Announcements begin September 16
New winners announced weekly through November 11. Return here each week for the complete running list.
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Weekly Medallion Winners.
Every athlete who earns a weekly medallion will be added here. A medallion is required to qualify for either statewide award.
Announcements begin October 15
New winners announced weekly through November 12. Return here each week for the complete running list.
How qualification works: The Week 3 lists identify players to watch. Weekly voting determines the medallion winners, and only medallion winners move into the qualified award pool.
105 players named to the Week 3 watch list
The Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club has announced 105 players to watch from the 2A through 6A conferences. Beginning September 16, weekly medallions will recognize exceptional performances and determine which athletes qualify for the final award pool.
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Follow the Ed Doherty Award journey
Search all 105 players on the Week 3 Watch List and follow the weekly medallion winners who advance into the official award pool.
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Press Release Archive
Follow the 2026 season week by week. New watch-list, medallion and award announcements will be added here as they are released.
2026 Ed Doherty Award Week 3 Watch List
ASEC and the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club recognize 105 Arizona high school football players and welcome Charlie Ragle as co-chair.
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