The inaugural weekly Lexington Chronicle Athletes of the Week award was shared by two football players.

Gilbert running back DeAndre Cook and Brookland-Cayce’s Reed Charpia tied for the most votes among fans who visited www.lexingtonchronicle.com to vote on their Week 0 exploits.

Cook rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in the Indians’ 35-28 victory over Gray Collegiate Academy. The victory was the team’s 11th straight at home during the regular season.

Charpia completed 14-22 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown and rushed for three scores in the 42-35 win over Class 5A White Knoll. The Bearcats are one of four Chronicle Country teams with a 2-0 record.

Other candidates were Tristan Allen and Cal Herndon (both of Lexington), Braden Walker (River Bluff) and Nanders Lawrence (Airport).

Here are the nominees for this week’s Lexington Chronicle Athlete of the Week award:

• Kennedy Gooding (Gilbert)

•Akeem Nicholas (Lexington)

•Matt Reed (Gilbert)

•Azarius Adams (Gray Collegiate)

•Kendrell Flowers (Irmo)

•Aveon Smith (White Knoll)

Visit www.lexingtonchronicle.com/sports-poll to vote.