Every week of the high school sports season, there will be a poll to honor the Elmore County area’s top athlete with the Wetumpka Herald Fan’s Choice Player of the Week.
Voting begins early in the week and closes Friday morning on thewetumpkaherald.com/sports. The winner will be honored in the web sections of the Herald.
The poll nominations rely on stats from coaches each week. If stats are not provided, players may often get overlooked.
This week’s nominees are:
Arthur McQueen, Football
School: Stanhope
Last Week: Having become one of the best duo back combinations in the state, Arthur McQueen and running back counterpart Damarrian Barnes lit it up last week on the ground against Calera. With 18 carries going for 160 yards and a touchdown, McQueen established the run game for the Mustangs all night long.
Kelby Walker, Football
School: Wetumpka
Last Week: Walker has been the anchor for the Indian’s defense all season and last Friday night against Demopolis. He finished his night with 10 total tackles and a defended pass deflection. Walker has created a presence on that side of the ball throughout the entire year for Wetumpka.
Daishaun Ziegler, Football
School: Holtville
Last Week: Ziegler has seen himself become the catalyst for the Holtville offense as the season has progressed. Last Friday night against Tallassee, he carried the ball for 114 yards and added another touchdown to his resume.
