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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Caleb Abshire, West Clermont, Sr., RB – Found the end zone four times and ran for 166 yards in the Wolves’ win over Loveland.
Davae Andrews-Glover, Newport, Sr., QB – Carried the ball eight times for 192 yards, threw for 98 yards and accounted for five touchdowns (three rushing, two passing). He also had two interceptions and 50 return yards on defense as the Wildcats got past Bellevue.
Bryce Armstrong, Highlands, So., QB – Went 11-of-13 for 272 yards with five touchdown passes and added one rushing score as the Highlanders crushed Mason County, 61-0.
Tra’vion Bailey, Lakota East, Sr., LB – Recorded five sacks, six tackles and forced a fumble in the Thunderhawks’ victory at Colerain.
Walker Brewsbaugh, Little Miami, Sr., RB – Had career highs of 151 yards and four touchdowns rushing as the Panthers improved to 6-3 with a win over Milford.
Devlan Daniel, Indian Hill, Sr., QB – Ran for 110 yards on 13 carries and went 7-of-11 passing for 107 yards while accounting for three touchdowns (two rushing, one passing) as the Braves handed Deer Park its first loss of the season.
Liam Dillow, Clermont Northeastern, So., RB/DB – Recorded three sacks and five tackles as the Rockets shut out Fayetteville, 30-0.
Brayden Hughes, St. Henry District, Fr., RB/LB – Ran for 162 yards on nine carries with two touchdowns and added four tackles, including two tackles for loss, as the Crusaders got past Bracken County.
Vander Hundemer, Newport Central Catholic, Sr., RB – Found the end zone four times (three rushing, one receiving), ran for 150 yards, had 24 receiving yards and added eight tackles, including two tackles for loss, as the Thoroughbreds handed Dayton its first loss of the season in a 47-7 rout.
Jaylon Jones, Kings, So., DL – Had two sacks, two forced fumbles and four tackles as the Knights took down Turpin, 48-14.
CJ Layton, Mason, Sr., RB – Ran for all three of the Comets’ touchdowns on 17 carries for 81 yards in a 24-7 upset of Middletown.
Mack Linich, CHCA, Jr., RB – Ran for 166 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries as the Eagles defeated Roger Bacon.
Kenyon Norman, Lakota West, Sr., RB – Ran for 127 yards and five touchdowns on 16 carries as the Firebirds flew past Sycamore.
Jackson Ober, Simon Kenton, So., DB – Had two big fourth-quarter interceptions in the Pioneers’ 13-12 comeback win over Campbell County.
Logan Schmenk, Lebanon, Sr., RB – Carried the ball 12 times for 193 yards and four touchdowns as the Warriors rolled past Walnut Hills.
Gianni Simpson, Princeton, Sr., DB – Had two interceptions with 64 interception return yards as the Vikings beat Oak Hills, 39-7.
Tysin Weaver, Anderson, Sr., WR – Had 12 receptions for 222 yards and four touchdowns as the Raptors beat Winton Woods, 47-21.
*Nominate players weekly by emailing us at staff@tristatefootball.com by 7AM Sunday mornings.
