1A Tar Roanoke Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances across Friday and Saturday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Cameron Johnson Delivers Best Effort of Season
Southeast Halifax was led to victory by Cameron Johnson, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Johnson picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made 27 total tackles (5.0 for loss), good enough to also set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
If the past is any indication, Johnson could be in store for another big game when he takes on Northampton County on Thursday. Johnson made 15 total tackles (1.0 for loss) the last time he and the Jaguars duked it out back in September of 2023.
Gamescore: 69.25
Tamaues Person Has Career Rushing Day
Weldon was led to victory by Tamaues Person, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Saturday. Person rushed for 213 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run.
For the season, Person has run in 5 touchdowns while averaging 118.8 rushing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 10.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 66.05
Xavier Hayward Delivers Electric Performance Vs North Edgecombe
Xavier Hayward posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made ten total tackles. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making ten total tackles.
Hayward might have his next game, a road matchup with Northampton County, circled on his calendar. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Hayward saw the Jaguars), he made 16 total tackles.
Gamescore: 53.20
Travon Usher's Big Game Leads Wilson Prep over KIPP P
Travon Usher put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in November of 2023 on Friday. He threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 106 yards on only 12 carries.
Wilson Prep's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Usher and Wilson Prep will face off against Warren County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 48.03
Michael Dickens Turns in Season-Best Performance
Sadly, Michael Dickens posting his best game of the season wasn't enough to lead North Edgecombe over Southeast Halifax on Friday. Dickens picked up a sack and made ten total tackles (3.0 for loss), good enough to also set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Dickens must have Southeast Halifax's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Dickens saw the Trojans), he picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made ten total tackles.
Gamescore: 46.03
Other Notable Players
- Ethan Nelson: 75 yards rushing (Gamescore: 33.40)
- Xavier Williams: 189 yards rushing (Gamescore: 33.00)
- Arthur Joseph: 2 interception and 6 total tackles (Gamescore: 30.05)
- Andrew Webb: 91 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 27.70)
- Tremaine Horton: 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 22.50)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
