The FHSAA State Championships have concluded, and fans are invited to vote for the defensive player of the week from December 7-9. Nine athletes are nominated, and fans have until Sunday, December 17th to vote for the winner, who will be announced next week.

By the Numbers
  • Willis McGahee, DE, Columbus: 8 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble
  • Jon Mitchell, DB, Mandarin: 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery
  • Nicholas Rodriguez, DB, St. Thomas Aquinas: 12 tackles
  • Titus Bullard, DE, Berkeley Prep: 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble
  • Anthony Mattison, LB, Miami Norland: 12 tackles, 3 tackles for loss
  • Zach Crothers, DE, Chaminade-Madonna: 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss
  • Zeshon Casimir, DB, Cardinal Mooney: 12 tackles
  • Braden Williams, DB, Bradford: 20 tackles
  • Shanard Clower, DB, Lakeland: 2 interceptions (1 returned for a touchdown)
Bottom Line

Fans have the opportunity to vote for the defensive player of the week from the FHSAA State Championships, with nominees from various winning and losing teams having standout defensive performances.