High school football Week 5: Cast your vote for the Independent Mail Athlete of the Week
Kennington Lloyd Smith IIIIt's that time again – time to pick the Independent Mail Athlete of the Week!
Each week during high school football season, we'll highlight one player from Anderson area teams whose game performance was notable the week before. Voting will be open Tuesday mornings through noon on Thursdays, and winners will be announced by 5 p.m. every Thursday.
Here are the nominees for this week – vote below!
Preston Pettway, T.L. Hanna
In T.L. Hanna's 20-14 win over Westside, senior Preston Pettway totaled 70 rushing yards and one touchdown on offense and four tackles and one interception returned 80 yards for a touchdown on defense.
RJ Ellis, Belton-Honea Path
In BHP's 77-21 win over Seneca, senior RJ Ellis had 20 carries for 209 yards and three touchdowns.
Eli Wilson, Wren
In Wren's 61-7 win over Broome, senior Eli Wilson reeled in five catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns.
Blakely Williams, Palmetto
In Palmetto's 44-8 win over Powdersville, senior Blakley Williams caught seven passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns.
Bralyn Oliver, Belton-Honea Path
In BHP's 77-21 win over Sencea, junior Bralyn Oliver totaled four solo tackles, one assisted tackle and one interception returned 70 yards for a touchdown.