6A Region 2 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!
Kelby Walker Delivers Electric Performance Vs Percy Julian
Starting off the list is Wetumpka's Kelby Walker, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Walker picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made 19 total tackles (4.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception. He is on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made 12 or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
The win (which was Wetumpka's third in a row) raised their record to 4-3. Walker and Wetumpka have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Park Crossing at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 42.75
Martez Wright Delivers Best Performance of Season
On Friday, Wetumpka got the W thanks in part to Martez Wright playing the best football he has all season. Wright picked up 145 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
For the season, Wright has caught 6 touchdowns while averaging 68.5 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 34.88
Pike Road found a leader in Jordan Holmes as the team took down Stanhope Elmore on Friday. Nobody could stop Holmes as he made three total tackles.
Pike Road has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a massive bump to their 5-3 record this season. They and Russell County are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 32.90
Mcqueen Posts Huge Game in 35-17 Defeat
Arthur Mcqueen continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his seventh-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least 142 rushing yards. He rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns.
Stanhope Elmore dropped their record down to 3-4 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. Mcqueen and Stanhope Elmore will head out to face off against Rehobeth on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.00
Ethan Bailey Goes Supernova in Wetumpka Victory
Ethan Bailey continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his ninth-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least five total tackles. He picked up three sacks and made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
This year, Bailey has averaged 10.3 total tackles per game and for the season has 14 sacks.
Gamescore: 29.00
Other Notable Players
- Keshun Marbury: 8 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 26.77)
- Elijah Peake: 2 sacks and 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 26.25)
- Justin Godwin: 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 25.23)
- Tyler Johnson: 176 yards passing (Gamescore: 24.83)
- Mike Jones: 101 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 23.00)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
