Christian Gibbs of Young Americans Christian is the Georgia High School Football Player of the Week

By Thomas Frey Sep 14, 2023, 2:00pm

Senior wide receiver accounted for six touchdowns in win over Westminster Christian Academy.

After receiving nearly 12,000 votes, Christian Gibbs of Young Americans Christian (Conyers) is the MaxPreps Georgia High School Football Player of the Week.

Gibbs, a senior wide receiver, had nine receptions for 389 yards and five touchdowns in 60-29 win over Westminster Christian Academy. He also rushed six times for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Here are the rest week's candidates:

Jessie Bell, Westside (Macon): Senior quarterback passed for 109 yards and two touchdowns while running for 130 yards and three more scores in a 49-32 win over Rutland.

Luke Kromenhoek, Benedictine (Savannah): In a showdown between state powers, the senior Florida State commit passed for 220 yards and three touchdowns in 31-24 win over Ware County.

Trelain Maddox, Parkview (Lilburn): Senior running back had 220 rushing yards and three touchdowns including the game-winner on 12 carries in 35-32 victory over North Gwinnett. Defensively, the Georgia Tech commit had 10 tackles and an interception.



Aaron Philo, Prince Avenue Christian (Athens): Senior quarterback completed 67.9 percent of his passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns. Also ran for 87 yards and two scores in 45-17 win over Monroe Area.

Jalewis Solomon, Schley County (Ellaville): Senior scored four touchdowns in 48-42 overtime win over Bleckley County. The Auburn commit had two receiving touchdowns, a rushing score and a pick-six.

A.J. Watkins, Norcross: Senior quarterback passed for 237 yards and ran for an additional 126 with three rushing touchdowns including the game-winner with 36 seconds remaining in 25-21 win over Archer.

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