Week 2 is officially in the books, and the Central Florida Region delivered more incredible performances here in the early stages of the 2025 season. From game-changing plays to dominating stat lines, athletes all across the region made their mark on opening week.
After reviewing box scores and standout highlights, we narrowed the field down to 10 finalists for the second The Blitz – Central Florida Football Player of the Week award. We also spotlighted a few more athletes who were strongly considered.
Now it’s your turn — cast your vote and help crown the Week 2 Football Player of the Week! Voting is open until Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM ET / 10:59 AM CT. Voting is unlimited, so rally your school, your teammates, and your community to support your pick!
We will reveal the winner on The Blitz – Central Florida Edition on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK – WEEK 1
RB TJ McCormick, Mount Dora Christian
Congratulations to Mount Dora Christian RB TJ McCormick on winning The Blitz – Central Florida Player of the Week for Week 1! McCormick rushed for 224 yards and four touchdowns on nine carries in a 56–35 win over Lake Highland Prep.
WEEK 2 NOMINEES
ATH Marceles Carey, DeLand
Exploded for 222 all-purpose yards with 125 rushing and 97 receiving while scoring two touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 56–21 rout of New Smyrna Beach.
RB Daryl Ellis, East Ridge
Powered the ground attack with 149 rushing yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns to lead the Knights to a 28–25 victory over Mount Dora.
LB Aidan Greer, Lake Brantley
Stuffed the stat sheet with 10 tackles, three tackles for loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble while also contributing 32 yards receiving on offense in the Patriots’ 42–7 win over East River.
QB Sebastian Johnson, Mainland
Carved up Cocoa by completing 17-of-26 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns in the Buccaneers’ 19–14 road upset.
QB Jeremiah Lattier, St. Cloud
Picked apart Pine Ridge by going 16-of-26 for 344 yards and three passing touchdowns, while adding 34 rushing yards and two scores in the Bulldogs’ 41–0 shutout.
QB Sabby Meassick, Tohopekaliga
Was nearly flawless, completing 25 of 34 passes for 502 yards and six touchdowns in the Tigers’ 42–0 shutout of Lyman.
QB PJ Miller, Spruce Creek
Did it all with 305 yards passing and two touchdowns while adding 91 rushing yards, finishing with 396 total yards of offense in the Hawks’ 25–22 victory over Avon (OH).
OLB Michael Onorata, West Orange
Stuffed the stat sheet with three tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown in the Warriors’ 38–14 victory over Wekiva.
LB Marje Foster-Wilson, Winter Springs
Stuffed the stat sheet with eight tackles (four for loss), a quarterback hurry, and an interception return touchdown in the Bears’ 17–3 win over Celebration.
QB Cole Walker, Matanzas
Directed the offense by going 23-of-40 passing for 314 yards and three touchdowns in the Pirates’ 43–24 win over University (Orange City).
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Loading ...ALSO CONSIDERED
RB Eddie Bohne, Lake Highland Prep
QB Ashton Bosco, The Master’s Academy (Oviedo)
DT Chadwicke Cannon, Spruce Creek
S Kendric Cidel, Ocoee
RB Johnnie Cobbs, Oviedo
OLB Namir Coleman, West Orange
DL Murphy Connelly, South Lake
QB Andrew Chung, West Orange
RB Tymir Gaines, Mount Dora
QB Sebastian Galeano, Oviedo
RB Maverick Grimm, Father Lopez
RB Jahmari Hammonds, Central Florida Christian
RB Peyton Hollern, Windermere Prep
RB Amar’e Johnson, Bishop Moore
DE Joe Johnson, DeLand
QB Sebastian Johnson, Mainland
QB Tre Kelly, South Lake
QB Jacob Kinsy, Leesburg
DE DeAnthony Lafayette, Lake Nona
QB Brycen Marbrey, Lake Howell
LB Jadon McLennan, The Master’s Academy (Oviedo)
QB Blake McCullough, Bishop Moore
DL Sean McQuade, Innovation
MLB Anthony Moreno, Lake Nona
ATH David Moore, Innovation
RB Taihj Moore, DeLand
QB Lake Morgan, Lake Nona
OLB Kyle Olson, Oviedo
OLB Michael Onorata, West Orange
WR Cameron Oxendine, Spruce Creek
QB Karon Palmer Jr., East Ridge
QB Gavin Privatzu, Central Florida Christian
LB Drelan Starke, Colonial
LB Nicholas Viscomi, Father Lopez
WR AJ Wise, Tohopekaliga
