With Week 8 games in the books for most teams in the Jackson area, there were plenty of key plays, big plays and big games.

But which one was the biggest? Cast a vote for Jackson-area Friday Night Hero.

Napoleon’s Isaac Caroffino poses during the MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot high school football media days at Jackson High School on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.J. Scott Park | jpark4@mlive.com

Isaac Caroffino, Napoleon

Caroffino threw for a pair of touchdowns and had a long pass to set up another in a Pirates win over Leslie.

Concord’s Wyatt Mandrelle poses during the MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot high school football media days at Jackson High School on Thursday, July 30, 2026.J. Scott Park | jpark4@mlive.com

Wyatt Mandrelle, Concord

Mandrelle was 11-of-20 for 188 yards and three touchdowns passing, and rushed 11 times for 154 yards and a touchdown.

Darius Oduntan, Michigan Center

Oduntan got into the backfield on a pitch to force a fumble, which he then recovered.

Kooper Manning, Homer

Manning caught a 39-yard touchdown pass in a win over East Jackson.

Andon Zienert, Springport

Zienert got penetration on a key fourth-and-goal play to stop Quincy for a turnover on downs.

Lumen Christi quarterback Benny Gaston (10) warms up before the third quarter with Ryker Fryt (55), Johnny Furnas (2) and Wes Learned (1).eingles@mlive.com

Benny Gaston, Lumen Christi

Gaston scored with 30 seconds left to lift the Titans to a 28-27 win over Country Day.

Leslie’s Patrick Friese (5) runs the ball during a high school football game at Manchester High School on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Manchester won the game over Leslie.J. Scott Park | jpark4@mlive.com

Patrick Friese, Leslie

Friese rushed 18 times for 158 yards and a touchdown against Napoleon.