Summit's Sean Owens returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the Spartans' 24-21 loss to Franklin, earning a nomination for The Daily Herald's TSSAA football Athlete of the Week.
Owens' two pick-sixes covered a combined 60 yards. Both went to the end zone. In a three-point game, his defensive scores kept Summit within striking distance against Franklin.
The Daily Herald's Harrison Campbell named Owens one of six nominees for the Week 10 honor. Readers can cast a vote on The Daily Herald's website before the poll closes at noon Thursday, Oct. 29.
The other five nominees posted big offensive numbers across the Columbia area.
Columbia Central's Jamari Brown had the most versatile night of the group. Brown rushed six times for 136 yards and two touchdowns, caught four passes for 52 yards and returned an interception for a score in a 42-30 win over JPII. Mt. Pleasant's J.P. Easterling hauled in five catches for 98 yards and a touchdown while adding six carries for 23 rushing yards in a tight 22-20 win over Lewis County.
Summertown's McKaleb Powell rushed 11 times for 111 yards and a touchdown and tacked on 54 yards in kickoff returns in a 23-9 loss to Riverside. Lawrence County's Zakyus Everly tallied 106 all-purpose yards and a rushing touchdown in a 48-14 loss to Lincoln County. Loretto's Caden Hagan carried 21 times for 56 yards and two scores in a 28-21 loss to Bolivar Central.
Owens and the Spartans now look ahead to Week 11. Summit travels to Independence for a region game, according to The Daily Herald's schedule. Spring Hill hosts Montgomery Central in a region matchup the same week.
