Prior to the first game of the 2014 playoffs, the BCP PLAYER OF THE YEAR race had the following players in the top 3 spots:

1. DWAYNE LAWSON, HILLSBOROUGH 2015 QB (6A, 9-1) – 2180 pass yards, .585 %, 218.0 ypg, 20 pass TDs, 3 INTs, 770 rush yards, 14 rush TDs

2. JEFF SMITH, CLEARWATER CENTRAL CATHOLIC 2015 QB (3A, 9-1) – 1804 pass yards, .669 %, 180.4 ypg, 12 pass TDs. 3 INTs, 1002 rush yards, 17 rush TDs

3. RYAN DAVIS, LAKEWOOD 2015 QB (5A, 7-3) – 1761 yards, .531 %, 176.1 ypg, 17 pass TDs, 3 INTs, 1034 rush yards, 12 rush TDs

There could be a player that makes the list, either knocking out a player or becoming the 11th player on the list. Spoto’s Todd Sims has been so productive this season, his numbers slap us in the face. The Spartans are 8-3 and headed into a rematch versus the district champs, Jesuit for round 2 of the 5A state playoffs. In 11 games, Sims has a grand total of 1192 rushing yards, 358 receiving yards, 173 return yards, 1787 all-purpose yards.

In 9 of 11 games this season, Sims had over 100 total yards. 4 of those games, he recorded over 200 total yards. Todd has scored 16 total touchdowns and 96 points this season; Scored in every game but one. That’s not it. In addition to his staggering offensive numbers, Sims also has 3 interceptions and 30 solo tackles (40 total tackles).

As it stands, Sims is one of the most dangerous players in the area and his numbers back his ability. Follow this week to see if Sims makes the list.