3A/4A Sandhills 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!
Pinecrest Gets a Boost from Spencer in 42-13 Victory
Starting off the list is Pinecrest's Zymire Spencer, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Spencer rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 127 rushing yards dating back to last season.
If the past is any indication, Spencer could be in store for another big game when he takes on Lee County on Friday. Spencer rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per carry the last time he and the Yellow Jackets duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 37.20
Hayne Tobias Turns in Season-Best Effort
Hayne Tobias produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Union Pines to the win on Friday. Tobias picked up 79 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The performance also marked the most rushing yards (eight) he has had since back in October of 2023.
Union Pines pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. They and Richmond are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 27.42
Keyshaun Mcqueen Turns in Another Game with at Least Seven Total Tackles
On Friday, Scotland had to settle for second even though Keyshaun Mcqueen put up the best numbers he has all season. Mcqueen wasn't messing around, picking up two sacks and making nine total tackles. The matchup was his seventh straight with seven or more total tackles dating back to last season.
Scotland dropped their record down to 3-4 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. Mcqueen and Scotland will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Pinecrest at 7:30 p.m. on October 18th.
Gamescore: 25.50
Chris Najm Dazzles in Pinecrest Victory
The second Pinecrest player making an appearance here is Chris Najm, and for good reason. He rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns.
Unfortunately for Southern Lee, this isn't the first big game they've seen from Najm. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Najm saw the Cavaliers), he rushed for 270 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.0 yards per carry.
Gamescore: 21.60
Other Notable Players
- Ji'San McPhatter: 140 yards passing; 48 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 20.53)
- Dylan Tilson: 2 sacks and 5 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 19.50)
- Anthony Goswick: 149 yards passing (Gamescore: 18.23)
- Jalyn Wills: 1 interception (1TD) and 4 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 17.75)
- Cole Harrison: 1 sack and 9 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 17.00)
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