AAA 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!
Gavin Markey Delivers Electric Performance Vs East Hall
Starting off the list is Jefferson's Gavin Markey, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Markey rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 105 rushing yards.
Jefferson pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. Markey and Jefferson will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Cherokee Bluff at 7:30 p.m. on October 25th.
Gamescore: 43.63
Titus Watkins Turns in Season-Best Effort
Titus Watkins produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Oconee County to the win on Friday. Watkins threw for 262 yards and four touchdowns while completing 84.2% of his passes, and also rushed for 37 yards.
The victory (which was Oconee County's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-3. Watkins and Oconee County will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Cherokee Bluff at 7:30 p.m.
Gamescore: 41.77
Big Game from Thompson As Cherokee Bluff Won 52-24
Kaden (Kt) Thompson was instrumental in extending Cherokee Bluff's winning streak to seven on Friday. Thompson was unstoppable, picking up 98 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 51 yards and a touchdown. Those 51 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Cherokee Bluff's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Thompson and Cherokee Bluff will face off against Oconee County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 36.87
Zach Weeks Makes It Two for Oconee County
Another Oconee County player making an appearance on this list is Zach Weeks. He made three total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 28.70
Other Notable Players
- Dallas Russell: 74 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 23.60)
- Forrest Ross: 214 yards passing; 1 TD rushing (Gamescore: 21.07)
- Cortavious Scott: 1 interception (1TD) and 6 total tackles (Gamescore: 18.40)
- Mickell Pittman: 76 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 16.80)
- Caiden Wood: 31 yards rushing, 1 TD ; 73 yards receiving (Gamescore: 16.78)
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