The State Newspaper Launches Midlands High School Football Player of the Week Poll
The State newspaper is hosting a poll for the Midlands high school football Player of the Week, allowing readers to cast their votes for athletes based on performances around October 5.
Columbia, SC, October 5, 2026 — The State newspaper has initiated its weekly poll to recognize outstanding performances by high school football athletes in the Midlands region. The poll, designed to allow readers to cast their votes, focuses on players who demonstrated notable achievements during games played around October 5.
This initiative provides a platform for the community to engage with and celebrate the efforts of local student athletes. Voters are encouraged to select their choice for Player of the Week based on the on-field contributions and statistics reported from recent high school football matchups. The specific criteria for nomination or selection within the poll are based on performances occurring in the week leading up to or on October 5. Further details on the nominees and how to cast a vote are expected to be available through The State newspaper’s platforms.
The poll aims to highlight individual player achievements within the competitive landscape of high school football in the Midlands area. While the summary indicates the poll is underway and focuses on performances from a specific recent date, details regarding the exact number of nominees, the duration of the voting period, or the method of vote tabulation were not provided. Similarly, information on when the winner will be announced or if there is a follow-up feature planned was not included in the initial summary.
The selection of a Player of the Week is a common practice in sports journalism to acknowledge excellence. The State newspaper’s poll continues this tradition for the Midlands’ high school football scene. The outcome of the poll will depend on reader participation and engagement. Readers interested in participating or learning more about the nominees are directed to the relevant sections of The State newspaper’s publication or online presence for specific instructions and updates.
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