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North's Kaleb Harris voted SW Indiana fans' choice midseason football player of the year

Kyle Sokeland Treasure Washington
Evansville Courier & Press

EVANSVILLE — North High School senior Kaleb Harris has won the fan vote for the Southwestern Indiana Midseason High School Football Player of the Year.

Harris, a defensive standout, garnered 109,505 votes of the 267,885 cast (40.9%) to win a battle with Southridge's Noah Wright, who also received plenty of support with 104,798 votes (39.1%).

There were 25 nominees on the ballot, mostly from the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference and Pocket Athletic Conference. Note: The result of this poll will not impact who the Courier & Press names as its All-Metro and All-Southwestern Indiana Players of the Year after the season.

Harris has played a key role in North's 4-2 start this season. He's been a force on the defensive line, notching 15.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks, as well as two forced fumbles. He also has a receiving touchdown on offense.

North’s Kaleb Harris (7) carries the ball as the Castle Knights play the North Huskies at John Lidy Field in Newburgh, Ind., Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Poll Top 4
  • Kaleb Harris, North: 109,505 votes (40.9%)
  • Noah Wright, Southridge: 104,798 votes (39.1%)
  • Landon Terry, Tell City: 19,936 votes (7.4%)
  • Antonio Harris, Castle: 8,324 votes (3.1%)

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Courier & Press fan's choice for midseason football player of the year
  • Jace Berg, Forest Park: 15 receptions for 249 yards, 4 total TD; 16 tackles, 2 INT
  • Tanner Boyd, Gibson Southern: 81 of 131 passing 807 yards 5 TD; 64 carries 418 yards 8 TD
  • Alex Broshears, Memorial: 55 tackles, 7 TFL, INT (TD)
  • Ty Brown, South Spencer
  • Nicot Burnett, Mount Vernon: 75 of 113 passing 1,034 yards 10 TD
  • Braydon Durham, Heritage Hills: 50 carries 351 yards 6 TD; 55 tackles
  • Luke Ellspermann, Memorial: 34 receptions 512 yards 6 TD
  • Jed Galvin, North Posey: 47 carries 423 yards 6 TD; 9 receptions 187 yards TD; 25 tackles
  • Jett Goldsberry, Heritage Hills: 13 of 31 passing 243 yards 3 TD; 32 carries 384 yards 6 TD; 19 tackles, sack, FF
  • Sawyer Guillaume, Perry Central: 87 carries 938 yards 14 TD; 12 tackles
  • Antonio Harris, Castle: 54 carries 432 yards 8 TD; 14 rec. 333 yards 4 TD
  • Kaleb Harris, North: 22 tackles, 14 TFL, 9 sacks, 2 FF
  • Jayden Hazelwood, North: 26 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 4 sacks
  • Carter Holsworth, Jasper: 673 rushing yards 9 TD
  • Xander Hunt, Vincennes Lincoln: 41 of 69 passing 575 yards 9 TD; 71 carries 488 yards 8 TD
  • Mitchel Leinenbach, Jasper
  • Maximus McCool, Castle: 63 carries 507 yards 7 TD; 4 rec. 87 yards TD
  • Beau Rose, Gibson Southern: 63 tackles, 5 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
  • Kortez Stewart, Mount Vernon: 80 carries 574 yards 8 TD
  • Liam Stone, North Posey: 18 of 28 passing 342 yards 2 TD; 60 carries 436 yards 10 TD
  • Landon Terry, Tell City: 43 carries 609 yards 8 TD
  • Roland Vera Jr., Reitz: 36 receptions 515 yards 4 TD; 2 rushing TD, passing TD
  • Elijah Wagner, Bosse: 78 of 133 passing 979 yards 9 TD; 100 carries 874 yards 10 TD
  • Ayden Wells, Reitz: 50 tackles, 7 TFL, sack
  • Noah Wright, Southridge: 19 carries 112 yards 2 TD; 4 receptions 94 yards 2 TD; 14 tackles, INT (TD), 2 FF; KR TD