Vote for The Star Press IU Health Football Player of the Week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Star Press is conducting a poll to determine the IU Health Football Player of the Week for Week 1 of Indiana high school football. The nomination list features 10 players from local schools, highlighting individual performances from recent matchups. Voters can select their favorite player until noon on Thursday, August 27. Noteworthy nominees include Leighton Brown, who set a school record with 327 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, and Mason Ferguson, who threw a game-winning touchdown in the final seconds of play.
- •Poll open until August 27 at noon ET.
- •Leighton Brown recorded 327 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
- •Mason Ferguson led Muncie Central to a last-second victory.
- •Nominees include players from 10 local schools.
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — VOTE for The Star Press IU Health Football Player of the Week for Week 1
"Make your pick for The Star Press Football Player of the Week, brought to you by IU Health. The poll will remain open until noon Thursday.
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