High school football Week 4: Cast your vote for the Independent Mail Athlete of the Week

Kennington Lloyd Smith III
Anderson Independent Mail

It'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!

Hack Hamilton, Daniel 

DW Daniel senior Hack Hamilton(10) catches a pass for a touchdown against Ridge View during the first quarter at D.W. Daniel High School in Central Friday, September 20, 2019.

In their 45-26 win over Ridge View, Daniel wide receiver Hack Hamilton exploded on offense with seven catches for 206 yards and four touchdowns. 

Kalil Johnson, Palmetto 

Palmetto senior Kalil Johnson forces a fumble of Crescent's Cade Rutledge.

In their 49-14 win over Crescent, Palmetto safety Kalil Johnson contributed on defense and special teams: four tackles, four assisted tackles, one pass break up, one forced fumble and two blocked punts/ 

Blair Garner, Westside 

Westside senior Blair Garner (12) throws against Belton-Honea Path during the FCA Anderson County Jamboree at Westside High School in Anderson Friday.

In their 57-0 win over Easley, Westside quarterback Blair Garner totaled 204 total offensive yards and two touchdowns. 

Jared Kirksey, Daniel 

DW Daniel junior Jared Kirksey(7) reacts after recovering a fumble during the fourth quarter at D.W. Daniel High School in Central on Friday, October 5, 2018.

In their 45-26 win over Ridge View, Daniel defensive end Jared Kirksey lead the way on defense with nine tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks and one interception returned for a touchdown. 

Joseph Sloan, Belton-Honea Path 

Belton-Honea Path senior Joseph Sloan IV(6) tackles Powdersville Kiundre Hunter(9) during the first quarter at Powdersville High School Friday, August 30, 2019.

In their 42-21 win over Pendleton, BHP linebacker Joseph Sloan recorded 12 tackles, eight assisted tackles, one tackle for loss, two pass break ups and one blocked kick. 

Cast your vote! 

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