Vote Now: Who should be SBLive Mississippi High School Athlete of the Week? (10/23/2023)

Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Mississippi High School Athlete of the Week for Oct. 16-23 as nominated by fans, readers and SBLive’s staff. Read through the nominees and cast your vote at the bottom of the page. Voting will conclude on Sunday at 11:59 p.m and the winner will be announced Monday, Oct. 30. If you would like to nominate an athlete, please email athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com or tag us on Twitter or Instagram at @sblivems.

Soloman Baggett, RB, Gautier

Rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns on just 14 carries in a 34-7 win over East Central.

Tajii Burkett, RB, Oak Grove

Rushed for 201 yards on 13 carries and brought in three receptions for 35 yards with three total touchdowns in a 45-15 win over Northwest Rankin.

Taurean Davis, ATH, DeSoto Central

Recorded 12 tackles, including four for a loss, with one sack and two forced fumbles on defense and added a 69-yard touchdown run on offense in a 35-21 win over Hernando.

Julien Demby, LB, Warren Central

Intercepted two passes to go along with 14 tackles, including one for a loss, in the Vikings’ 27-3 win over Neshoba Central.

Gavin Griffin, RB, Velma Jackson

Rushed for 179 yards and four touchdowns on just 10 carries, caught two passes for 36 yards and a score and returned one kickoff and one punt for touchdowns in a 73-7 win over French Camp.

Daniel Hill, RB, Meridian

Rushed for 352 yards and three touchdowns on just 22 carries in a 27-8 win over Petal.

Jamaurion McQueen, WR, Brandon

Brought in eight receptions for 158 yards and five touchdowns in a 42-20 win over Pearl.

Xzavion Quick, RB, Florence

Rushed for 232 yards and four touchdowns on 27 carries in the Eagles’ 35-20 win over Natchez.

Jalen Washington, RB, Houston

Rushed for 341 yards and three touchdowns on just 26 carries in a 54-35 win over Kosciusko.