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 Delivers Electric Performance Vs Beddingfield
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 201 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 93 yards and two touchdowns. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 127 rushing yards.
The win was the fourth in a row for North Johnston, bringing their record for this year to 5-2. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers challenges Goldsboro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 65.90
A Season-Best Performance from Izeiah Oates Leads Eastern Wayne over Spring Creek
On Friday, Eastern Wayne got the W thanks in part to Izeiah Oates playing the best football he has all season. Oates threw for 145 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown, 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 passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Oates must have Spring Creek's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. When Oates last faced the Gators back in October of 2023, he threw for 225 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 56 yards.
Gamescore: 46.92
Traquin Watson put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in September of 2023 on Friday. He forced a fumble and made eight total tackles. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making eight total tackles.
Watson must have Beddingfield's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. 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: 43.57
Underclassman Teo Mcphatter Major Player in Princeton Win
Underclassman Teo Mcphatter came into Friday's match looking to prove himself and that's exactly what he did. He was dynamite on Friday, rushing for 180 yards and three touchdowns.
For the year, Mcphatter has averaged 18.3 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 43.10
Eli Willard Makes It Three for North Johnston
Another North Johnston player making an appearance on this list is Eli Willard. He picked up 14 receiving yards and a touchdown.
This season, Willard has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 34.9 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.65
Other Notable Players
- Sam Finch: 137 yards passing; 28 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 21.53)
- Austin Lewallen: 96 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 19.60)
- Kadyn Haire: 74 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 16.00)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
