AAAAA 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!
Jamarcus Smith and Co. Win Sixth in a Row
Gaffney picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Jamarcus Smith. Riverside had no answer to Smith as he rushed for 203 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Smith's longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards.
Gaffney's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-0. Smith and Gaffney will host Dorman at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 41.43
Kendaris Bailey Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Friday, Gaffney got the W thanks in part to Kendaris Bailey playing the best football he has all season. Bailey picked up three sacks and made seven total tackles (4.5 for loss).
On the year, Bailey has averaged 3.7 total tackles per game and for the season has 4 sacks.
Gamescore: 35.63
Lucas Tankersley Dazzles in Eastside Defeat
Lucas Tankersley continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his sixth-straight game with at least six total tackles. He picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made nine total tackles.
Eastside is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-3. Tankersley and Eastside are taking a road trip to face off against Wade Hampton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 20.75
Winning always takes teamwork, but on Friday Torrian Mills stepped things up a notch to give James F. Byrnes the 'W'. Mills was unstoppable, picking up two sacks, making three total tackles, and defending a pass. He is becoming a predictor of James F. Byrnes' success: when he posts at least two sacks the team is 2-1 (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
James F. Byrnes pushed their record up to 3-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. They and Spartanburg are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 17.25
Cayden Workman Makes It Two for Eastside
The second Eastside player making an appearance here is Cayden Workman, and for good reason. He picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made seven total tackles. He is becoming a predictor of Eastside's success: when he posts at least four total tackles the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
This year, Workman has averaged 5.8 total tackles per game and for the season has 3 sacks.
Gamescore: 16.25
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