MAIS 6A District 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!
Kenzy West Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Friday, Hartfield Academy had to settle for second even though Kenzy West put up the best numbers he has all season. West picked up 186 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in two rushing scores. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making a tackle and defending four passes.
Hartfield Academy's defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2. West and Hartfield Academy will welcome St. Joseph Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 56.90
Cayman Tapper Dazzles in Hartfield Academy Defeat
Cayman Tapper put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in November of 2023 on Friday. He threw for 439 yards and four touchdowns. He is becoming a predictor of Hartfield Academy's success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
Tapper's next contest is against St. Joseph Catholic on Friday, where he'll look to repeat that solid performance. The Hawks got just the result they wanted when they last faced the Bruins, probably because Tapper had a solid game then too: he threw for 148 yards and four touchdowns. Can he match (or beat) that performance?
Gamescore: 35.97
Jackson Prep Wins Ninth-Straight Thanks to Tre Bryant
Tre Bryant's big game helped extend Jackson Prep's winning streak to nine on Friday. Hartfield Academy had no answer to Bryant as he rushed for 11 yards and two touchdowns.
Jackson Prep's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-0. Bryant and Jackson Prep will take on Madison-Ridgeland Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 34.10
Big Game from Puckett As Jackson Prep Won 51-45
Jackson Prep picked up their ninth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Billy Puckett. Puckett was unstoppable, rushing for 57 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 201 yards and a touchdown.
If the past is any indication, Puckett could be in store for another big game when he takes on Madison-Ridgeland Academy on Friday. Back in November of 2023 (the last time Puckett saw Madison-Ridgeland Academy), he rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 117 yards on 14 of 21 attempts.
Gamescore: 27.60
Tj White's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Jackson Academy over Madison-Ridgeland Academy
Rounding off our Top Five is Tj White of Jackson Academy. White made 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended two passes. He is on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Jackson Academy's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2. White and Jackson Academy will head out on the road to challenge Presbyterian Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 24.25
Other Notable Players
- Pruet James: 168 yards passing; 39 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 19.90)
- Vaiden Taylor: 112 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 17.45)
- London Simmons: 0.5 sacks and 8 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 17.00)
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