The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Dupo High School football player Deegan Prater. The sophomore quarterback has the Tigers off to a 3-0 start to the 2023 season. He is 42-for-58 (72.4 percent) passing with 548 yards and seven touchdowns and also has 134 yards rushing with four TDs. In addition, Prater (pictured at center) has a two-point conversion and 12 extra point kicks.