1A/2A Southern Piedmont 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!
Tristan Tate Dazzles in Shelby Win
Starting off the list is Shelby's Tristan Tate, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Tate rushed for 132 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
If the past is any indication, Tate could be in store for another big game when he takes on East Gaston on Thursday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Tate saw the Warriors), he rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries.
Gamescore: 46.98
Elijah Goodson and Co. Win Fifth in a Row
Elijah Goodson's big game helped extend Burns's winning streak to five on Friday. East Gaston had no answer to Goodson as he rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
This year, Goodson has run in 6 touchdowns while averaging 63 rushing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he had one rushing touchdown.
Gamescore: 44.00
Nick Norris' Rushing Yards a New Career-High
Nick Norris posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He picked up a sack and made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss). He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 69 yards.
If the past is any indication, Norris could be in store for another big game when he takes on East Gaston on Thursday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Norris saw the Warriors), he picked up a sack and made 18 total tackles.
Gamescore: 37.25
Big Game from Mcgowan As Burns Won 49-20
Another Burns player making an appearance on this list is Marshall Mcgowan. He rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 110 yards and a touchdown.
This year, Mcgowan has thrown 7 touchdowns while averaging 103.9 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 32.53
Jackson Heavner's Big Game Leads Cherryville over Thomas Jefferson
Rounding off our Top Five is Jackson Heavner of Cherryville. Heavner picked up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 57 yards.
Heavner and Cherryville will face off against Burns at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Heavner will face off against Kenyon Surratt, the Bulldogs' star WR. With so much talent on the field, fans are surely in for an exciting game. The only thing left to see is who brings home the W.
Gamescore: 27.97
Other Notable Players
- Zavion Wilson: 77 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 27.90)
- Lan Farmer: 220 yards passing (Gamescore: 24.57)
- Marcus Smith: 10 total tackles and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 19.00)
- Jayden Adams: 110 yards passing (Gamescore: 15.53)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
