It’s time to vote for the Mississippi Coast football Athlete of the Week for August 28
The Mississippi Coast’s football stars are back on the gridiron and back in the weekly poll for top performer.
The 2023 season is one that will be marked by new names and talents jumping into the spotlight. Week one was dotted with strong performances by fresh-to-the-scene stars and familiar names alike.
This week players are nominated from George County, Gulfport, Hancock, Harrison Central, Picayune, St. Stanislaus and West Harrison.
This is not a scientific poll, and you can vote as many times as you’d like until voting ends at noon on Friday, September 1, at www.sunherald.com.
Get to know the nominees here:
- Brenn Moody, George County: Moody ran for over 140 yards and three touchdowns in his first start at quarterback during a 28-7 win over East Central.
Niko Williams, Gulfport: Williams completed 11 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 95 yards and three scores in a 42-0 win over Gautier.
Zach Gullung, Hancock: Gullung rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns and scored on a 16-yard catch in the Hawks’ 42-20 win over Natchez.
Boone Wilson, Harrison Central: Wilson picked up 17 total stops, a sack and a forced fumble.
Chris Davis, Picayune: Davis ran for 244 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns in Picayune’s 28-21 win over Brandon.
Ian Gonzalez Rios, St. Stanislaus: Gonzalez Rios ran for 193 yards and four touchdowns in his first American football game during the Rock-a-Chaws’ 31-6 win over Forrest County AHS.
Jordan Stapleton, West Harrison: Stapleton ran for 308 yards and three touchdowns in the Hurricanes’ 41-40 win over Greene County.
