Players of the week: Sept. 14-20

Boys’ Player of the Week: Jonah Witherspoon, Jordan football

Junior quarterback Jonah Witherspoon made plays with his arm and legs in Jordan’s 35-12 win over Apex in Week 5. Witherspoon completed 13 passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 43 yards on four carries which helped the Falcons get into scoring position during the game.

Jordan quarterback Jonah Witherspoon drops back to make a pass against Apex on Sept. 18, 2026. (Asheebo Rojas / Bench Press)


Girls’ Player of the Week: Sarah Beth Smith, Seaforth volleyball

Seaforth outside hitter Sarah Beth Smith had one of the best games of her junior season in a sweep over Carrboro last week. Smith led the team with 18 kills and logged two aces and five digs.

Seaforth’s Sarah Beth Smith rises for the kill against Northwood on Aug. 11, 2026. (Gene Galin)

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