The News-Leader had four reporters covering different games across southwest Missouri on Friday night, and there were plenty of top performers to choose from.
If you want your favorite athlete to be recognized, email News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler at wwheeler@news-leader.com to nominate a player for the weekly "player of the week" votes that begin Monday mornings throughout the season.
Here were the players we saw who stood out the most this week:
WEEK 9 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COVERAGE
Blake Russell, Hollister
Junior running back and linebacker Blake Russell had a huge night for Hollister on Friday.