It's time to vote for the Detroit Free Press Boys Athlete of the Week.
This week's poll includes six football players who had standout performances during the week of Sept. 14-20.
Voting will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Here are the nominees (listed in alphabetical order by last name):
Isaiah Dove, Ortonville Brandon
The sophomore safety played an impactful role in the team's 34-14 win over Corunna on Sept. 18. Dove finished with 10 tackles and assisted on five.
Dharion Liner, Warren Woods Tower
Liner was the engine of the offense as Warren Woods Tower earned its first win of the season, defeating Livonia Clarenceville, 39-24, on Sept. 18. The senior running back rushed for 316 yards and five touchdowns on 25 carries while
converting three 2-point conversions. He also contributed on defense with two solo tackles and two assisted tackles.
Austyn Lawrence, Gibraltar Carlson
The freshman quarterback threw the winning touchdown in a 21-14 comeback victory over Trenton on Sept. 18. Lawrence completed 15 of his 26 passes and threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns.
Anthony Warchuck, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
Warchuck celebrated homecoming with a five-touchdown performance in a 49-0 win over Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett. The senior receiver totaled 285 all-purpose yards, including 170 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while adding 68 rushing yards and another score. He also returned an interception 47 yards for a touchdown on defense.
Alex Waszczenko, Clarkston
Clarkston improved to 4-0 on the season with a 45-0 win over Rochester Adams on Sept. 18. The senior quarterback completed eight of 10 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed seven times for 58 yards and two more scores.
Jeremiah Whitley, Birmingham Groves
Whitley came through for Groves, scoring the go-ahead touchdown in a 14-13 victory over neighboring Birmingham Seaholm on Sept. 18. The senior running back rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries.
Want to nominate an athlete for next week's poll?
Nominations for the previous week's games are accepted from Tuesday through Sunday. Nominate an athlete for the week of Sept. 21-27 at freep.com/athlete.
Note: Do not use the link to submit a vote. To cast a vote, please click the name of the player you'd like vote for.
Editor's Note: We reserve the right to disqualify a candidate or declare a vote "no contest" if tampering such as bots or offering to pay for voting is evident. Please respect the integrity of the vote the way these athletes respect the integrity of the game.
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