A D1 Region 8 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!
Reid Giles Earns League's Top Spot
Starting off the list is Rabun County's Reid Giles, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. On Friday Giles made 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss). The performance also marked the most rushing yards (232) he has had since back in September of 2023. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 52 yards.
The loss snapped Rabun County's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-2 record. Giles and Rabun County will challenge Oglethorpe County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 82.83
Jacari Barnett Turns in Season-Best Performance
Elbert County was led to victory by Jacari Barnett, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Barnett rushed for 198 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry, 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 rushed for 130 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
This year, Barnett has run in 8 touchdowns while averaging 99.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 56.47
Standifer Posts Huge Game in 41-6 Victory
Athens Academy picked up their seventh consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Keyon Standifer. Standifer was dynamite, picking up 198 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His longest reception was for an incredible 78 yards.
Athens Academy's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Standifer and Athens Academy will face off against Providence Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.42
Lachaz Gurley Delivers Best Effort of Season
Lachaz Gurley produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Elbert County to the win on Friday. Gurley picked up a sack, forced five fumbles, and made four total tackles.
Gamescore: 28.50
Kj Whitehead and Co. Win Seventh in a Row
Athens Academy picked up their seventh consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Kj Whitehead. Nobody could stop Whitehead as he picked up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest reception was for an incredible 75 yards.
For the year, Whitehead has caught 2 touchdowns while averaging 15.6 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.37
Other Notable Players
- Hampton Johnson: 198 yards passing (Gamescore: 22.10)
- Jasean Jenkins: 80 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 18.00)
- Ty Truelove: 108 yards passing; 66 yards rushing (Gamescore: 17.40)
- Elvis Hunt: 16 total tackles (Gamescore: 17.25)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
