Week 1: Albany Herald High School Football Player of the Week

Here are the nominees for The Albany Herald High School Football Player of the Week for Week 1. Voting concludes at noon Thursday. POLL LOCATED BELOW AT END OF PLAYER PROFILES.

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MARK ROBINSON

Position: Running back

School/Year: Lee County, Sr.

Why he’s here: Robinson had a big game for the Trojans. He finished with 227 yards and two touchdown in Lee County’s 29-12 victory over Bainbridge.

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SETH SOUTER

Position: Kicker/punter

School/Year: Worth County, Sr.

Why he’s here: Souter kicked a 27-yard field goal in the closing seconds to help Worth County break a 36-all tie and beat Turner County 39-36 Friday night. Souter was also perfect on his extra point attempts.

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ULYSSES WILLIAMS

 Position: Wide receiver

School/Year: Monroe, Sr.

Why he’s here: Williams was big every time he touched the ball Saturday night against Westover. He finished with 96 yards receiving and caught both touchdown passes in a 12-0 victory over Westover. His touchdown receptions covered 26 and 16 yards.

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