Football: Hillsborough County Defensive Player of the Week — Week 5, Sept. 22, 2023

Here are the nominees for the Hillsborough County defensive player of the week. Voting lasts until 9 a.m. Saturday. 

Javion Collins, So., Blake: Finished with 13 tackles, two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, and scored on a kickoff return in a win over Freedom. 

Dion Cooper, Sr., Berkeley Prep: Recorded seven tackles, a fumble recovery and returned an interception for a touchdown in a win over Berkeley Prep. 

Makhi Foster, Jr., Sumner: Ended up with four tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery in a win over Wharton. 

Brian Gainer, Jr., Alonso: Recorded seven tackles, a half-sack, a fumble recovery and returned an interception for a touchdown in a win over Alonso. 

Quinton Pope, Sr., Durant: Finished with seven tackles, a sack and two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, in a win over Lennard. 

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