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!
Mekhi Wade Turns in Season-Best Effort
Lincoln County was led to victory by Mekhi Wade, who turned in his biggest game of the season 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 effort marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in November of 2023.
The win for Lincoln County keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Wade and Lincoln County will square off against Lake Oconee Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.27
Norman Posts Huge Game in 34-0 Win
Lincoln County picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Jonathan Norman. Norman was unstoppable, picking up 59 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 36 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 66 yards.
On the year, Norman has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 22.3 receiving yards per game. That doesn't tell the whole story though: at this point last year, he was only averaging 21.83 rushing yards per game. This year he is averaging 61.17 rushing yards.
Gamescore: 25.52
While Reid Davis delivered a dominant effort on Friday, a win just wasn't in the cards for Lake Oconee Academy. Nobody could stop Davis as he made nine total tackles.
This season, 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's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 19 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 18.80
Lincoln County Wins Sixth-Straight Thanks to Kelby Glaze
Lincoln County picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Kelby Glaze. Nobody could stop Glaze as he rushed for 52 yards.
This year, Glaze has averaged 67 rushing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 9.67 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 18.13
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