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Who was the best high school football player in Middle Georgia this season? Vote now

With the 2021 football season wrapped up, The Telegraph is recognizing outstanding players from across Middle Georgia.

Several Middle Georgia teams had strong seasons, capped off by Warner Robins’ second straight state championship run.

Players in this poll were selected based on their statistics and overall performance throughout the season.

Voting will close Tuesday, Dec. 21, at noon. The Telegraph will announce the winner on Facebook. Share the poll as many times as you like to encourage your friends and family to vote.

Player of the year nominees stats:

  • Duke Watson, Mary Persons RB: 230 carries, 1,716 yards, 25 TDs
  • Jafredrick Perry, Warner Robins RB: 122 carries, 1,443 yards, 24 TDs; 121 tackles, 9 TFL, 2 INTs, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 return TDs
  • John Alan Richter, Jones County QB: 224-of-336, 3,241 yards, 34 TDs; 35 carries, 195 yards, 4 TDs
  • Coleman Cauley, FPD LB: 210 tackles, 11 TFL, INT, 3 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries
  • Fernando Washington, Mount de Sales RB: 190 carries, 1,335 yards, 19 TDs; 66 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries
  • Travion Solomon, Northeast QB: 135-of-208, 1,957 yards, 14 TDs, 97 carries, 653 yards, 12 TDs
  • Colter Ginn, Peach County QB: 66-of-115, 1,042 yards, 16 TDs
  • Simeon Askew, Houston County RB: 227 carries, 1,624 yards, 12 TDs
  • Jahvon Butler, Bleckley County RB: 246 carries, 1,460 yards, 18 TDs
  • Daequan Wright, Perry WR: 60 catches, 1,204 yards, 14 TDs
  • Micah Welch, Baldwin RB: 140 carries, 988 yards, 21 total TDs

This story was originally published December 14, 2021 at 2:36 PM.

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Justin Baxley
The Telegraph
Justin Baxley is the fan life reporter at The Telegraph and writes stories centered around entertainment, food and sports in the Macon community. Justin joined the Telegraph staff after graduating from Mercer University in May 2017 with a degree in criminal justice and journalism. During his time at Mercer he served as the sports editor for The Cluster.
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