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Football Player of the Week — Sept. 8

Winners of our weekly gridiron honors after Week 2 of the high school season.

Published Sep 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Two weeks of high school football action are in the books, but some players already appear to be in midseason form.

Read below to find the latest recipients of our weekly gridiron honors.

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