4A Greater Neuse River Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Friday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Cameron Melvin Delivers Best Performance of Season
Cleveland was led to victory by Cameron Melvin, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Melvin wasn't messing around, picking up four sacks, forcing a fumble, and making seven total tackles (6.0 for loss). The game was his third straight with five or more total tackles dating back to last season.
The victory for Cleveland keeps them at an undefeated 7-0. Melvin and Cleveland will be playing at home against Southeast Raleigh at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 42.50
Byrd Made His Presence Known in Cleveland's 42-12 Win
Cleveland picked up their seventh consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Jackson Byrd. Byrd was unstoppable, throwing for 290 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 61 yards and two touchdowns.
Byrd must have Willow Spring's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Byrd saw the Storm), he threw for 335 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt.
Gamescore: 37.43
Another Game with at Least Eight Total Tackles from Sawyer Lowe
Sawyer Lowe continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his 20th-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least eight total tackles. He picked up a sack and made 12 total tackles (6.0 for loss).
For the year, Lowe has averaged 12.9 total tackles per game and for the season has 2 sacks.
Gamescore: 34.00
Corinth Holders Wins Third-Straight Thanks to Jaylon Holder
Corinth Holders picked up their third consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Jaylon Holder. Holder was unstoppable, rushing for 89 yards and two touchdowns.
Fuquay - Varina had to have seen this coming; the last time they saw Holder it was a similar story. Holder rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown the last time he and the Bengals duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 24.90
Ty Powell Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, Southeast Raleigh had to settle for second even though Ty Powell put up the best numbers he has all season. Powell threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns.
Southeast Raleigh's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2. Powell and Southeast Raleigh are taking a road trip to square off against Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 23.07
Other Notable Players
- Daniel Lugo: 2 sacks and 4 total tackles (4.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 22.00)
- Malachi Thomas: 96 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.93)
- Darrell Herriott: 1 sack, 6 total tackles (2.0 for loss), and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 21.00)
- Aiden Stephenson: 1 sack and 7 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.50)
- Divine Ohiaeri: 11 total tackles and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 19.75)
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