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High School Football Plays of the Week
The USA TODAY High School Sports staff unveils the Stars of Week for August 26, 2024
The opening USA TODAY High School Sports Stars of the Week selections created headlines among a slate of gridiron acton that was filled with front page material.
Eight of the Super 25 teams lost, with these four standout players—and one entire unit—stepping up in pivotal moments to help seal a win for their team.
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From dynamic runs to unreal catches and one history-making goal line stand, let’s give a Standing-O to these Stars of the Week.
5. Tristen Payne, WR, Milton (Ga.)
4. Jordon Davison, RB, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
3. Melvin Spicer, QB, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)
2. Maliq Blackwell-Allen, RB, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)
1. Defense, Corner Canyon (Draper, Utah)
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