Here are the nominees for the Tampa Bay defensive player of the week. Voting lasts until 9 a.m. Friday. 

Ryan Gross, Sr., Clearwater Central Catholic: Recorded a team-high 13 tackles in a Class 1M region final win over Carrollwood Day. 

Peter Pesansky, Sr., Jesuit: Finished with 12 tackles and two sacks in a Class 3M region final loss to Gaither. 

Serious Stinyard, Jr., Gaither: Recorded four tackles and picked off a pass in a Class 3M region final win over Jesuit. 

Alex Tate, Jr., Plant: Led the Panthers with 14 tackles and four sacks in a Class 4M region final win over Sumner. 

Cyler Ward, Sr., Tampa Bay Tech: Finished with six tackles and two sacks in a Class 3M region final loss to Orlando Jones. 

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