{
  "id": 13920341,
  "title": "Vote for Upstate Ingles boys athlete of the week for Oct. 5-11",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/vote-for-upstate-ingles-boys-athlete-of-the-week-for-oct-5-11",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:11:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vote-upstate-ingles-boys-athlete-091148534.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Voting is now open for Upstate Ingles' Boys Athlete of the Week for the Oct. 5-11, spanning the 8th week of the SCHSL football season. The voting window closes at noon on Oct. 15.\n\nPrevious week's fan vote winner was Mountain View Prep's Jacob Kelly. This week's contenders include several outstanding athletes from various schools.\n\nEastside's William Bridges stood out by winning both the 100 freestyle (46.02) and 100 backstroke (49.77) events at the Class 5A swimming state championship. He also contributed to the victorious 400 free relay team.\n\nAJ Bush from J.L. Mann had an impressive performance in a 35-24 win over Hillcrest, with 10 catches for 86 yards, a touchdown, and an 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.\n\nCrescent's Mason Evans stood out in a 47-28 win against St. Joseph’s, completing 13 of 15 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns. Daniel's Luke Hamon secured Class 3A swimming state championships in the 50 free (21.14) and 100 butterfly (49.34).\n\nWilliam Lancaster from Spartanburg set Class 5A state records in the 100 breaststroke (55.22) and 200 individual medley (1:51.64). Imri Logan from Boiling Springs threw a crucial 67-yard touchdown pass and had a game-winning run in a 30-23 victory against Rock Hill. He also contributed 246 yards and two touchdowns through the air.\n\nGideon Merhib from Byrnes completed 18 of 23 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns in a 42-21 win against Mauldin. Chesnee’s Brymier Miller rushed for 209 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, and added a 69-yard touchdown catch in a 36-20 win against Clinton.\n\nSouthside Christian’s Jaylen Samuel excelled in a 63-21 win over Woodruff, rushing for 366 yards and eight rushing touchdowns on 42 carries. Lastly, Gaffney’s Corey Taylor completed 8-of-8 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns in a 48-0 victory against Greer.",
  "summary": "Here are the candidates for Upstate Ingles boys athlete of the week for Oct. 5-11. Voting is unlimited until the poll closes on Oct. 15.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Vote now for The News Leader's athlete of the week Oct. 5-10",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/vote-now-for-the-news-leaders-athlete-of-the-week-oct-5-10",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:03:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}