Vote now for the Bradenton Herald’s high school football player of the week (Oct. 30)

Jason Dill
·1 min read

Manatee County’s football players have created memorable performances in the 2023-24 high school season.

This week, we resume a weekly feature in which we ask you to vote for the best performer of the week in Manatee County high school sports.

Below is a look at the five candidates from last week’s action. Take our poll below to cast your vote. The poll will be open until 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3.

You may vote as often as you like until then.

Here are the candidates from last week’s games:

▪ Dylan Wester, Palmetto: The sophomore snagged five catches for 181 yards, including an 83-yard touchdown on the third play of Friday’s 38-33 loss to Manatee.

▪ Rok Lodge, Palmetto: The senior caught eight passes for 132 yards in a 38-33 loss to Manatee.

▪ Trayvon Pinder, Manatee: The physical back gashed Palmetto for 162 yards on 22 carries and three touchdowns in the 38-33 win to clinch the district championship.

▪Yahshua Edwards, Braden River: The junior had 140 yards on 15 carries with a rushing touchdown and six catches for 108 yards and two receiving touchdowns in a 35-7 victory over Southeast.

▪ Jaden Judge, Bayshore: The senior ran for 275 yards on 27 carries with three touchdowns in a 24-20 loss to Lakewood Ranch.

Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown on the field before the football game between Manatee and Palmetto on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 in Palmetto.
Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown on the field before the football game between Manatee and Palmetto on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 in Palmetto.