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 Made His Presence Known 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 has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last four times he's played.
Oates and Eastern Wayne will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Goldsboro at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st. The last time Oates took on the Cougars, he threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Can he match (or beat) that performance?
Gamescore: 51.45
Kadyn Haire Delivers Best Performance of Season
On Friday, Princeton got the W thanks in part to Kadyn Haire playing the best football he has all season. 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's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-4. Haire and Princeton will look to defend their home field on Friday against Beddingfield at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 43.98
Teo Mcphatter Dazzles in Princeton Win
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 Goes Supernova in Spring Creek Defeat
While Brennan Chambers delivered a dominant performance on Friday, a win just wasn't in the cards for Spring Creek. Chambers was dynamite, picking up 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 40 yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big 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 head out to take on Goldsboro at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 34.03
North Johnston Wins Fifth-Straight Thanks to Traquin Watson
North Johnston picked up their fifth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Traquin Watson. Nobody could stop Watson as he made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss). He really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 75 yards.
North Johnston's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. Watson and North Johnston will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Princeton at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
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
