2A 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!
A Season-Best Effort from Haigen Gann Leads Sulligent over Southeastern
Haigen Gann produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Sulligent to the win on Friday. Gann made 20 total tackles (1.5 for loss) and defended a pass. The effort also marked the most rushing yards (94) he has had since back in September of 2023.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Sulligent, bringing their record for this year to 8-4. Gann and Sulligent will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Winston County at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 54.20
Sulligent Wins Sixth-Straight Thanks to Johnwil Spruiel
Sulligent picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Johnwil Spruiel. Spruiel's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 127 rushing yards. He also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Sulligent is 7-2 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
For the year, Spruiel has averaged 4.5 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 51.37
Casen Fields Delivers Best Effort of Season
On Friday, Vincent had to settle for second even though Casen Fields put up the best numbers he has all season. Fields rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.
This season, Fields has run in 9 touchdowns while averaging 78.9 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 34.40
Lancaster Posts Huge Game in 34-9 Victory
Preston Lancaster was instrumental in extending Tuscaloosa Academy's winning streak to three on Friday. Lancaster turned in nothing short of a gem, throwing for 255 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per attempt, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
If the past is any indication, Lancaster could be in store for another big game when he takes on Pisgah on Friday. Back in November of 2023 (the last time Lancaster saw the Eagles), he threw for 426 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 53 yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 32.30
Another Game with at Least Five Total Tackles from Grayson Gulde
Grayson Gulde continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his 23rd-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least five total tackles. He made 20 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
For the season, Gulde has averaged 16.8 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 26.75
Other Notable Players
- Ellis Hamiter: 125 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 23.50)
- Aj Lowe: 60 yards rushing; 1 TD receiving (Gamescore: 22.67)
- Taylor Thompson: 109 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 22.60)
- Ford Beeker: 16 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 17.00)
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