2A Neuse 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!
Oates Came Up Big in Eastern Wayne's 52-6 Victory
Starting off the list is Eastern Wayne's Izeiah Oates, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Oates threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 passes. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played.
The victory (which was Eastern Wayne's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-2. Oates and Eastern Wayne will head out to take on North Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 51.45
A Season-Best Effort from Kadyn Haire Leads Princeton over Spring Creek
Kadyn Haire produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Princeton to the win on Friday. Haire rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. The effort marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in August of 2023.
Princeton pushed their record up to 4-4 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Haire and Princeton will look to defend their home field on Friday against Beddingfield at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 43.98
Teo Mcphatter's Big Game Leads Princeton over Spring Creek
Keeping Haire company is Teo Mcphatter, a fellow Princeton player. He rushed for 144 yards on only six carries, and also threw for 45 yards and a touchdown.
On the year, Mcphatter has thrown 3 touchdowns while averaging 21.6 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 34.30
Brennan Chambers Dazzles in Spring Creek Defeat
While Spring Creek might've come up empty on Friday, Brennan Chambers wasn't going down without a fight. Nobody could stop Chambers as he picked up 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 54 yards.
Spring Creek is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. Chambers and Spring Creek will face off against Goldsboro at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 34.03
Traquin Watson and Co. Win Fifth in a Row
North Johnston picked up their fifth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Traquin Watson. Watson was unstoppable, making nine total tackles (3.0 for loss). He really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 75 yards.
This season, Watson has averaged 8.5 total tackles per game. It gets even more impressive: after eight games last season, he was only averaging 7.38 receiving yards per game. This year he is averaging 49.63 receiving yards.
Gamescore: 31.87
Other Notable Players
- Darius Deal: 175 yards passing; 27 yards rushing (Gamescore: 22.67)
- Aamari Dunston: 1 interception, (1TD), and 7 total tackles (Gamescore: 18.75)
- Kaleb Pone: 128 yards passing; 41 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 18.33)
- Tavorus Dunn Jr: 59 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 18.15)
- Trondell Smith Jr.: 113 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 17.47)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
