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DMV High School Football Players of Week 3

This weekend’s standouts included a two-way playmaker from South Lakes and a hyper-efficient running back from B-CC.

Joshua-Benjamin Dagbe HS football

South Lakes junior Joshua-Benjamin Dagbe starred on both sides of the ball for the Seahawks last week. (Courtesy Paul Ross)

By Noah Ferguson

September 14, 2026 05:15 a.m.

Week 3 of the high school football season featured a full slate and several high-profile matchups. Here are five players that turned in exceptional performances in their teams’ wins:

Joshua-Benjamin Dagbe, Junior, Defensive Back, South Lakes

Dagbe was one of the brightest stars in South Lakes’ momentous 34-12 win over Virginia Class 6 power Battlefield on Thursday. The defensive back, who also plays wide receiver for the Seahawks, nabbed an early interception and returned it 48 yards to the house to give Coach Jason Hescock’s team some early momentum. Dagbe then pulled down two touchdown catches on offense and racked up 160 scrimmage yards as South Lakes stunned the Bobcats. Through three games, Dagbe has seven total touchdowns and two interceptions.