A D2 Region 8 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!
A Season-Best Effort from Mekhi Wade Leads Lincoln County over Washington-Wilkes
Lincoln County was led to victory by Mekhi Wade, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Wade rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 166 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes. The performance marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in November of 2023.
The victory for Lincoln County keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Wade and Lincoln County will face off against Lake Oconee Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.27
Norman Posts Huge Game in 34-0 Win
Lincoln County picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Jonathan Norman. Norman turned in nothing short of a gem, picking up 59 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 36 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 66 yards.
On the year, Norman has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 22.3 receiving yards per game. It gets even more impressive: after six games last season, he was only averaging 21.83 rushing yards per game. This year he is averaging 61.17 rushing yards.
Gamescore: 25.52
Lake Oconee Academy was sadly handed a loss on Friday, but Reid Davis did his best to prevent it. Davis was unstoppable, making nine total tackles.
For the year, Davis has averaged 6.9 total tackles per game and for the season has 0 sacks.
Gamescore: 22.02
Walker J Poyner Makes It Two for Lake Oconee Academy
Keeping Davis company is Walker J Poyner, a fellow Lake Oconee Academy player. He rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown.
For the year, J Poyner has run in 10 touchdowns while averaging 130.3 rushing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 19 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 18.80
Lincoln County Wins Sixth-Straight Thanks to Kelby Glaze
Kelby Glaze's big game helped extend Lincoln County's winning streak to six on Friday. Nobody could stop Glaze as he rushed for 52 yards.
On the season, Glaze has averaged 67 rushing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 9.67 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 18.13
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