Citizens Bank Player of the Week - Week 8

White House Heritage junior Malakhai Illaramendi is the Citizens Bank Player of the Week for his performance in Week 8.

Illaramendi rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries in the Patriots’ 48-27 victory at White House.

Illaramendi was the fans’ vote winner and also received Managing Editor Chris Brooks’ vote on this week’s 615 Preps Podcast as well. Scott Burton voted for Wilson Central’s Zavier Ali.

Illaramendi 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)