5A Region 1 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!
Zach Morgan Dazzles in Citronelle Win
Starting off the list is Citronelle's Zach Morgan, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Morgan picked up three sacks and made 12 total tackles (4.0 for loss). He has been hot recently, having posted six or more total tackles the last six times he's played.
The victory was the third in a row for Citronelle, bringing their record for this year to 6-2. Morgan and Citronelle will head out on the road to challenge LeFlore at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 35.00
A Season-Best Performance from Kelvin Brisker Leads Vigor over Faith Academy
On Friday, Vigor got the W thanks in part to Kelvin Brisker playing the best football he has all season. Brisker rushed for 37 yards and three touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Brisker and Vigor will face off against Williamson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will pit Brisker up against the Lions' star quarterback Alvin Dinkins. So who wins this QB-duel? There's only one way to know for sure.
Gamescore: 28.93
Another Game with at Least Five Total Tackles from Jeff Holston
Jeff Holston continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his 16th-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least five total tackles. He picked up a sack, made 15 total tackles, and defended a pass.
UMS-Wright Prep is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5. Holston and UMS-Wright Prep will square off against Elberta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 25.50
Williamson Wins Eighth-Straight Thanks to Dontaye Bush
Dontaye Bush was instrumental in extending Williamson's winning streak to eight on Friday. Bush was unstoppable, picking up two sacks and making seven total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Williamson's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-0. Bush and Williamson will square off against Vigor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 25.00
Demetris Johnson Goes Supernova in Vigor Win
Vigor picked up their eighth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Demetris Johnson. Faith Academy had no answer to Johnson as he rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 34 receiving yards.
Johnson and Vigor will take on Williamson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Johnson will face off against Todrick Withers, the Lions' star rusher. Will the match be decided in the trenches? We'll have our answer very soon.
Gamescore: 23.17
Other Notable Players
- Jamaries Robinson: 85 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 21.40)
- Kentonio Kelly Jr.: 9 total tackles (4.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.50)
- Jaylen Scott: 1 interception and 13 total tackles (Gamescore: 18.50)
- Aamarii Lofton: 7 total tackles (5.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.25)
- Mac Mcginley: 2 sacks and 9 total tackles (Gamescore: 17.75)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
