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This week's Prep Athlete of the Week: Clintondale RB Justin Hardnett

Free Press Prep Athlete of the Week

Editor's note: Congratulations to this week's Free Press Prep Athlete of the Week, Clinton Township Clintondale running back Justin Hardnett.

It's time to vote for the Detroit Free Press Prep Athlete of the Week, presented by the Detroit Area Honda Dealers.

During the football season, we'll focus on the gridiron. Our staff of reporters are scouring the state for the top performances each week, and every Monday we'll provide you five players for you to vote on.

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By Thursday morning, we'll publish the player you voted on to be the new Prep Athlete of the Week.

Here are the nominees:

Ian Adams, running back, Riverview: The junior running back carried the ball 10 times and gained 306 yards while scoring four touchdowns in a 49-21 win over New Boston Huron.

Justin Hardnett, running back, Clintondale: The senior carried the ball 26 times and gained 312 and scored three touchdowns and added an interception in a 38-36 win over St. Clair.

Caleb Moore, quarterback, Warren Michigan Collegiate: The junior completed 16 of 22 passes for 275 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-0 victory over Romulus Summit Academy North.

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Tyler Spark, quarterback, Allendale: The senior ran for 327 yards and scored touchdowns on runs of 10, 3, 13, 62, 14, 43 and 13 yards on 22 carries. He also completed 5 of 9 passes for 162 yards and an 84-yard TD pass in a 61-38 victory over Hamilton.

Caleb Walker, quarterback, Novi: The senior went 14 of 24 passing for 363 yards and six TDs in a 39-22 KLAA West Division win over Brighton.

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