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 Goes Supernova in Springwood Win
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 Has Career-Day on Friday
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 matchup was his third straight with two or more rushing touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 50 yards.
The loss snapped Macon-East Montgomery Academy's winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-1 record. Wallace and Macon-East Montgomery Academy will square off against Cornerstone Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 67.18
Caleb Cole Delivers Best Performance of Season
On Friday, Southern Prep Academy got the W thanks in part to Caleb Cole playing the best football he has all season. Cole picked up 179 receiving yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown. The performance 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.
Meadowview Christian's probably not too fond of Cole given he always seems to get the better of them. Back in November of 2023 (the last time Cole saw the Trojans), he picked up 263 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 65.00
Cornerstone Christian Wins Tenth-Straight Thanks to Zeke Adams
Zeke Adams was instrumental in extending Cornerstone Christian's winning streak to ten on Friday. Evangel Christian Academy had no answer to Adams as he rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 137 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes. Adams' 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. Their road trip will continue as they head out to face Macon-East Montgomery Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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 stay at home for another week and welcome Lakeside School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 46.20
Other Notable Players
- Cordae' Williams: 59 yards rushing (Gamescore: 45.13)
- Noah Schober: 65 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 26.17)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
