Lincolnton’s Khamoni Heath is The Observer’s high school defensive player of the week
Lincolnton High School’s Khamoni Heath is The Charlotte Observer’s high school football defensive player of the week.
The senior running back/linebacker had six tackles including three tackles for a loss and a sack in a 35-21 win against North Surry in the first round of the NC playoffs.
On offense, he ran 22 times for 200 yards and four touchdowns.
Last week’s other nominees
Brandon Albert, Community School of Davidson: Albert had 14 tackles and an interception in Friday’s 38-16 win over Lexington. Albert also caught eight passes for 80 yards and a score, and he ran 31 times for 117 yards and another touchdown.
Chris Clark, Independence: Clark picked up a fumble and returned it 40 yards to kick off the scoring in Friday’s 35-0 win at Lake Norman.
Donald “DJ” Jones, Mallard Creek: In a 41-7 win over Mallard Creek, Jones had 15 tackles, including three tackles for a loss.
Jaden Meeks, Chambers: Meeks had 10 total tackles in Friday’s 45-20 win over Northwest Guilford.
Tyquan Rankin, Butler: In Friday’s 49-7 win over Alexander Central, Rankin had 11 total tackles, one tackle for a loss, one forced fumble, one pass defended and had two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns, covering 41 and 39 yards. He did not play the fourth quarter.
Ben Sain, West Lincoln: Sain had 14 tackles, one pass breakup and a fumble recovery in a 53-35 win over Chase.
Kyle Van Dam, Providence Day: In a 57-14 win over Metrolina Christian, Van Dam had seven tackles, a sack and a tackle for a loss.
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This story was originally published November 5, 2023 at 12:14 PM.
