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HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

PRESENTED BY TRUE VET SOLUTIONS AND THE JACKSONVILLE SHARKS FOUNDATION 


Nominees for the True Vet High School Player of the Week should demonstrate excellence both on and off the field. Student-athletes will be considered based on:

  • Athletic Performance – Outstanding performance and contributions to their team.
  • Academics – Commitment to academic success in the classroom.
  • Leadership & Character – Demonstrating leadership, sportsmanship, integrity, and strong character.
  • Community Involvement – Making a positive impact at their school or within the community.
  • Weekly Recognition – Jacksonville Sharks Head Coach Jason Gibson and a True Vet representative will visit the selected student-athlete’s team practice each week to personally recognize and present the award to the weekly winner.
  • Essay Requirement – Each selected Player of the Week must submit an essay on the topic, “What Does a Veteran Mean to Me?” to be eligible for the end-of-season scholarship.
  • Scholarship Banquet – All selected Players of the Week will be invited to an end-of-season banquet, where the scholarship winner will be announced and recognized.

WEEK 1: WR/DB Jake Contner, University Christian High School

Jake helped his team to a 31-28 victory over Ponte Vedra. Jake had 4 catches for 138 yards and 1 TD! He also recorded multiple tackles on defense and had a 45 yard punt return!

WEEK 2: WR Timmy Goodrich, Creekside High School

Timmy helped his team to a 45-28 victory over Fleming Island. Timmy had 9 catches for 226 and 4 TDs! 

WEEK 3: LB Javon Johnson, Paxon School for Advanced Studies

Javon helped his team to a 26-25 victory over Williston. Javon recorded 18 tackles, 8 solo tackles, 3 sacks, a blocked FG, a blocked punt, and a rushing TD!

WEEK 4: RB Jaylin Robinson, Christ's Church Academy

Jaylin led his team to a 49-20 victory over Duval Charter. Jaylin had 14 carries for 403 yards and 7 TDs! He also broke the school records for most rushing yards and most rushing touchdowns in a single game!

Visit the Jacksonville Sharks website to nominate an athlete today!

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