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Southside quarterback MJ Reese is named The Selma Times-Journal’s high school player of the week.

Despite a 43-26 loss to Trinity, Reese was orchestrator of 16 out of 25 for 327 yards and three touchdowns for the Panthers (1-1). Reese also ran for 52 yards. Two touchdown passes went to All-State performer Derick Smith. The other scoring toss went to Erick Smith.

It was the second straight solid performance from Reese. He threw for over 200 yards in a season-opening victory over Selma last week, including a 76-yard TD pass to Derick Smith.

Before the season began, Southside head coach Charles Moody said Reese is one of the key Panthers this season.

“MJ Reese has great arm strength, very athletic and has instinctive motivation to be great,” Moody said.

For the second straight week, a Southside athlete is The Selma Times-Journal player of the week. Derick Smith grabbed the honors last week.

The first Selma Times-Journal player of the week went to Keith running back Sederreion Reuben.

Southside visits Sumter Central on Friday night.