2A Neuse 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!
Jamen Kornegay and Co. Win Sixth in a Row
Jamen Kornegay's big game helped extend Eastern Wayne's winning streak to six on Friday. North Johnston had no answer to Kornegay as he rushed for three yards.
This year, Kornegay has averaged 12.7 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 34.70
Mcphatter Made His Presence Known in Princeton's 49-12 Win
Princeton picked up their third consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Teo Mcphatter. Mcphatter was unstoppable, rushing for 89 yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and snagged an interception.
Princeton has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 5-4 record this season. Mcphatter and Princeton will host North Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 33.17
Austin Lewallen Delivers Electric Effort Vs Beddingfield
Another Princeton player making an appearance on this list is Austin Lewallen. He rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Beddingfield had to have seen this coming; the last time they saw Lewallen it was a similar story. Lewallen rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns the last time he and the Bruins duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 31.40
Kadyn Haire's Big Game Leads Princeton over Beddingfield
Kadyn Haire put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in August of 2023 on Friday. He rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns. He has become a key player for Princeton: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 2-4 otherwise.
For the year, Haire has run in 5 touchdowns while averaging 76.6 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.78
Daniel Turner Rounds Out Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Daniel Turner of North Johnston. Turner picked up 31 receiving yards and a touchdown.
North Johnston moved to 6-3 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak. Turner and North Johnston will challenge Princeton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 26.77
Other Notable Players
- Sam Finch: 177 yards passing; 48 yards rushing (Gamescore: 23.90)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
