This Week's Top Player Performances from Across the League
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!
Kaden Long Delivers Best Performance of Season
Kaden Long produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Knoxville Central to the win on Friday. Long wasn't messing around, rushing for 125 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 245 yards and four TDs on only 16 passes. The matchup was his third straight with three or more passing touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 55 yards.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Knoxville Central, bringing their record up to 4-1. Coming up, Long and the Bobcats will face off against Powell at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 74.53
Javaston Badgett Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, Knoxville Central got the W thanks in part to Javaston Badgett playing the best football he has all season. Badgett picked up 184 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 94 yards.
For the year, Badgett has averaged 0.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 44.23
Daniel Came Up Big in Halls' 38-24 Win
Winning always takes teamwork, but on Friday McKylus Daniel stepped things up a notch to give Halls the 'W'. Nobody could stop Daniel as he rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 46 receiving yards. His longest rush was for an impressive 64 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Halls' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. Coming up, Daniel and the Red Devils will face off against West on Friday.
Gamescore: 42.45
Jarrell Chandler Makes It Two for Halls
Another Halls player making an appearance on this list is Jarrell Chandler. He made six total tackles and defended three passes. He didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended three passes.
This season, Chandler has averaged 6.8 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 37.35
Dom Culp Delivers Electric Effort Vs William Blount
Another Halls player making an appearance on this list is Dom Culp. He picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception.
If the past is any indication, Culp could be in store for another big game when he takes on West on Friday. Back in November of 2024 (the last time Culp saw the Rebels), he made 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 31.28
Other Notable Players
- Brody Rogers: 1 TD ; 37 yards receiving (Gamescore: 30.47)
- Bryson Maddox: 151 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 29.35)
- Kaylin Chesney: 1 interception and 11 total tackles (Gamescore: 24.50)
- Gavin Self: 14 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 23.00)
- Jaylon Benjamin: 375 yards passing (Gamescore: 21.20)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
