4A Metro 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!
Jaxson Kemp Delivers Best Performance of Season
Northern Guilford was led to victory by Jaxson Kemp, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Kemp threw for 273 yards and six touchdowns.
The win for Northern Guilford keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Kemp and Northern Guilford are taking a road trip to take on Northwest Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 42.90
A Season-Best Performance from Faizon Brandon Leads Grimsley over Western Guilford
Grimsley was led to victory by Faizon Brandon, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Brandon rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
If the past is any indication, Brandon could be in store for another big game when he takes on Ragsdale on Friday. Brandon threw for 297 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes the last time he and the Tigers duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 42.33
Anders Mitchell Has Career-Day on Friday
Northwest Guilford was led to victory by Anders Mitchell, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Mitchell threw for 165 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground, good enough to also set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Northwest Guilford pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Mitchell and Northwest Guilford will welcome Northern Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 33.50
Diggs Came Up Big in Ragsdale's 36-35 Loss
Ragsdale was sadly handed a loss on Friday, but Fabian Diggs did his best to prevent it. Diggs was dynamite, rushing for 126 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 60 yards.
Ragsdale is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4. Diggs and Ragsdale will be playing at home against Grimsley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.98
Alexander Marsh posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He rushed for 117 yards while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 116 yards and two touchdowns.
The victory got Southeast Guilford back to even at 3-3. Marsh and Southeast Guilford will take on Southwest Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 29.03
Other Notable Players
- Austin Jackson: 1 interception and 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 27.50)
- Mitchell Summers: 66 yards rushing, 2 TDs ; 34 yards receiving (Gamescore: 27.38)
- Teriq Mclaughlin: 112 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 27.10)
- Jaiden Wardlaw: 2 sacks, 6 total tackles (3.0 for loss), and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 27.00)
- Amare Akers: 108 yards rushing, 1 TD ; 33 yards receiving (Gamescore: 26.98)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
