As the Central Florida high school football season wrapped up with thrilling state championship games, fan voting has opened for the Player of the Week. Last weekend saw one local team clinch a title while two others finished as runners-up. This poll highlights six athletes from Orange, Seminole, and Indian River counties, showcasing their remarkable performances during the games held on December 13, 2025.
Voting will remain open until 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 21, with the winner set to be announced the following week. Below are the nominees:
Player Performances
Noah Grubbs, Quarterback, Lake Mary: The Notre Dame commit delivered a stellar performance, completing 25 of 48 passes for 333 yards and three touchdowns. Notably, he threw a game-winning Hail Mary pass on the final play, leading the Rams to a stunning 28-27 victory over previously unbeaten Vero Beach in the Class 7A state title game.
TJ Brundidge, Jr., Running Back, Lake Mary: The senior contributed significantly by catching three passes for 50 yards and scoring on a lateral after Grubbs” Hail Mary, which ultimately helped secure the win against Vero Beach.
Jonathan Hillsman, Running Back, Vero Beach: In a losing effort, the senior rushed 19 times for an impressive 238 yards and also caught three passes for 22 yards.
Jordan Crutchfield, Defensive Back/Wide Receiver, Vero Beach: The Florida State signee made his mark defensively with three tackles, including two solo stops, and recorded three interceptions during the game against Lake Mary.
Dereon Coleman, Quarterback, Jones: The Miami signee showcased his dual-threat capabilities by rushing 29 times for 137 yards and a touchdown while completing 13 of 19 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns, totaling 300 yards in a narrow 33-28 loss to American Heritage Plantation in the Class 4A state title game.
Larry Miles, Wide Receiver, Jones: The senior and Nebraska signee made eight receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown, in addition to rushing seven times for 23 yards and another score against American Heritage Plantation.
About the Voting Process
The high school voting polls serve as a fun way for fans to support their favorite athletes and teams. The intention is to celebrate all players highlighted, regardless of the vote count. It is common for one athlete to garner a large number of votes, even reaching into the thousands, which is perfectly acceptable. These polls are open to everyone and aim to foster excitement and community engagement in high school sports.
There are no prizes or official awards for the winners unless otherwise specified; the main objective is to recognize the exceptional performances of all athletes featured in the poll.
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