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There were some important football matchups last week as most of the action was on the road with teams from the Greater Savannah area.

Benedictine looked impressive as the Cadets made the trip down to Ware County and came away with a 30-27 win over the Gators in "The Swamp."

Savannah Christian looked excellent in a non-region overtime battle with Blessed Trinity as the Raiders lost in overtime in a game at Georgia Southern.

There were some notable individual performances on the football field, along with some great efforts in volleyball, softball and cross-country.

This is a chance for readers to weigh in and select the Savannah Morning News Athlete of the Week in an open poll with no restrictions on the voting. The poll will close on Monday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m.

Here are this week's candidates.

Stephen Cannon, Benedictine

The senior quarterback was 16 of 28 passing for 283 yards and a touchdown and ran for 59 yards on 14 carries to help lead the Cadets to a 30-27 win at Ware County.

Danni Lynn, South Effingham softball

The junior catcher went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and four RBIs, and hit the go-ahead 3-run homer in the top of the seventh in a 7-6 win at Glynn Academy. She is hitting .518 with six homers and 29 RBIs on the year for the Mustangs (15-2).

Jmere Doe-Davis, Effingham County

The junior rushed for 119 yards on four carries, with scoring runs of 55 and 60 yards and caught an 11-yard touchdown pass in a win over Lakeside-Evans. 

Talia Johnson, Richmond Hill volleyball

The senior, who has committed to play at Coastal Carolina, had 12 kills in a two-set sweep of St. Vincent's. She leads Richmond Hill (31-2) with 246 kills on the season.

Khloe Jesswein, St. Andrew's volleyball

The sophomore had 16 kills and four blocks to help lead the Lions to a win over Valwood as St. Andrew's won the GIAA Region 2-3A title.

Tyrese Alexis, Liberty County

The junior had 14 tackles in a win over SE Bulloch.

Erik Hockman, New Hampstead

The senior quarterback was s 25 of 33 passing for a season-high 376 yards and two touchdowns and added a a 27-yard scoring run in a loss to Perry.

Francie Tedder, Savannah Arts

Tedder won the Blue Tide Run at Long County High School with a time of 20:54.12 on the 3.1 mile course to help lead the Panthers to the team title

Eron Mallard, Benedictine

The junior had a 95-yard kick return for a touchdown and had three receptions for 56 yards in the win at Ware County.

Ben Fluegel, South Effingham

The senior won the 5K at the Farm race in Guyton with a time of 16:14.77.

Myla Shippy, Habersham School volleyball

The sophomore had 14 kills, three aces and 17 digs in a win over Alleulia Community.

Jah'Barri Felix, Bradwell

The junior was 9 of 14 passing for 155 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Greenbrier.

Blaise Thomas, Savannah Christian

The senior quarterback was 7 of 14 passing for 205 yards and two touchdowns, and rushed for 67 yards and a score on 19 carries in an overtime loss to Blessed Trinity.

Eli Grant, Richmond Hill

The junior had six catches for 73 yards and a touchdown, added 84 yards in returns and had an interception and six tackles on defense in a win at Tift County.

Athen Hudspeth, Savannah Christian

The senior rushed for 74 yards and a score on 14 carries, had one reception for 22 yards and added 11 tackles with an interception as a safety in the loss to Blessed Trinity. 

Weston Hughes, Savannah Christian

The senior had five catches for 131 yards and a score in the loss to Blessed Trinity.

Cole McMurry, South Effingham

The freshman had 14 tackles in a win over Evans.

Dennis Knight covers sports for the Savannah Morning News. Contact him at [email protected]. Twitter: @DennisKnightSMN

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