The decision to select this week’s high school football ‘Player of the Week’ had ‘Coach T’ Tim Stratton – Sports Director – Talk-N Sports Fox Sports WTN stymied, so he went with two for the price of one.

South Side’s Brayden Weldon and Simeon Graham were the recipients following the Hawks’ 35-20 win over Hardin County at South Side, October 18.

Brayden Weldon

Brayden, a junior running back/wide receiver, accounted for 215 yards (250 all-purpose) on 10 carries (21.5 yards per carry).

Player’s quote –

“We played a tough team and we had to go refocus at halftime and come out and fight for the win.” – Brayden Weldon, South Side High School

Simeon Graham

Simeon, a senior wide-receiver/linebacker, did most of his damage on the defensive side of the ball with six solo tackles, three assists, one recovered fumble, one pass interception and return for 47 yards, two pass deflections and one forced (strip) fumble.

Player’s quote –

“We knew our defense had to some out in the second half and step up.  We had several big stops that led to the win.” – Simeon Graham, South Side High School

Coaches quote –

“These guys are at the heart of our team. Great athletes, they help keep us positive and fight through adversity.” – Lester Narcisse, South Side High School head football coach

South Side (5-3) visits Dyer County, Friday, October 24.

(PHOTO: South Side’s Simeon Graham, left, and Brayden Weldon are this week’s high school football ‘Players of the Week,’ presented by ‘Coach T’ Tim Stratton – Sports Director – Talk-N Sports Fox Sports WTN)