​As of the completion of games on Sept. 18, we’ve reached the midpoint of the 2026 football season.Who had the best night in Week 5 from the Marion area in high school football? You get to decide.Below are the nominees for the Marion Star Football Player of Week 5 Poll. It will be open through 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, and fans are encouraged to vote as often as allowed in the live poll that is embedded into this story at MarionStar.com and its app.Marion Star Football Player of Week 5 Poll nomineesMarion Harding’s Jaden Jordan filled in at quarterback and went 11-for-18 passing for 215 yards and two touchdowns, plus 37 yards rushing in a win over River Valley.River Valley’s Carter Myers made six catches for 76 yards and a touchdown in a loss to Marion Harding.North Union’s Nickolas Hajjar was 17-for-22 passing for 241 yards and three touchdowns, plus ran for 44 yards and made six tackles on defense in a loss to Urbana.Pleasant’s Collin Caudill picked up six tackles in a loss to Clear Fork.Northmor’s Brad Bowlin caught touchdown passes of 59 and 15 yards to end with four receptions for 109 yards, plus returned a kickoff 94 yards for another touchdown in a loss to Centerburg.Highland’s Kane Stover led his team with 11 tackles, a 54-yard reception and 43 rushing yards on nine carries in a loss to Shelby.Elgin’s Abram Norton ran for 135 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries, plus passed for 59 yards and a TD in a loss to North Baltimore.Mount Gilead’s Tyler Harr rushed for 158 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries in a loss to Danville.rmccurdy@usatodayco.com419-610-0998X @McMotorsportInstagram @rob_mccurdy_starThis article originally appeared on Marion Star: Pick the Marion Star Football Player of Week 5 in the latest poll