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Voting opens for The Star Press Preseason Football Player of the Year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:10 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Voting opens for The Star Press Preseason Football Player of the Year

Summary

Voting has commenced for The Star Press Preseason Football Player of the Year, presented by IU Health, as the 2026 Indiana high school football season approaches. Fans can choose from 30 nominated players until Aug. 21 at noon ET. The nominees represent offensive and defensive talents from various schools in East Central Indiana, including Brady Bannister and Kamari Taylor from Blackford, and Aven Thomas and Carter Jackson from Delta. This poll allows the community to engage with high school sports as the excitement for the upcoming season builds.

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Status Watch

•Poll is open until Aug. 21 at noon ET.
•Thirty players are nominated from multiple East Central Indiana schools.
•Nominees include Brady Bannister, Kamari Taylor, and Aven Thomas.
•Poll engagement reflects community interest in high school football.

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4:10 PMYahoo Sports — VOTE for The Star Press IU Health Preseason Football Player of the Year

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Make your pick for The Star Press Preseason Football Player of the Year, brought to you by IU Health. The poll will remain open until noon Friday.
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