Week 9 of Alabama High School football in the Montgomery area featured more high flying performances from athletes across the River Region. Here is this week's Montgomery Advertiser Boys Athlete of the Week poll, presented by The Vance Law Firm.
Voting will open on Sunday, Oct. 25, and go through Thursday, Oct. 29 till noon. The winner will be announced on Friday, Oct. 30.
Nominees are based off of top performers that are sent in by high school coaches or statisticians. Coaches and team stat keepers can send in stats to sports@montgomeryadvertiser.com to nominate players.
Montgomery Advertiser's Boys Athlete of the Week nominees presented by The Vance Law Firm for Oct. 19-23
- Montgomery Academy's Ali Nelson rushed 22 times for 188 yards and a touchdown in a 21-7 win over Trinity Presbyterian.
- Prattville's Kolby King recorded two interceptions, a fumble recovery, five tackles and a TFL in a 13-0 win over Vestavia Hills.
- Holtville's Gavin Russom had 95 yards passing, 77 yards rushing and three total touchdowns in a 41-20 loss to Marbury.
- Trinity Presbyterian's Patton Mitchell went 11-for-19 passing for 167 yards in a 21-7 loss to Montgomery Academy. Mitchell also rushed nine times for 30 yards and a touchdown.
- Alabama Christian Academy's Mason Henry went 11-for-12 passing for 154 yards and two touchdowns in a 52-21 win over Pike Liberal Arts.