TriStateFootball.com is proud to once again recognize the Tri-State’s top high school football performances with the Mella Window & Carpet Cleaning Player of the Week throughout the 2026 season.
Each week, players from Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana will be nominated based on standout performances from the previous weekend. The TSF staff will select the finalists, and then it’s up to the fans to determine the winner.
Voting opens each Sunday and runs through Wednesday at 12:00 PM Eastern. Fans may vote once per hour, per IP address. Voting activity is monitored, and any votes determined to be fraudulent or an attempt to manipulate the results may be removed.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK RULES
- Players may win the Mella Window & Carpet Cleaning Player of the Week award only once during the season.
- A player may be nominated a maximum of three times during the season.
- Weekly nominees are selected by the TriStateFootball.com staff based on performances from across the Tri-State.
- Fans may vote once per hour, per IP address.
- Voting closes each Wednesday at 12:00 PM Eastern.
All weekly winners will be recognized at the TriStateFootball.com Year in Review Show following the season and will receive a commemorative Player of the Week plaque.
Cast your vote below and help us recognize this week’s Mella Window & Carpet Cleaning Player of the Week!
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Corrious Booker, Fairfield, So., RB – Ran for 172 yards and two touchdowns in the Indians’ 35-25 win over Wayne.
Deon Bradford, Western Brown, Jr., ATH – Accounted for touchdowns passing, rushing and receiving, finishing with four receptions for 102 yards, 64 rushing yards and 47 passing yards as the Broncos bounced Hillsboro, 49-13.
Roman Combs, Lakota West, Sr., DB – Snared two interceptions and registered nine tackles as the Firebirds grounded St. Xavier, 20-7.
Rondae Dailey, Gamble Montessori, Sr., LB – Returned two fumbles for touchdowns and registered seven tackles as the Gators took a big bite out of Stivers, 54-6.
Gage Croley, Goshen, Sr., RB – Ran for 196 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Warriors blanked Reading, 40-0.
David Dupee, Wyoming, Sr., QB – Went 23-of-24 passing for 342 yards and four touchdowns in the Cowboys’ 28-3 victory over Ross.
Kaden Estep, Elder, Sr., QB – Threw for 195 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 147 yards and another score in the Panthers’ 35-3 win over Middletown.
Levi Guttman, Cincinnati Country Day, Sr., QB – Threw for 269 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 91 yards and two scores as the Nighthawks edged Summit Country Day, 30-26.
Jordan Hall, Princeton, Sr., RB – Found the end zone three times, scoring twice on 91 rushing yards and adding an 88-yard touchdown reception in the Vikings’ exciting 31-24 victory over Moeller.
Sam Hughes, Simon Kenton, Jr., WR – Hauled in seven receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns as the Pioneers got past Dixie Heights, 42-13.
Ben Markarian, Harrison, Sr., WR/DB – Had a 69-yard touchdown reception and snared two interceptions as the Wildcats took down Milford, 35-0.
Lincoln Schreiber, Oak Hills, Sr., QB – Went 13-of-16 passing for 265 yards and five touchdowns while adding a rushing score as the Highlanders beat Edgewood, 49-20.
Logan Schmenk, Lebanon, Sr., RB – Ran for 178 yards and three touchdowns as the Warriors handled Northmont, 38-17.
Luke Thomas, Carlisle, Fr., QB – Threw for 221 yards and four touchdowns in his varsity debut as the Indians whipped Milton-Union, 42-13.
Brady Young, New Richmond, Sr., QB – Threw for 288 yards and five touchdowns while adding a rushing score as the Lions roared past Bethel-Tate, 49-18.
*Nominate players weekly by emailing us at staff@tristatefootball.com by 7AM Sunday mornings.
