Daphne’s sophomore quarterback, J.J. Thibodeaux, emerged as the Week 1 winner of the Cunningham Bounds Press-Register football Player of the Week award, receiving 28% of the total votes. Thibodeaux impressed with his performance, completing 12-of-18 passes for 190 yards, scoring a touchdown, and running for two more scores against McGill-Toolen. Robertsdale’s Quin Shields and T.R. Miller’s Myles Johnson followed closely behind in the poll, both receiving significant support from fans.
Shields, a junior fullback from Robertsdale, ran for 191 yards and two touchdowns, helping his team break a 24-game losing streak with a 31-0 victory over Chickasaw. Johnson, a running back and linebacker for T.R. Miller, showcased his talent after returning from an ACL injury, rushing for 110 yards and two touchdowns while making eight tackles in a 28-7 win over Reeltown. Johnson, a University of Florida commit, is a promising player to watch this season.
The weekly nominees for the Player of the Week award will be announced on Sundays throughout the fall, giving fans the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite players. Stay tuned for more standout performances and exciting matchups as the high school football season progresses.
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