Who was Mahoning Valley’s top football player for week 8? Vote for your favorites here.

Welcome to Week 8 of the Mahoning Matters football player of the week poll.

Here are the nominees. You can vote unlimited times in our poll at the end of the story.

Marcus Rutledge - Boardman

The senior scored two touchdowns in the game for Boardman - one in the second quarter and once in the fourth in Boardman’s 35-7 win over Howland.

Geno Perry - Lowellville

Perry had 35 carries for 192 years, two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown in Lowellville’s 34-17 win over Jackson-Milton.

Owen Jurgavcic - East Palestine

Jurjavcic became the single-season rushing record holder for the Bulldogs in the 34-28 win over Columbiana in overtime, going over 1,600 yards for the year.

Joe Balog - Ursuline

Balog’s third touchdown of the night, with 3:19 to go in the fourth quarter secured Ursuline’s 24-17 win over Villa Angela-St. Joseph.

Jayden Taylor - McDonald

Taylor scored twice in McDonald’s 41-7 victory over Campbell.

Tristan Toy - South Range

Toy led South Range’s 41-0 shutout win over Niles on the road and scored a 12-yard touchdown run of his own sending the Raiders up 41-0.

For more, subscribe to the Mahoning Matters newsletter at no cost and follow us at Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram.

This story was originally published October 12, 2024 at 9:48 AM.