Leake Academy’s Matthew Nowell is among several players nominated as the best senior high school football player in the state by Si.com.
“There has been some exciting high school football played in Mississippi in 2024. It is no surprise that there have been some outstanding seniors who have led their teams to great success” reads the post by Si.com’s Reed Green. ” We have selected eight individuals who have had outstanding seasons so far. We ask you, the fans, to vote on who has had the best season so far in the Magnolia State.”
The post on Nowell reads:
Matthew Nowell, Leake Academy: The standout senior receiver has caught 52 passes for 906 yards while averaging 17.4 yards per reception. Nowell is also leading the team with 19 receiving touchdowns. He has also proven to be a standout defensive player. Nowell has recorded 12 solo tackles, 32 total tackles and two tackles for loss this season. Lastly, he has four interceptions on the season.
Nowell and the Rebels will play in the MAIS 5A Semifinals this Friday (Nov. 15) on the road at Magnolia Heights.
Fans can vote in the poll online now at www.si.com/Mississippi
Other players nominated are:
Kamario Taylor, Noxubee County
Garrison Davis, Holmes County Central
Moses Cummings, Purvis
Tyshun Willis, Velma Jackson
Donalvin Wilson, Water Valley
Wyatt Bond, Lamar School
Jax Toler, Parklane Academy
