After Martin Westview defeated Covington 42-20 at UTM’s Hardy Graham Stadium to complete a 9-0 regular season, Thursday, Oct. 30, sophomore quarterback Graham Simpson was selected as the high school football ‘Player of the Week’ presented by ‘Coach T’ Tim Stratton, Sports Director, Talk-N-Sports- FOX SPORTS WTN.

Graham completed 28-of-33 passes for 301 yards and four touchdowns that helped hand Covington (9-1) its first loss of the season.

Westview will entertain Hamilton at Hardy Graham Stadium in the first round of the Class 3A TSSAA State Football Playoffs, Friday, Nov. 7.

Player’s quote –

“We have to continue to claw, spit, and fight to win every game. We have to get better every time we go out. That starts with me … going to go home …. eat some cereal and watch the tape.” – Graham Simpson, Martin Westview sophomore quarterback

Coach’s quote:

“Graham really loves to play football. We have a lot of kids that love to play the game and it shows on Friday nights.” – Matt McConnell, Westview head football coach

(PHOTO: Graham Simpson, Martin Westview quarterback receives the ‘Player of the Week’ from ‘Coach T’ Tim Stratton, Sports Director, Talk-N-Sports- FOX SPORTS WTN)