A D2 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!
A Season-Best Performance from Mekhi Wade Leads Lincoln County over Washington-Wilkes
Mekhi Wade produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Lincoln County to the win on Friday. Wade rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 166 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes. The performance marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in November of 2023.
The victory for Lincoln County keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Wade and Lincoln County will take on Lake Oconee Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.27
Big Game from Norman As Lincoln County Won 34-0
Jonathan Norman's big game helped extend Lincoln County's winning streak to six on Friday. Norman turned in nothing short of a gem, picking up 59 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 36 yards and a touchdown. He showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 66 yards.
On the season, Norman has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 22.3 receiving yards per game. It gets even more impressive: after six games last season, he was only averaging 21.83 rushing yards per game. This year he is averaging 61.17 rushing yards.
Gamescore: 25.52
Lake Oconee Academy was sadly handed a defeat on Friday, but Reid Davis did his best to prevent it. Despite the loss, Davis was still balling out as he made nine total tackles.
On the year, Davis has averaged 6.9 total tackles per game and for the season has 0 sacks.
Gamescore: 22.02
Walker J Poyner Makes It Two for Lake Oconee Academy
Another Lake Oconee Academy player making an appearance on this list is Walker J Poyner. He rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown.
This season, J Poyner has run in 10 touchdowns while averaging 130.3 rushing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after six games last season, he was only averaging 19 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 18.80
Lincoln County Wins Sixth-Straight Thanks to Kelby Glaze
Kelby Glaze was instrumental in extending Lincoln County's winning streak to six on Friday. Glaze was unstoppable, rushing for 52 yards.
For the season, Glaze has averaged 67 rushing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after six games last season, he was only averaging 9.67 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 18.13
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