High school football Week 11: Cast your vote for the Independent Mail Athlete of the Week

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!

Joseph Sloan, Belton-Honea Path

Belton-Honea Path senior Joseph Sloan IV(6) tackles DW Daniel senior Brenton Benson(1) during the first quarter at Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path Friday, November 1, 2019.

In their 42-17 first round win over York, senior Joseph Sloan was a force on defense. He finished with 10 solo tackles, four assisted tackles, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup and one interception returned 29 yards for a touchdown.

Joe Owens, Wren

Wren senior Joe Owens(1) runs away from DW Daniel sophomore Asaun Willingham(99) during the fourth quarter at Wren High School in Piedmont Friday, October 11, 2019.

In their 56-14 first round win over Orangeburg-Wilkinson, senior Joe Owens had a spectacular game passing. He completed 15 of 17 passes for 300 yards and seven touchdown passes.

Dorian Holland, Pendleton

Pendleton junior Dorian Holland(9) tackles Belton-Honea Path senior Semaj Groves(7) during the fourth quarter at Pendleton High School in Pendleton Friday, September 20, 2019.

In their 23-12 first round win over Southside, junior Dorian Holland made life hard for the opposing offense. He had one interception, one forced fumble and three pass breakups.

Jared Kirksey, D.W. Daniel

DW Daniel senior Jared Kirksey(7) runs after Belton-Honea Path senior Jeremiah Johnson(20) during the second quarter at Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path Friday, November 1, 2019.

In their 48-6 first round win over Lancaster, senior Jared Kirksey was dominant. He finished with eight tackles, two tackles for loss and two sacks.

RJ Ellis, Belton-Honea Path

Belton-Honea Path senior R.J. Ellis(25) runs by Wren junior Reed Morrissey(4) during the first quarter at Wren High School in Piedmont Thursday, October 24, 2019.

In their 42-17 first round win over York, senior RJ Ellis turned in another dominating performance. He totaled 15 rushes for 203 yards and one touchdown and also caught a 50-yard touchdown pass.

Dez Frazier, Wren

Wren senior Dez Frazier(2) hits Crescent junior Landon Sauers(8) during the Anderson County Jamboree at Westside High School

In their 56-14 first round win over Orangeburg-Wilkinson, senior Dez Frazier was all over the field defensively. He finished with 11 tackles, 0.5 sacks and three tackles for loss.

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Kennington Smith is the new high school sports reporter for the Independent-Mail. You can connect with Kennington on Twitter @SkinnyKenny_ or email him at kennington.smith@independentmail.com