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!
Central Gets a Boost from Williams in 38-33 Defeat
Starting off the list is Central's Tristan Williams, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Williams rushed for 152 yards and three touchdowns. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
The defeat snapped Central's losing streak at 18 games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 5-1 record. Williams and Central will stay at home for another week and welcome Carver Montgomery at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.80
Auburn Wins Sixth-Straight Thanks to Jackson Kilgore
Auburn picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Jackson Kilgore. Kilgore turned in nothing short of a gem, throwing for 278 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes, while also rushing for 43 yards.
Auburn pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers takes on Smiths Station at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 37.43
A Season-Best Performance from Jamari Miller Leads Opelika over Dothan
On Friday, Opelika got the W thanks in part to Jamari Miller playing the best football he has all season. Miller rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 83 receiving yards. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 74-yard run.
The win was the fourth in a row for Opelika, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. Miller and Opelika will take on Enterprise at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 29.67
Plott Came Up Big in Auburn's 38-33 Win
Auburn picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Peyton Plott. Plott was unstoppable, picking up 156 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His longest reception was for an incredible 79 yards.
On the year, Plott has caught 5 touchdowns while averaging 89.5 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.10
Tyanthony Elmore Makes Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Tyanthony Elmore of JAG. Elmore picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 43 yards.
The victory made it two in a row for JAG and bumps their season record up to 2-4. Elmore and JAG will stay at home for another week and welcome Dothan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 25.93
Other Notable Players
- Donovan Caldwell: 114 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 18.80)
- Aj Alexander: 136 yards rushing (Gamescore: 18.58)
- Michael Foster: 2 sacks and 5 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.00)
- Omar Mabson: 77 yards rushing; 29 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 17.58)
- Andrew Alford: 225 yards passing (Gamescore: 17.50)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
