3A Quad County Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
C.B. Aycock Wins Eighth-Straight Thanks to Caleb Frederick
C.B. Aycock picked up their eighth consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Caleb Frederick. Frederick was unstoppable, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also catching a touchdown.
If the past is any indication, Frederick could be in store for another big game when he takes on Smithfield-Selma on Thursday. When Frederick last faced the Spartans back in October of 2023, he rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 52 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 32.20
Mason Weaver Delivers Best Effort of Season
Mason Weaver produced his most outstanding game to date while leading South Johnston to the win on Friday. Weaver wasn't messing around, forcing a fumble and making 11 total tackles (5.0 for loss). The game was his eighth straight with six or more total tackles dating back to last season.
The win made it two in a row for South Johnston and bumps their season record up to 5-3. They and East Wake are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.50
Big Game from Mccullen As C.B. Aycock Won 29-0
C.B. Aycock picked up their eighth consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to MarShaun McCullen. McCullen was dynamite, picking up two sacks and making six total tackles (3.0 for loss). McCullen is crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
This year, McCullen has averaged 7.1 total tackles per game and for the season has 9 sacks.
Gamescore: 22.25
Kaleb Williams Dazzles in South Johnston Victory
The second South Johnston player making an appearance here is Kaleb Williams, and for good reason. He made ten total tackles (1.0 for loss) and snagged an interception.
On the season, Williams has averaged 6.5 total tackles per game and for the season has 2 interceptions.
Gamescore: 22.00
Deontrae Barnes Makes Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Deontrae Barnes of Hunt. Barnes made 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defended a pass. Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 5.8 total tackles per game. He has become a key player for Hunt: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least four total tackles, but 2-3 otherwise.
Hunt moved to 4-4 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. Barnes and Hunt will face off against West Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 21.75
Other Notable Players
- Holt Langston: 64 yards rushing, 4 TDs (Gamescore: 21.60)
- Jamari Giles: 13 total tackles (4.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 19.25)
- Zimere McClarin: 54 yards receiving, 1 TD ; 1 TD rushing (Gamescore: 17.65)
- Ricky Elliott: 132 yards rushing (Gamescore: 17.20)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
