Football: The Army Pinellas County defensive player of the week (Week 3/Sept. 9)

Here are the nominees for the Pinellas County defensive player of the week, sponsored by the Army. Voting lasts until 9 a.m. Saturday. 

DT Noel Brown, So., Clearwater: Finished with seven tackles and four sacks in a win over Countryside.

FS Gedontae Rich, So., Clearwater Central Catholic: Finished with eight tackles and two interceptions in a win over Tampa Catholic.

LB Samuel Haertle, Sr., Dunedin: Recorded 19 tackles and had an interception and a forced fumble in a loss to Seminole. 

LB KJ Hutchinson, Sr., Northeast: Finished with 11 tackles, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in a win over Gibbs. 

LB Alex Malyszko, Fr., Palm Harbor University: Recorded eight tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in a win over Sunlake. 

LB/DB Fotu Nafitali, Sr., Largo: Finished with three tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in a win over Boca Ciega.

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