The voters have spoken, and they have chosen Connor Jones as The Daily Memphian high school football Player of the Week for Week 3.

Jones, a senior wide receiver at Lakeland Prep, captured 46% of this week’s total vote following a fine performance in his team’s 35-8 victory over Millington. He caught six passes for 170 yards and scored twice while also moving into 14th place on Tennessee’s all-time career receptions list.

John Varlas: Brighton running back voted player of the week

Second place, at 36%, was St. George’s quarterback Ford Lamar, who completed 12 of 14 passes for 279 yards and four touchdowns as the Gryphons remained undefeated with a 42-0 victory over FACS.

CBHS quarterback Nate Brick was third, followed by Overton running back Quentious Bland and Briarcrest running back Octavius Flynn.

A new round of voting begins Monday, Sept. 14. 

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