7A Region 2 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 Performance from Tristan Lyles Leads Central over Carver Montgomery
On Friday, Central got the W thanks in part to Tristan Lyles playing the best football he has all season. Lyles picked up five sacks, forced a fumble, and made nine total tackles (7.0 for loss).
If history really does repeat itself, Lyles might just drop another big game when he faces off against Opelika on Friday. When Lyles last faced the Bulldogs back in September of 2023, he picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 54.50
Jackson Kilgore Dazzles in Auburn Victory
Jackson Kilgore's big game helped extend Auburn's winning streak to seven on Friday. Kilgore was dynamite, throwing for 193 yards and six touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Auburn's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Kilgore and Auburn will venture away from home to take on Carver Montgomery at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 41.37
Another Game with at Least 136 Rushing Yards from Aj Alexander
On Friday, Dothan got the W thanks in part to Aj Alexander playing the best football he has all season. Alexander's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 136 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Alexander is probably looking forward to his next game, a home matchup against Smiths Station on Friday. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Alexander saw the Panthers), he rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Gamescore: 38.18
Mabson Made His Presence Known in Auburn's 70-6 Victory
Omar Mabson was instrumental in extending Auburn's winning streak to seven on Friday. Mabson was dynamite, rushing for 127 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also catching a touchdown.
Mabson must have Smiths Station's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. Back in November of 2023 (the last time Mabson saw the Panthers), he rushed for 136 yards and four touchdowns on only six carries.
Gamescore: 36.58
Calvin Hughley and Co. Win Fifth in a Row
Calvin Hughley was instrumental in extending Opelika's winning streak to five on Friday. Hughley did his part (and then some), rushing for 127 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.9 yards per carry for the 'W'.
Opelika's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Hughley and Opelika will square off against Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 25.00
Other Notable Players
- Caleb Pitts: 3 sacks and 5 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 24.75)
- Adarius Lee: 2 sacks and 8 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 24.50)
- Blake Johnson: 61 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.40)
- Anthony Rogers: 24 yards rushing; 72 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.05)
- Eric Watson: 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.50)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
