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High school football Week 1: 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!

Joe Owens, Wren 

Wren senior Joe Owens(1) throws against Crescent during the Anderson County Jamboree at Westside High School

Despite a 52-44 loss to Camden County (GA) in week 1, senior quarterback Joe Owens exploded for 428 passing yards and six touchdowns (five passing, one rushing). 

Amir Dendy, Pendleton 

Amir Dendy makes a first down run against Powdersville.

In their 22-0 win over Pickens, sophomore running back Amir Dendy lead the way offensively with 14 carries for 168 yards and two touchdowns. 

Tyson Lewis, Westside 

Westside safety Tyson Lewis in pregame warm-ups before Anderson County Football Jamboree

Despite a 24-10 loss to Boiling Springs, senior Tyson Lewis was effective on both sides. He had 5 receptions for 73 yards and one touchdown on offense and two interceptions on defense. 

Tyler Venables, Daniel 

DW Daniel senior Tyler Venables(24) throws near Liberty senior David Patterson(24) during the first quarter at Liberty High School in Liberty Friday, August 23, 2019.

In their 51-6 win over Easely, senior quarterback Tyler Venables passed for 260 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for 31 yards and one touchdown. 

Ryan Wynn, T.L. Hanna 

TL Hanna junior Ryan Wynn(90) brings down Emerald junior Damarius Morton(4) in the end zone for a safety during the third quarter at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson Friday, August 30, 2019.

In their 40-7 win over Emerald, junior defensive lineman Ryan Wynn totaled six tackles, three assisted tackles as well as a tackle for loss and one forced safety. 

Cast your vote! 

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