansport
- Kalvin Jackson – Mansfield
- Caylien Aubrey – Minden
- Jakobe Delaney – Haughton
- Germerian Williams – Haynesville
- Titus Williams – Natchitoches Central
- Joran Parker – Ruston
- Ethan Plunkett – Parkway
- Kentravion Miller – Lakeside
- Logan Addison – North DeSoto
These athletes were chosen based on their outstanding performances from last week, or their coaches submitted their names for consideration. It’s always inspiring to see young talent shine, and these players are certainly making their mark!
The Season So Far
This season has been thrilling, with some amazing competition leading up to this week. In previous weeks, we’ve seen Kaleb Duncan from Evangel, Collin Deere from Byrd, Car’Darian Devers from Captain Shreve, and Ethan Sands from Calvary snag the title of Player of the Week! Who will join this fabulous list next?
Get Involved!
Don’t miss out on being part of this exciting experience! Coaches and school administrators can submit more nominees for future weeks by reaching out to jwatson@shreveporttimes.com. Your involvement makes our community stronger and encourages our young athletes to continue pushing themselves. The season doesn’t stop here – let’s keep cheering on our amazing players!
Wrapping It Up
Now’s your chance, Shreveport! Get online, cast your votes, and let’s show our athletes just how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication. Every vote counts, and the spotlight is waiting for this week’s winner. Here’s to another great week of football, and may the best player win!
