Vote for your top high school football player of Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
High school football kicks off its new season with the return of the Friday Night Hero feature. Fans can vote for their favorite player, with five candidates showcased this week. Players include Damian Durinzi, who scored four touchdowns in the first half, and Eusebio Gallo, who had a touchdown catch, kickoff return, punt return, and an interception return, all for touchdowns. Voting opens now and closes at 5 p.m. on Monday.
- •Voting for Week 1 players open until Monday at 5 p.m.
- •Damian Durinzi scored four touchdowns in a Rajahs win.
- •Eusebio Gallo had a touchdown catch and three return touchdowns.
- •Jadarius Hester caught two touchdowns in Rancho Mirage's victory.
- •Joshua Perez led Palm Desert with a 21-point second half.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Friday Night Hero is back! Vote for your top player of the week now
"It's only Week 1 but there were some special performances out there. This is your chance to vote for your favorite
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