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 are nominated based on standout performances from the previous weekend. The TSF staff selects the finalists, and then it’s up to the fans to determine the winner.
Voting is open now through Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET. 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 p.m. ET.
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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Jacob Alexander, Indian Hill, Jr., RB – Had 13 carries for 132 yards and four touchdowns as the Braves rolled past New Richmond, 56-14.
Avery Conrad, Lloyd Memorial, Sr., RB/DB – Found the end zone four times (three rushing, one receiving) on 11 offensive touches for 122 yards and added six tackles on defense as the Juggernauts beat Conner, 48-19.
Rea’yon Dillingham, Purcell Marian, So., DB – Registered five solo tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and an interception as the Cavaliers outlasted Meadowdale, 18-6.
Chase Even, Badin, Jr., RB – Ran for 215 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Rams bucked Edgewood, 31-7.
Isaiah Garrett, Winton Woods, Sr., RB – Carried the ball 12 times for 147 yards and three touchdowns as the Warriors mashed Milford, 50-28.
Vander Hundemer, Newport Central Catholic, Sr., RB/DB – Ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns, hauled in a 19-yard touchdown reception and added three tackles and a sack as the Thoroughbreds raced past Boone County, 55-28.
Terrence Jones Jr., Princeton, Sr., EDGE – Recorded 3.5 sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss among five solo tackles as the Vikings routed Colerain, 49-6.
Beckett Langferman, Milan, So., RB – Carried the ball 12 times for 144 yards and three touchdowns as the Indians mowed down North Decatur, 56-7.
Kiyan Miller, Covington Catholic, So., RB – Found the end zone four times (three rushing, one receiving) on 13 touches for 120 yards in the Colonels’ 42-7 victory over Simon Kenton.
Nile Knutson, Lakota East, Jr., QB – Threw for 267 yards and four touchdowns as the Thunderhawks escaped Oak Hills with a 31-28 victory.
Kenyon Norman, Lakota West, Sr., RB – Ran for 212 yards and three touchdowns in the Firebirds’ 35-10 conquest of Mason.
Lucas Pate, St. Henry District, Sr., RB/LB – Ran for 239 yards, hauled in a 31-yard touchdown reception and added three tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the Crusaders’ thrilling 43-40 win over Bishop Brossart.
Tyce Rutledge, Waynesville, Jr., WR/DB – Reeled in four receptions for 123 yards and three touchdowns while adding four solo tackles, three tackles for loss and a fumble recovery in the Spartans’ victory over Hillsboro.
Logan Schmenk, Lebanon, Sr., RB – Churned out 224 rushing yards and four touchdowns as Lebanon improved to 3-0 with a victory over West Clermont.
Will Schmittauer, Turpin, Jr., QB – Threaded the needle, completing 12-of-16 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns in the Spartans’ win at Walnut Hills.
Zaequan Sharp, Holmes, Jr., RB – Rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns on just six carries as the Bulldogs blanked Gallatin County, 50-0.
Dameko Taylor, St. Bernard-Elmwood Place, Sr., RB/DB – Carried the ball four times for 154 yards and two touchdowns and added a 65-yard pick-six in the Titans’ 54-0 shutout of Shroder.
Oliver Young, Kings, Sr., RB – Carried the ball 14 times for 170 yards and three touchdowns in the Knights’ 41-14 victory over Loveland.
*Nominate players weekly by emailing us at staff@tristatefootball.com by 7AM Sunday mornings.
