CM Gridiron’s Offensive Player of the Week | Week 8 | Sam Stidham | Appalachian

Appalachian Eagles’ standout Sam Stidham has been named the CM Gridiron Offensive Player of the Week for Week 8 of the Alabama high school football season. Stidham garnered an impressive 8,542 votes, capturing 59.48% of the total in the weekly fan-driven, interactive poll.

Stidham’s outstanding contribution on the field was nothing short of spectacular. In a decisive 42-0 road victory over the Woodville Panthers at Frazier Field, he recorded four receptions for an astounding 253 yards. Each of these receptions resulted in a touchdown, underlining his pivotal role in the victory for head coach Neal Whittington’s Eagles. His performance not only drove the Eagles to success but also demonstrated why he is a player to watch in North Alabama.

The Eagles have shown tremendous skill and determination throughout the season, and Stidham’s excellence on the field embodies the team’s grit and tenacity.

High school sports fans across Alabama continue to celebrate and support their teams, and players like Sam Stidham exemplify the talent and dedication present in high school athletics. With performances like these, the Eagles are poised for further success as the season progresses. Keep an eye on Stidham—he is definitely a player who can change the game in an instant.

WEEK 8 NOMINEES:

Logan Anderson | Fyffe Red Devils- 10 Carries for 198 yards Rushing and 3 TDs

C J Durbin | Chelsea Hornets- 12 Receptions for 198 yards and 1 TD

Koal Garrett | Southside Gadsden Panthers- 146 yards Rushing and 2 TDs

Brody Hodges | Plainview Bears- 28 Carries for 190 yards and 5 TDs

Asani Jackson | North Jackson Chiefs- 6 Receptions for 123 yards and 1 TD

Jake Jones | Scottsboro Wildcats- 11/17 for 243 yards Passing and 1 TD; 21 Carries for 105 yards Rushing and 6 TDs

Landon Kelley | Winston County Yellowjackets- 10/13 for 326 yards Passing and 6 TDs

Grayson McManus | Thorsby Rebels- 7/11 for 140 yards Passing and 2 TDs; 13 Carries for 161 yards Rushing and 3 TDs

Titan Partlow | West Morgan Rebels- 12/17 for 243 yards Passing and 3 TDs

Drew Puccio | Arab Knights- 8/16 for 168 yards Passing; 23 Carries for 301 yards and 7 TDs; 1 INT

Sam Stidham | Appalachian Eagles- 4 Receptions for 253 yards and 4 TDs

Dax Varnadore | Fort Payne Wildcats- 350 yards Passing for 5 TDs

INTERACTIVE POLL RESULTS:

This poll has ended (since 1 year).

Sam Stidham | Appalachian

59.48% | 8,542

Brody Hodges | Plainview

30.23% | 4,342

C J Durbin | Chelsea

4.41% | 634

Grayson McManus | Thorsby

1.98% | 284

Logan Anderson | Fyffe

1.28% | 184

Drew Puccio | Arab

1.07% | 153

Asani Jackson | North Jackson

0.53% | 76

Dax Varnadore | Fort Payne

0.45% | 64

Jake Jones | Scottsboro

0.38% | 54

Koal Garrett | Southside Gadsden

0.08% | 11

Landon Kelley | Winston County

0.07% | 10

Titan Partlow | West Morgan

0.05% | 7