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The following athletes will be included in SBLive's Michigan High School Athlete of the Week poll posted on Tuesday. This poll will close Sunday at 11:59 p.m.
SBLive's Michigan high school football Power 25 for week 8
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Zion Yoder, Flint Beecher High School
Senior quarterback and defensive end Zion Yoder put on a show in a huge performance to lead Flint Beecher past Burton Bentley, 53-7. Yoder completed 16 of his 20 passes for 326 passing yards and six passing touchdowns, while also rushing for 20 yards and one rushing touchdown. On the defensive side of the ball, Yoder compiled five total tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Cole Shires, Novi High School
Senior outside linebacker and running back Cole Shires had a big performance for Novi to lead them past Howell 31-21. Shires finished the game rushing for 51 yards on 11 attempts with two rushing touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, Shires compiled seven total tackles, one tackle for loss and fumble recovery.
Graham Junge, Flat Rock High School
Sophomore quarterback Graham Junge had a big performance for Flat Rock in its 28-0 win over Grosse Ile. Junge finished the game completing 21 of his 26 passes for 236 passing yards and three passing touchdowns while also rushing for 37 yards and one rushing touchdown.
Mitchell Rivard. L’Anse Creuse
Senior wide receiver Mitchell Rivard had a huge performance for L’Anse Cruese in its 12-47 loss against Roseville. Rivard finished the game catching three receptions for 197 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Shamar Riser-Pressley, Clintondale High School
Junior defensive end and tight end Shamar Riser-Pressely had a big performance for Clintondale in its 8-47 loss to Marine City. Riser-Pressely finished the game with three receptions for 23 receiving yards and one touchdown while also recording ten pancake blocks. On the defensive side of the ball, he compiled three total tackles and one fumble recovery.
Devon Pettus, Canton High School
For a second week in a row, junior running back Devon Pettus continues to impress for Canton in its 52-17 win over Salem. Pettus finished the game with 175 rushing yards on 15 attempts and two rushing touchdowns.
Jacob Tuttle, Notre Dame Prep
Junior quarterback Jacob Tuttle put on a big performance for Notre Dame Prep in its 27-33 loss to Gladwin. Tuttle finished the game completing 19 of his 36 passes for 220 passing yards and three passing touchdowns. He also finishing with 38 rushing yards.
Teddy Williams, Grand Ledge High School
Senior tight end and defensive end Teddy Williams had himself a performance against Lapeer in Grand Ledge’s 28-42 loss. Williams finished the game with two receptions for 84 receiving yards and one touchdown. On defense, he compiled six total tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks and one forced fumble.
Hassan Sareini, Dearborn High School
Junior middle linebacker Hassan Sareini had a big performance on defense for Deaborn in its huge win over Westland John Glenn, 27-14. Sareini finished the game with 12 total tackles, two tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.
Darius Taylor, Walled Lake Western
Senior running back and Minnesota commit Darius Taylor continues to impress as he put up big numbers in Walled Lake Western’s 40-21 win over Waterford Mott. Taylor finished the game with four rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.