A D2 Region 8 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!
Mekhi Wade Delivers Best Performance of Season
Lincoln County was led to victory by Mekhi Wade, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Wade rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 166 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes. The performance marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in November of 2023.
The win for Lincoln County keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Wade and Lincoln County will challenge Lake Oconee Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.27
Jonathan Norman Delivers Electric Performance Vs Washington-Wilkes
Jonathan Norman was instrumental in extending Lincoln County's winning streak to six on Friday. Washington-Wilkes had no answer to Norman as he picked up 59 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown. Norman was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 66 yards.
On the season, Norman has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 22.3 receiving yards per game. That doesn't tell the whole story though: at this point last year, he had three rushing touchdowns. This year he is already up to eight.
Gamescore: 25.52
Lake Oconee Academy had to settle for second on Friday, but Reid Davis sure wasn't going down easily. Warren County had no answer to Davis as he made nine total tackles.
On the year, Davis has averaged 6.9 total tackles per game and for the season has 0 sacks.
Gamescore: 22.02
J Poyner Came Up Big in Lake Oconee Academy's 30-14 Loss
Another Lake Oconee Academy player making an appearance on this list is Walker J Poyner. He rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown.
On the year, J Poyner has run in 10 touchdowns while averaging 130.3 rushing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 19 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 18.80
Kelby Glaze and Co. Win Sixth in a Row
Kelby Glaze's big game helped extend Lincoln County's winning streak to six on Friday. Glaze did his part (and then some), rushing for 52 yards for the 'W'.
On the season, Glaze has averaged 67 rushing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after six games last season, he was only averaging 9.67 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 18.13
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