Who is the top offensive player among the many taking the field for high school football teams in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties ?

The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star have provided a glance at local talents this preseason, along with where they stand in comparison to their peers at certain position groups. Now it’s your turn to decide what player is primed to have the best 2025 season among them.

Select from the group of players below. The poll closes Aug. 15 at 11:59 p.m. Team capsules, feature stories and more in-depth coverage is also on tap for area football enthusiasts as the kickoff of the 2025 season draws closer.

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