6A 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!
Kelby Walker Delivers Electric Effort Vs Percy Julian
Starting off the list is Wetumpka's Kelby Walker, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Walker picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made 19 total tackles (4.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception. He is on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made 12 or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
The win (which was Wetumpka's third in a row) raised their record to 4-3. Walker and Wetumpka will stay at home for another week and welcome Park Crossing at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 42.75
Martez Wright Turns in Season-Best Effort
Wetumpka was led to victory by Martez Wright, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Wright picked up 145 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
This season, Wright has caught 6 touchdowns while averaging 68.5 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 34.88
Jordan Holmes was a major factor in Pike Road's win over Stanhope Elmore on Friday. Nobody could stop Holmes as he made three total tackles.
Pike Road has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. They and Russell County are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 32.90
Mcqueen Made His Presence Known in Stanhope Elmore's 35-17 Loss
Arthur Mcqueen continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his seventh-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least 142 rushing yards. He rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns.
Stanhope Elmore's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-4. Mcqueen and Stanhope Elmore will head out to face off against Rehobeth on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.00
Ethan Bailey's Big Game Leads Wetumpka over Percy Julian
Ethan Bailey continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his ninth-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least five total tackles. He picked up three sacks and made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
This year, Bailey has averaged 10.3 total tackles per game and for the season has 14 sacks.
Gamescore: 29.00
Other Notable Players
- Keshun Marbury: 8 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 26.77)
- Elijah Peake: 2 sacks and 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 26.25)
- Justin Godwin: 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 25.23)
- Tyler Johnson: 176 yards passing (Gamescore: 24.83)
- Mike Jones: 101 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 23.00)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
