6A Region 8 Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Dax Varnadore Delivers Best Performance of Season
Fort Payne was led to victory by Dax Varnadore, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Varnadore wasn't messing around, throwing for 353 yards and five touchdowns while completing 77.3% of his passes. The game was his third straight with three or more passing touchdowns.
Hazel Green's probably not too fond of Varnadore given he always seems to get the better of them. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Varnadore saw the Trojans), he threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Gamescore: 46.33
A Season-Best Performance from Shamarion Landrum Leads Buckhorn over Mae Jemison
Shamarion Landrum produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Buckhorn to the win on Thursday. Landrum rushed for 163 yards and a touchdown. The performance marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in August.
The win got Buckhorn back to even at 4-4. Their road trip will continue as they head out to face Cullman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 29.00
Brannon Oliver Turns in Season-Best Effort
Brannon Oliver produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Fort Payne to the win on Friday. Oliver picked up 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 73 yards.
This season, Oliver has caught 6 touchdowns while averaging 59.1 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 24.55
Cohen Fielder Delivers Best Performance of Season
Cohen Fielder produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Buckhorn to the win on Thursday. Fielder picked up two sacks and made seven total tackles (3.0 for loss).
This year, Fielder has averaged 4.6 total tackles per game and for the season has those 2 sacks.
Gamescore: 22.25
A Season-Best Effort from Ryker Shankles Leads Fort Payne over Hazel Green
Ryker Shankles produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Fort Payne to the win on Friday. Shankles picked up 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
For the year, Shankles has caught those 2 touchdowns while averaging 47.9 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 22.15
Other Notable Players
- Carter Blalock: 58 yards rushing, 1 TD ; 50 yards receiving (Gamescore: 19.57)
- Carter Tinker: 1 interception (1TD) and 5 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 17.00)
- Deven Chapman: 40 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 16.25)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
