SCISA 1A Region II 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!
Mikell Tucker Mathis Dazzles in Patrick Henry Academy Defeat
Starting off the list is Patrick Henry Academy's Mikell Tucker Mathis, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Mathis rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August.
Patrick Henry Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. Mathis and Patrick Henry Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Orangeburg Prep at 7:30 p.m. on October 25th.
Gamescore: 55.18
Beaufort Academy Gets a Boost from Shuford in 48-6 Win
Dietrich Shuford was a major factor in Beaufort Academy's victory over Faith Christian on Friday. Shuford turned in nothing short of a gem, rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, while also throwing for 105 yards and a touchdown while completing 88.9% of his passes.
Beaufort Academy's win bumped their record up to 6-3. Shuford and Beaufort Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Andrew Jackson Academy at 7:30 p.m. on October 25th.
Gamescore: 33.30
Nych Underwood Makes It Two for Beaufort Academy
Another Beaufort Academy player making an appearance on this list is Nych Underwood. He rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
This year, Underwood has run in 15 touchdowns while averaging 140.9 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 30.00
Tony O'banner's Big Game Leads Thomas Heyward Academy over Andrew Jackson Academy
Tony O'Banner continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his 11th-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least two rushing touchdowns. He rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also picked up 33 receiving yards.
If history really does repeat itself, O'Banner might just drop another big game when he faces off against John Paul II on Friday. When O'Banner last faced the Golden Warrriors back in August of 2023, he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and also picked up 74 receiving yards.
Gamescore: 29.48
Nic Shuford Turns in Season-Best Performance
Nic Shuford produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Beaufort Academy to the win on Friday. Shuford rushed for 34 yards and two touchdowns. The performance marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in August.
This season, Shuford has averaged 35.6 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.73
Other Notable Players
- Donovan Robinson: 3 interception and 4 total tackles (Gamescore: 26.53)
- Kiran Boggess: 133 yards passing (Gamescore: 18.47)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
