The nominees for this week’s Courier Journal football player of the week delivered in the third round of the KHSAA playoffs.
Voting is underway for The Courier Journal’s football player of the week. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.
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Here are the nominees:
DuZye Grundy, Atherton
Atherton High School’s Du Zye Grundy (10) celebrates a first half touchdown as the Ravens dominated nine-time state champion Bowling Green 49-21 in the third round of KHSAA Class 5A football playoffs Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
The senior carried 22 times for 266 yards and four touchdowns in a 49-21 victory over Bowling Green on Friday.
Marlon Harbin, St. Xavier
St. X’s Marlon Harbin holds on to the ball at the goal line to put the Tigers in scoring position against Male in the second half. Friday, November 21, 2025
The senior caught a 41-yard touchdown pass, rushed for a 28-yard score, posted six tackles and intercepted a pass in a 31-14 victory over Male on Friday.
Zane Johnson, Trinity
Trinity quarterback Zane Johnson (3) threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns as the Rocks defeated rival St. X 35-24 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium Friday, Sept. 26, 2025.
The junior quarterback completed 11 of 12 passes for 265 yards and six touchdowns in a 64-27 victory over Madison Central on Friday.
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Stone Perkins, Christian Academy
Christian Academy’s Stone Perkins catches the ball and runs it for a touchdown against Lexington Christian Friday night in football. Sept. 13, 2024
The senior defensive back scored two touchdowns in Friday’s 48-7 victory over Union County, returning a fumble 36 yards for a score and an interception 44 yards for a touchdown.
Parker Rudolph, Kentucky Country Day
Kentucky Country Day’s Parker Rudolph runs for a touchdown against Holy Cross during the Bearcats’ 47-20 win in KHSAA high school football Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Senior carried 15 times for 119 yards and a touchdown in a 37-6 victory over Newport on Friday.
Jason Frakes: 502-582-4046; jfrakes@courier-journal.com; Follow on X @kyhighs.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville high school player poll for KHSAA athlete of week voting
