6A Region 5 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!
Deacon Dyer's Big Game Leads Gardendale over Woodlawn
Starting off the list is Gardendale's Deacon Dyer, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Dyer threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Gardendale now has a winning record of 5-4. Dyer and Gardendale will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Spain Park at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
Gamescore: 35.70
Gaines Jr Posts Huge Game in 27-17 Win
Terence Gaines Jr put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in August on Friday. He rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, and also caught a touchdown.
The win was the fourth in a row for Parker, bringing their record for this year to 8-1. Gaines Jr and Parker will take on Woodlawn at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 31.88
Another Game with at Least 13 Total Tackles from Adam Yazel
Adam Yazel continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his ninth-straight game with at least 13 total tackles. He picked up a sack and made 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
For the season, Yazel has averaged 17.7 total tackles per game and for the season has 3 sacks.
Gamescore: 26.00
C.J. Tidmore Turns in Season-Best Performance
Sadly, C.J. Tidmore posting his best game of the season wasn't enough to lead Homewood over Parker on Friday. Tidmore forced a fumble, made 18 total tackles, and defended a pass. Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 6.4 total tackles per game.
Homewood's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-2. Tidmore and Homewood will challenge Minor at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 23.50
Casey Made His Presence Known in Gardendale's 40-14 Win
Another Gardendale player making an appearance on this list is Urijah Casey. He rushed for 101 yards on only 12 carries, and also caught a touchdown.
For the season, Casey has averaged 84.1 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 21.77
Other Notable Players
- Chancellor Sparks: 88 yards rushing; 26 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 21.48)
- Dylan Reese: 219 yards passing (Gamescore: 21.10)
- Andre Russell: 67 yards passing; 74 yards rushing (Gamescore: 19.97)
- Robert Taylor: 2 sacks and 4 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.50)
- Rowan Warmack: 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 17.00)
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