Vote for Mississippi boys athlete of the week for Oct. 2-6

There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for Oct. 2-6.

To nominate a player for a future athlete of the week poll, email mchavez@gannett.com.

Fans may vote in the poll below one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday.

To submit high school scores, statistics, records, leaders and other items at any time, email mchavez@gannett.com.

Nominations

Charles Simpson, Madison-Ridgeland Academy: Simpson had 5 total total touchdowns with 337 total yards. Three rushing touchdowns on 28 carries for 207 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns, tallying 10 receptions for 103 yards in a 63-58 loss to Hartfield Academy.

Bralan Womack, Hartfield Academy: Womack had two 90-plus yard kick-off return touchdowns, along with two receiving touchdowns and 59 yards receiving. Also, he added the game-ending interception in a 63-58 win over Madison-Ridgeland Academy. 

Ny Johnson, Germantown: Johnson had 23 carries for 250 yards. Produced three touchdowns and included a 59-yard passing touchdown in a 28-27 win over Starkville. 

MORE: How sophomore Braylan Womack kept Hartfield Academy football undefeated in wild win over MRA

Daniel Fagan, Jackson Academy: Fagan tallied a game-leading 11 total tackles (7 Solo) in a 29-7 win over Starkville Academy.

John William Walker, St. Andrew’s Episcopal: Walker scored three receiving touchdowns on nine receptions for 185 yards helping St. Andrew’s Episcopal’s 35-34 win over Pisgah.

Ahmad Hardy, Lawrence County: Hardy rushed for 244 yards on 24 carries including three touchdowns in Lawrence County’s 48-26 loss to University Lab (LA).

Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion-Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X @MikeSChavez.