Football: Hillsborough County Defensive Player of the Week — Week 10, Oct. 27, 2023

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

Emery Adams, Sr., Steinbrenner: Finished with eight tackles and 1 ½ sacks in a win over Sickles. 

Michael Bell, Sr., Plant City: Returned an interception for a touchdown in a win over Strawberry Crest. 

Elijah Darcueil, Sr., Lennard: Ended up with five tackles, 3 ½ sacks and a forced fumble in a win over Spoto. 

Joseph Doston, Sr., Middleton: Finished with six tackles, two sacks, an interception and a forced fumble in a win over King. 

Ty Conze, Jr., Plant: Recorded two sacks in a win over Alonso. 

Greg Lott, Jr., Armwood: Finished with four tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in a win over Tampa Bay Tech. 

Quentin Pope, Sr., Durant: Returned an interception for a touchdown in a win over Strawberry Crest.

Brady Schmiel, Sr., Gaither: Recorded two sacks in a win over Gaither.  

Izaiah Williams, Sr., Carrollwood Day: Scored on an interception return in a win over Cambridge Christian. 

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