3A Quad County Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Caleb Frederick and Co. Win Eighth in a Row
Caleb Frederick was instrumental in extending C.B. Aycock's winning streak to eight on Thursday. West Johnston had no answer to Frederick as he rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also caught a touchdown.
Frederick might have his next game, a road matchup with Smithfield-Selma, circled on his calendar. When Frederick last faced the Spartans back in October of 2023, he rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 52 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 32.20
Mason Weaver Turns in Season-Best Effort
Mason Weaver produced his most outstanding game to date while leading South Johnston to the win on Friday. Weaver wasn't messing around, forcing a fumble and making 11 total tackles (5.0 for loss). The match was his eighth straight with six or more total tackles.
The win made it two in a row for South Johnston and bumps their season record up to 5-3. They and East Wake are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.50
Nelson Ruffin's Rushing Yards a New Career-High
Nelson Ruffin posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He made six total tackles. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 50 yards.
With the victory, East Wake broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-5. They and South Johnston are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 26.55
Peart Posts Huge Game in 24-17 Loss
Jerimiah Peart's rushing tear continued on Friday as he dropped his third-straight game with 131+ rushing yards. He rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown. Fike is 2-1 when Peart posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 2-3 otherwise.
This year, Peart has run in 3 touchdowns while averaging 84.9 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.80
C.B. Aycock Wins Eighth-Straight Thanks to Marshaun Mccullen
MarShaun McCullen was instrumental in extending C.B. Aycock's winning streak to eight on Thursday. Nobody could stop McCullen as he picked up two sacks and made six total tackles (3.0 for loss). McCullen is crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
This year, McCullen has averaged 7.1 total tackles per game and for the season has 9 sacks.
Gamescore: 22.25
Other Notable Players
- Kaleb Williams: 1 interception and 10 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 22.00)
- Holt Langston: 64 yards rushing, 4 TDs (Gamescore: 21.60)
- Maurice Maloy: 144 yards passing; 84 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 20.40)
- Jamari Giles: 13 total tackles (4.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 19.25)
- Jude Bennion: 1 interception and 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 19.00)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
