Voting Now Open for High School Football Player of the Week

Hilton Head, October 24, 2025

News Summary

Voting is now open for The Island Packet’s High School Football Player of the Week, celebrating outstanding high school athletes. The nominees showcase impressive performances from the recent games, and the voting ends on Friday at noon. The winner will be announced later that afternoon on Island Packet’s website, honoring the hard work and dedication of young athletes in the community.

Voting Now Open for The Island Packet’s High School Football Player of the Week

Voting is currently open for The Island Packet’s High School Football Player of the Week for games played on October 17, during the ninth week of the high school football regular season. The voting will conclude on Friday at noon, with the winner announced on Island Packet’s website Friday afternoon.

Nominees for Player of the Week

This week’s nominees for the Player of the Week include:

• Davis Cargill, RB, Hilton Head Prep: The senior scored two touchdowns, leading his team to a 17-14 victory over St. John’s Christian.
• Thaddeus Czarnecki, RB/LB, Hilton Head Island: The junior made his mark with 15 carries for 134 yards and one touchdown on offense, and also contributed defensively with 10 tackles and a fumble return for a touchdown in the win over May River.
• Malcolm Gordon, LB, Bluffton: The senior had an impressive defensive game with 11 tackles, three for loss, and one sack in a win against Colleton County.
• Jadon Inabinett, RB, John Paul II: Our freshman nominee rushed seven times for 140 yards, scored two touchdowns, and caught two passes for 13 yards in the victory over Thomas Heyward.
• Will Jimenez, LB, Hilton Head Island: The senior posted a remarkable 20 tackles, 14 of which were solo, and recovered two fumbles during their win over May River.
• Aedan McCarthy, QB, Bluffton: This senior completed 28 of 36 passes for 404 yards and six touchdowns, while also adding a rushing touchdown against Colleton County.
• Sean Phalen, TE/DE, John Paul II: The junior made seven tackles, five for loss, recorded one sack, and had two pass deflections in a win over Thomas Heyward.
• Alan Wolf, QB, John Paul II: This junior rushed three times for 102 yards and two touchdowns, in addition to completing 3 of 4 passes for 46 yards and one touchdown in the victory over Thomas Heyward.

Coaching and Voting Information

Coaches are encouraged to submit their Player of the Week nominees to [email protected] each week. This weekly recognition aims to honor outstanding performances by high school athletes throughout the season.

Performance Recognition

Congratulations were extended to all nominees for their impressive performances. Each player showcased exceptional skill and athleticism during their respective games, contributing significantly to their teams’ outcomes this week.

Background Context

The voting for the Player of the Week is part of an ongoing initiative to highlight and celebrate high school football talent within the community. As the regular season progresses, athletes continue to display their commitment and dedication to the sport, with contributions that drive their teams toward success.

Key Dates

• Voting Ends: Friday at noon
• Winner Announcement: Friday afternoon on Island Packet’s website

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Additional Resources

• Island Packet: Voting Now Open for The Island Packet’s High School Football Player of the Week
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• WJBF: Football Friday Night Week 6 Scores and Highlights
• Wikipedia: High School Football
• Google Search: High School Football South Carolina
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