7A Region 2 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!
A Season-Best Performance from Tristan Lyles Leads Central over Carver Montgomery
Central was led to victory by Tristan Lyles, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Lyles picked up five sacks, forced a fumble, and made nine total tackles (7.0 for loss).
If the past is any indication, Lyles could be in store for another big game when he takes on Opelika on Friday. When Lyles last faced the Bulldogs back in September of 2023, he picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 54.50
Mabson Posts Huge Game in 70-6 Win
Auburn picked up their seventh consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Omar Mabson. Mabson was dynamite, rushing for 127 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, while also catching a touchdown.
Unfortunately for Smiths Station, this isn't the first big game they've seen from Mabson. When Mabson last faced the Panthers back in November of 2023, he rushed for 136 yards and four touchdowns on only six carries.
Gamescore: 48.58
Jackson Kilgore's Big Game Leads Auburn over Smiths Station
Jackson Kilgore's big game helped extend Auburn's winning streak to seven on Friday. Smiths Station had no answer to Kilgore as he threw for 193 yards and six touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. Kilgore is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played.
This season, Kilgore has thrown 16 touchdowns while averaging 232.7 passing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after six games last season, he had three passing touchdowns.
Gamescore: 41.37
Aj Alexander Delivers Best Effort of Season
Aj Alexander produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Dothan to the win on Friday. Alexander's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 136 rushing yards.
If history really does repeat itself, Alexander might just drop another big game when he faces off against Smiths Station on Friday. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Alexander saw the Panthers), he rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Gamescore: 38.18
Hughley Made His Presence Known in Opelika's 30-13 Win
Opelika picked up their fifth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Calvin Hughley. Hughley turned in nothing short of a gem, rushing for 127 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.9 yards per carry.
Opelika pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Hughley and Opelika will face off against Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 25.00
Other Notable Players
- Caleb Pitts: 3 sacks and 5 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 24.75)
- Adarius Lee: 2 sacks and 8 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 24.50)
- Tristan ?Tk? Norman: 149 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 21.57)
- Blake Johnson: 61 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.40)
- Anthony Rogers: 24 yards rushing; 72 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.05)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
