2A/3A Northern Lakes 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!
A Season-Best Effort from Josiah Daniel Leads J.F. Webb over Carrboro
Josiah Daniel produced his most outstanding game to date while leading J.F. Webb to the win on Friday. Daniel rushed for 265 yards and a touchdown while picking up 15.6 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made five total tackles (2.0 for loss).
The victory snapped J.F. Webb's losing streak at nine games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-7 record. They and South Granville are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 67.63
Jamar Hicks' Rushing Yards a New Career-High
South Granville was led to victory by Jamar Hicks, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Hicks rushed for 152 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.6 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 107 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
If the past is any indication, Hicks could be in store for another big game when he takes on J.F. Webb on Friday. When Hicks last faced the Warriors back in October of 2023, he rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
Gamescore: 50.65
Daniel Wright Turns in Season-Best Performance
J.F. Webb was led to victory by Daniel Wright, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Wright threw for 206 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 passes, and also rushed for 41 yards.
For the season, Wright has thrown 9 touchdowns while averaging 103.9 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 38.63
Jaydan Hester Puts an End to J.F. Webb's Losing Streak on Friday
Thanks in part to Jaydan Hester, J.F. Webb said goodbye to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season. Carrboro had no answer to Hester on Friday as he picked up 101 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
On the season, Hester has caught 5 touchdowns while averaging 41.5 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 30.35
South Granville's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Tyrell Thornton
Thanks in part to Tyrell Thornton, South Granville said goodbye to their five-game losing streak. Thornton did his part (and then some), rushing for 45 yards for the 'W'.
On the season, Thornton has averaged 22.7 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 25.95
Other Notable Players
- Mikah Mcknight: 60 yards passing; 81 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 24.25)
- Kentrial Young: 1 sack and 7 total tackles (4.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.25)
- Brian Currin: 10 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 17.00)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
