Vote for The Charlotte Observer high school football player of the week (10.04.24)

Here are the nominees for The Charlotte Observer’s high school football player of the week. The poll closes Friday at noon.

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Jake Anderson, Charlotte Catholic: In a 25-22 upset win at Independence, Anderson rushed 31 times for 95 yards and two touchdowns.

Jacob Baggett, Providence Day: The Chargers’ kicker had seven of his eight kickoffs go for touchbacks in a 61-7 win at North Raleigh Christian. The eight one was caught at the 1 ending his consecutive touchback streak at 30. Baggett was 4 of 4 on PATs.

Trey Blakeney, Hough: In a 58-3 win at Chambers on Monday, Blakeney completed 10 of 14 passes for 202 yards and four touchdowns. He also had a rushing score.

Johntay Gaither, Pine Lake Prep: In a 22-8 win over Winston-Salem Prep, Gaither, a senior, rushed 16 times for 147 yards and a touchdown. He had two tackles on defense and a 21-yard kick return.

Pedro Guzman, Ardrey Kell: In a 74-7 win over Ballantyne Ridge, Guzman rushed four times for 102 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 25.5 yards per carry.

Titus Ivory, Charlotte Latin: In a 45-14 win over Covenant Day, Ivory had a 57-yard touchdown catch and run, four tackles and an interception.

Sam Jacobson, Charlotte Country Day: In a 37-16 win over Cannon School, Jacobson ran 15 times for 157 yards and two touchdowns. He caught one pass for 38 yards and a touchdown.

Major Leak, Lake Norman Charter: In a 24-8 win over Albemarle, Leak caught eight passes for 154 yards and a touchdown. He had two tackles on defense, plus a QB hurry, an interception and three passes defended.

Brody Norman, Mooresville: In a 56-7 win over Hickory Ridge, Norman was 11 for 19 for 244 yards and a school-record five touchdown passes in the first half. He also had a rushing score.

Ennis Stiles, JM Robinson: The freshman running back ran 11 times for 105 yards and a touchdown in a 36-0 win over Carson on Monday. Stiles averaged 9.5 yards per carry.

Chase Storey, East Mecklenburg: Storey had a fumble recovery and an interception in Monday’s 35-0 win over Garinger that snapped a nine-game losing streak. East Meck got its first shutout in five years.

Jayden Summers, Corvian Community: Corvian improved to 5-0 after Monday’s 16-7 win over Christ The King. Summers led the team with 12 tackles. Corvian’s defense has allowed 30 points, total, for the season.

Bryant White, North Mecklenburg: In a 51-0 win over Harding last week, White, a sophomore, had two interceptions and 95 yards total in interception return yards.

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