347-yard TSSAA football rushing performance among Ponce Law boys athlete of week nominees
There were some great performances during Week 7 of the 2024 TSSAA football season and beyond.
Now, you get your chance to vote on the Nashville area's best.
Cast your choice in the poll below for who you think should be the Nashville area boys athlete of the week for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 5 . Voting will close Thursday at noon.
William Turner, Brentwood: Turner forced a fumble in the final minute that clinched the Bruins' 17-9 win over rival Franklin.
Blake Owen, Cookeville: Owen rushed for 232 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 167 yards and a touchdown as Cookeville defeated Gallatin, 45-29.
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King Gardner, DCA: Gardner had 19 carries for 212 yards and two touchdowns in a 44-6 win over Mt. Pleasant.
Walker Webb, Franklin Road Academy: Webb shot a 6-under 66 at Greystone to win the TSSAA DII-A Middle Regional Championship last week. He led the Panthers to the overall regional championship with a team score of 285 (3 under).
Car'Lando Barton, Friendship Christian: Barton had 34 carries for 347 yards and four touchdowns in Friendship Christian's 52-51 win over Providence Christian.
Jackson Stroup, Gallatin: Stroup was 28-of-37 passing for 344 yards and three touchdowns, adding seven carries for 45 yards, as Gallatin fell to Cookeville.
Caleb Sams, Hendersonville: Sams was 14-of-17 passing for 117 yards and had eight carries for 63 yards and a touchdown in a 27-21 win over Springfield.
Drew Patterson, Lipscomb Academy: Patterson had 25 carries for 175 yards and a touchdown as Lipscomb fell to Christian Brothers (Missouri), 37-23.
Zach Borders, Macon County: Borders had 16 carries for 219 yards and three touchdowns to lead Macon County past DeKalb County, 49-27.
Jared Curtis, Nashville Christian: The Georgia commit completed 18-of-30 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception, while adding 54 yards and a touchdown on the ground as Nashville Christian cruised past Grace Christian, 49-3.
Brogan High, Portland: High was 6-of-6 passing for 149 yards and a touchdown in Portland's 21-14 upset of Henry County. He also ran for a TD.
Tate Marks, Providence Christian: Marks was 15-of-27 passing for 371 yards and seven TDs in the loss to Friendship Christian.
Kyler Creasy, Oakland: Creasy was a perfect 13-of-13 passing for 259 yards and three touchdowns to lead Oakland past Siegel, 42-7.
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