2A Neuse 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!
Kaleb Pone Delivers Electric Performance Vs Spring Creek
Starting off the list is North Johnston's Kaleb Pone, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Pone rushed for 198 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 105 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 127 rushing yards.
The victory was the third in a row for North Johnston, bringing their record for this year to 4-2. Pone and North Johnston are on the road again on Friday to play Beddingfield at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 63.20
A Season-Best Performance from Austin Lewallen Leads Princeton over Eastern Wayne
Sadly, Austin Lewallen posting his best game of the season wasn't enough to lead Princeton over Eastern Wayne on Friday. Lewallen rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry.
If the past is any indication, Lewallen could be in store for another big game when he takes on Goldsboro on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Lewallen saw the Cougars), he rushed for 183 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries.
Gamescore: 33.40
Traquin Watson put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in September of 2023 on Friday. He picked up a sack and made three total tackles. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles.
Watson might have his next game, a home matchup with Beddingfield, circled on his calendar. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Watson saw the Bruins), he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 31.37
Beddingfield's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Jahtavious Johnson
Thanks in part to Jahtavious Johnson, Beddingfield said goodbye to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season. Johnson did his part (and then some), rushing for 17 yards and a touchdown for the 'W'.
Beddingfield's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. Johnson and Beddingfield will welcome North Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 29.20
Jamauris Howard put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in October of 2023 on Friday. He picked up 79 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown.
For the year, Howard has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 62.4 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.53
Other Notable Players
- Desmond Wooten: 109 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 28.20)
- Jahmezzes O'Neal: 3 sacks and 9 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 27.75)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
