Who is the Reporter-Times performer of the week for Sept. 19-24?

Devin Voss, The Reporter Times
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Martinsville High School sophomore Hunter Stroud (3) runs the ball up field during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game against Whiteland High School, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Martinsville High School.
Martinsville High School sophomore Hunter Stroud (3) runs the ball up field during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game against Whiteland High School, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Martinsville High School.

Who is this week's Reporter-Times top performer? Make your vote for one of five athletes below. Polling closes at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30.

Hunter Stroud, Martinsville

A jack-of-all-trades, Stroud silently played a big role in Martinsville's 35-21 win over Whiteland Friday. The sophomore caught five passes for 63 yards and two scores and added a tackle on the defensive end. Stroud also tacked on 75 return yards, including one that broke big and ultimately set up an Artesian score, consistently setting Martinsville up with great field position. In total, he finished with the team's second most all-purpose yards with 138.

Mooresville High School senior Nicholas Patterson (9) drops back to pass during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game against Decatur Central High School, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Decatur Central High School.
Mooresville High School senior Nicholas Patterson (9) drops back to pass during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game against Decatur Central High School, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Decatur Central High School.

Nick Patterson, Mooresville

Mooresville's senior quarterback not only had a hand in all of Mooresville's touchdowns in Friday's loss to Franklin, but he made up 327 of Mooresville's 357 yards. Patterson threw for 189 yards and two scores, while carrying it 24 times for 138 yards and a score.

Monrovia's Emery Newlin lined up to take a shot at the goal in the second half of action against Martinsville on Sept. 29, 2021.
Monrovia's Emery Newlin lined up to take a shot at the goal in the second half of action against Martinsville on Sept. 29, 2021.

Emery Newlin, Monrovia

The sophomore star led the way in goals as the Bulldogs went 3-0 on the week, outscoring opponents 18-2 to improve to 11-1. Newlin accounted for five of those goals and two assists. She also went 2-for-2 on PAT attempts in the Bulldogs' football loss to Beech Grove.

Decatur Central High School freshman Bo Polston (12) warms up on the field before the start of an IHSAA varsity football game against Mooresville High School, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Decatur Central High School.
Decatur Central High School freshman Bo Polston (12) warms up on the field before the start of an IHSAA varsity football game against Mooresville High School, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Decatur Central High School.

Bo Polston, Decatur Central

Decatur Central's freshman quarterback has impressed in the way he's commandeered the Hawks' offense this season, and Friday he had a breakout performance, throwing for 378 yards and three touchdowns on 69% passing during an overtime loss to Plainfield.

Indian Creek quarterback Arjun Lothe reads the defense as he steps back for a pass during the Braves' scrimmage at Martinsville on June 22, 2022.
Indian Creek quarterback Arjun Lothe reads the defense as he steps back for a pass during the Braves' scrimmage at Martinsville on June 22, 2022.

Arjun Lothe, Indian Creek

The Braves' senior simply cannot stop delivering touchdowns. This week Lothe aired it out for 263 yards and six touchdowns during a win over Edgewood, upping his season total to 18 scores through the air.

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