AISA 8-Man (8 Man) 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!
Cj Johnson Dazzles in Springwood Victory
Starting off the list is Springwood's Cj Johnson, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Johnson rushed for 423 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 17.6 yards per carry, and also picked up 36 receiving yards and a touchdown. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 90-yard run.
If the past is any indication, Johnson could be in store for another big game when he takes on North River Christian on Friday. When Johnson last faced the Chargers back in October of 2023, he rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries.
Gamescore: 120.68
Sam Wallace Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Sam Wallace posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He wasn't messing around, rushing for 230 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry, and also throwing for 125 yards and a touchdown. The game was his third straight with two or more rushing touchdowns dating back to last season. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 50 yards.
Macon-East Montgomery Academy moved to 6-1 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak. Wallace's next contest is against Cornerstone Christian on Friday, where he'll look to repeat that solid performance.
Gamescore: 67.18
A Season-Best Effort from Caleb Cole Leads Southern Prep Academy over Meadowview Christian
Southern Prep Academy was led to victory by Caleb Cole, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Cole picked up 179 receiving yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown. The effort marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in August. His receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 100 receiving yards dating back to last season.
Unfortunately for Meadowview Christian, this isn't the first big game they've seen from Cole. When Cole last faced the Trojans back in November of 2023, he picked up 263 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 65.00
Zeke Adams and Co. Win Tenth in a Row
Zeke Adams was instrumental in extending Cornerstone Christian's winning streak to ten on Friday. Adams did his part (and then some), rushing for 122 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 137 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes for the 'W'. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 110 rushing yards.
Cornerstone Christian pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Adams and Cornerstone Christian will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Macon-East Montgomery Academy at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 48.03
Markevean Johnson's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Evangel Christian Academy over Cornerstone Christian
Rounding off our Top Five is Markevean Johnson of Evangel Christian Academy. Johnson made ten total tackles and defended two passes.
This is the second loss in a row for Evangel Christian Academy and nudges their season record down to 4-4. Johnson and Evangel Christian Academy will play host again on Friday to welcome Lakeside School, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 46.20
Other Notable Players
- Cordae' Williams: 59 yards rushing (Gamescore: 45.13)
- Noah Schober: 65 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 26.17)
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