Football: Army Tampa Bay area defensive player of the week (Region finals/Nov. 25)

Here are the nominees for the Tampa Bay area football defensive player of the week, sponsored by the Army. Voting lasts until 9 a.m. Monday. 

DB Nick Mirabella, Sr., East Lake: Recorded nine tackles and an interception in a loss to Ocoee. 

ATH Jershaun Newton, So., Clearwater Central Catholic: The Marauders quarterback stood out on defense, finishing with seven tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble in a win over Carrollwood Day. 

DL Isaiah Nixon, Sr., Lakewood: Recorded six tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble in a win over Calvary Christian. 

LB Drew Woodaz, Jr., Jesuit: His second-half interception helped the Tigers pull away from Largo in the region finals. 

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