5A Region 1 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!
Zach Morgan Delivers Electric Effort Vs Rain
Starting off the list is Citronelle's Zach Morgan, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Morgan picked up three sacks and made 12 total tackles (4.0 for loss). He is on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last six games he's played.
The victory was the third in a row for Citronelle, bringing their record for this year to 6-2. Morgan and Citronelle are taking a road trip to face off against LeFlore at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 35.00
A Season-Best Performance from Kelvin Brisker Leads Vigor over Faith Academy
Vigor was led to victory by Kelvin Brisker, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Brisker rushed for 37 yards and three touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
The victory for Vigor keeps them at an undefeated 7-0. Brisker and Vigor will square off against Williamson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 28.93
Jeff Holston Turns in Another Game with at Least Five Total Tackles
Jeff Holston continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his 16th-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least five total tackles. He picked up a sack, made 15 total tackles, and defended a pass.
UMS-Wright Prep is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5. Holston and UMS-Wright Prep will challenge Elberta on Friday.
Gamescore: 25.50
Williamson Wins Eighth-Straight Thanks to Dontaye Bush
Dontaye Bush's big game helped extend Williamson's winning streak to eight on Friday. Bush turned in nothing short of a gem, picking up two sacks and making seven total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Williamson pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Bush and Williamson will head out to take on Vigor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 25.00
Demetris Johnson's Big Game Leads Vigor over Faith Academy
Vigor picked up their eighth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Demetris Johnson. Johnson turned in nothing short of a gem, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 34 receiving yards.
On the season, Johnson has run in 4 touchdowns while averaging 72.5 rushing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after six games last season, he had one rushing touchdown.
Gamescore: 23.17
Other Notable Players
- Jamaries Robinson: 85 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 21.40)
- Kentonio Kelly Jr.: 9 total tackles (4.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.50)
- Jaylen Scott: 1 interception and 13 total tackles (Gamescore: 18.50)
- Aamarii Lofton: 7 total tackles (5.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.25)
- Mac Mcginley: 2 sacks and 9 total tackles (Gamescore: 17.75)
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