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2026 Old Carolina Barbecue Player of the Week
As 1480 WHBC begins its 82nd year of covering high school football in Stark County we like to think of ourselves as the official radio station for high school games, but there’s NO DOUBT about it — Old Carolina Barbecue is The Official Barbecue of Football
! That’s why they’ve chosen to honor one player each week nominated from our radio, YouTube and stream games for their outstanding performance. That player will take home a $25 Old Carolina Barbecue gift card! Check back each week to see who stands out and will eat well!
WEEK #1
RADIO: Braylon Crook – Mckinley – Pass: 10/19 for 164 yards, 1 td Rush: 4-10 yards
YOUTUBE: Jakob Garber – Northwest – Rush: 15-55 yards 1td
STREAM: Jonathan Lemon – Perry – Rush: 15-165 yds, 3 TD’s 90 yd KO return for TD
WEEK #2
RADIO: Chase Maurer Jackson Rush: 30-231 yds, 2 TD’s Rec: 2-37 yds
YOUTUBE: Ty DeGeorge Lake Rush: 16-134 yds, 3 TD’s Rec: 6-37 yds
STREAM: Drake Wilson Louisville Rec: 4-73 yds, 1 TD
WEEK #3
RADIO: Savior Owens Massillon Rush: 20-121 yds, 3 TD’s Rec: 3-40 yds
YOUTUBE: Chase Maurer Jackson Rush: 22-159 yards
STREAM: Ethan Weaver Minerva Rush: 19-121 yds, 2 TD’s