Citizens Bank Player of the Week - Week 7

White House senior Ranen Blackburn is the Citizens Bank Player of the Week for his performance in Week 7.

Blackburn, who moved from running back to quarterback for the game due to injuries to teammates, and had 27 carries for 224 yards and two touchdowns and had 106 passing yards and a touchdown in the Blue Devils’ 32-31, overtime victory over visiting Portland.

Blackburn gained both votes from 615 Preps Podcast hosts Chris Brooks and Scott Burton this week, though the fans’ vote sided with Goodpasture wide receiver Brendan Jones.

Blackburn joins the growing list of award winners for the 2020 season:

La Vergne senior Ray Banner (left) was the Citizens Bank Player of the Week for Week 1. With Banner is La Vergne head coach Mike Woodward. (Chris Brooks/615 Preps)
Ravenwood seniors Junior Colson (left) and Trevor Andrews (right) won the Citizens Bank Player of the Week for Weeks 2 and 3, respectively. Also pictured is Ravenwood head coach Matt Daniels. (Chris Brooks/615 Preps)
Oakland senior Victor Stephenson (right) was the Citizens Bank Player of the Week for Week 4. With Stephenson is Oakland head coach Kevin Creasy. (Chris Brooks/615 Preps)
Springfield senior Kevontez Hudson was the Citizens Bank Player of the Week for Week 5. (Scott Burton/615 Preps)
Lebanon senior DeQuantay Shannon won the Citizens Bank Player of the Week award for Week 6. Shannon (right) is pictured with Lebanon head coach Chuck Gentry. (Chris Brooks/615 Preps)
White House junior Ranen Blackburn won the Citizens Bank Player of the Week for Week 7. Also pictured is White House head coach Ryan Hamilton. (Scott Burton/615 Preps)