2A Region 8 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!
Taylor Jr. Posts Huge Game in 35-6 Win
Starting off the list is Decatur Heritage Christian Academy's Daniel Taylor Jr., who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Taylor Jr. made 18 total tackles (3.0 for loss). The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
The victory (which was Decatur Heritage Christian Academy's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Taylor Jr. and Decatur Heritage Christian Academy are on the road again on Friday to play Winston County at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 69.30
Winston County Wins Ninth-Straight Thanks to Landon Kelley
Winston County picked up their ninth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Landon Kelley. Nobody could stop Kelley as he made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Winston County pushed their record up to 8-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. Kelley's next match is against Decatur Heritage Christian Academy on Friday, where he'll look to repeat that solid performance.
Gamescore: 62.30
Walker Lewis and Co. Win Ninth in a Row
Walker Lewis was instrumental in extending Winston County's winning streak to nine on Friday. Lewis was unstoppable, rushing for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries.
On the year, Lewis has run in those 2 touchdowns while averaging 18.7 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 41.30
Chris Clemons Dazzles in Winston County Victory
Chris Clemons's big game helped extend Winston County's winning streak to nine on Friday. Tharptown had no answer to Clemons as he picked up 112 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Clemons showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 65 yards.
On the year, Clemons has caught 12 touchdowns while averaging 88.1 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 31.78
Dylan Germany Makes It Two for Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
The second Decatur Heritage Christian Academy player making an appearance here is Dylan Germany, and for good reason. He threw for 159 yards and a touchdown on only nine passes, and also rushed for 63 yards.
For the season, Germany has thrown 4 touchdowns while averaging 75.1 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 31.05
Other Notable Players
- Paxton Tarver: 155 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 26.33)
- Kyler Grace: 74 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 17.20)
- Savarius Evans: 68 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 16.70)
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