AAAAAA Region 7 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!
CJ Hollinquest and Co. Win Eighth in a Row
CJ Hollinquest's big game helped extend North Gwinnett's winning streak to eight on Friday. Hollinquest produced his best game of the campaign : he made four total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defended a pass. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
North Gwinnett's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. Hollinquest and North Gwinnett will be playing in front of their home fans against Norcross at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 34.75
Jake Godfree Delivers Best Performance of Season
Jake Godfree produced his most outstanding game to date while leading North Gwinnett to the win on Friday. Godfree wasn't messing around, picking up a sack, forcing two fumbles, and making eight total tackles (4.0 for loss). The matchup was his 11th straight with eight or more total tackles dating back to last season.
If history really does repeat itself, Godfree might just drop another big game when he faces off against Norcross on Friday. Back in November of 2023 (the last time Godfree saw the Blue Devils), he picked up a sack, made eight total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defended two passes.
Gamescore: 30.50
A Season-Best Performance from Jalen Gist Leads North Gwinnett over Meadowcreek
Jalen Gist produced his most outstanding game to date while leading North Gwinnett to the win on Friday. Gist picked up two sacks, forced a fumble, and made ten total tackles.
On the season, Gist has averaged 3.6 total tackles per game and for the season has 7 sacks. That doesn't tell the whole story though: at this point last year, he had one forced fumble. This year he is already up to three.
Gamescore: 28.75
Brian Stokes Jr's Rushing Yards a New Career-High
Parkview was led to victory by Brian Stokes Jr, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Stokes Jr rushed for 160 yards and a touchdown, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers takes on Peachtree Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Stokes Jr will face off against Bryce Green, the Lions' star rusher. Will the matchup be decided in the trenches? We'll have our answer very soon.
Gamescore: 26.40
Dorian Smith Makes Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Dorian Smith of Duluth. Smith made 21 total tackles and defended three passes. Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 7 total tackles per game.
On the year, Smith has averaged 7 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 24.75
Other Notable Players
- Cole Funderburk: 2 sacks and 5 total tackles (4.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 23.50)
- Ezekiel Theodoris: 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.75)
- Dillon Mohammed: 120 yards passing; 43 yards rushing (Gamescore: 19.50)
- Henri Rutherford: 18 total tackles (Gamescore: 18.75)
- Wilson Taylor: 65 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 18.60)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
