A D1 Region 8 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!
Jacari Barnett Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Friday, Elbert County got the W thanks in part to Jacari Barnett playing the best football he has all season. Barnett rushed for 198 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: he has now rushed for 130 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
On the season, Barnett has run in 8 touchdowns while averaging 99.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 56.47
Big Game from Standifer As Athens Academy Won 41-6
Athens Academy picked up their seventh consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Keyon Standifer. Standifer did his part (and then some), picking up 198 receiving yards and two touchdowns for the 'W'. He torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 78 yards.
Athens Academy pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Standifer and Athens Academy will square off against Providence Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.42
Lachaz Gurley Delivers Best Effort of Season
Lachaz Gurley produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Elbert County to the win on Friday. Gurley picked up a sack, forced five fumbles, and made four total tackles.
Gamescore: 28.50
Athens Academy Wins Seventh-Straight Thanks to Kj Whitehead
Athens Academy picked up their seventh consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Kj Whitehead. Whitehead was dynamite, picking up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown. He torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 75 yards.
This season, Whitehead has caught 2 touchdowns while averaging 15.6 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.37
Other Notable Players
- Hampton Johnson: 198 yards passing (Gamescore: 22.10)
- Jasean Jenkins: 80 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 18.00)
- Ty Truelove: 108 yards passing; 66 yards rushing (Gamescore: 17.40)
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