2A Neuse 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!
Kaleb Pone Dazzles in North Johnston Victory
Starting off the list is North Johnston's Kaleb Pone, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Pone rushed for 198 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 105 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 127 rushing yards.
The victory (which was North Johnston's third in a row) raised their record to 4-2. Pone and North Johnston are on the road again on Friday to play Beddingfield at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 63.20
A Season-Best Effort from Austin Lewallen Leads Princeton over Eastern Wayne
Princeton came up short on Friday despite Austin Lewallen delivering his best game to date. Lewallen rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry.
Lewallen might have his next game, a home matchup with Goldsboro, circled on his calendar. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Lewallen saw the Cougars), he rushed for 183 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries.
Gamescore: 33.40
Traquin Watson put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in September of 2023 on Friday. He picked up a sack and made three total tackles. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles.
If the past is any indication, Watson could be in store for another big game when he takes on Beddingfield on Friday. When Watson last faced the Bruins back in October of 2023, he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 31.37
Jahtavious Johnson Puts an End to Beddingfield's Losing Streak on Friday
Beddingfield's five-game losing streak dating back to last season is now nothing but a memory thanks in part to Jahtavious Johnson. Johnson turned in nothing short of a gem on Friday, rushing for 17 yards and a touchdown.
Beddingfield's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. Johnson and Beddingfield will take on North Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 29.20
Beddingfield's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Jamauris Howard
Thanks in part to Jamauris Howard, Beddingfield said goodbye to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season. On Friday Howard picked up 79 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown. The performance marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in October of 2023.
On the season, Howard has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 62.4 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.53
Other Notable Players
- Desmond Wooten: 109 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 28.20)
- Jahmezzes O'Neal: 3 sacks and 9 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 27.75)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
