Game Balls: Big Weekend for Gwinnett County RBs
As we inch closer to the playoffs, several teams stood out over the weekend as true state title contenders across the state. Big players continued to shine, and many had career games this past weekend. Game Balls: Phil Mafah…
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Continue ReadingAs we inch closer to the playoffs, several teams stood out over the weekend as true state title contenders across the state. Big players continued to shine, and many had career games this past weekend.
Game Balls:
Phil Mafah Phil Mafah 6'1" | 213 lbs | RB Grayson | 2021 State GA , RB, Grayson:
It’s clear who the best running back in the state is at this point, and it’s the four-star from Grayson. Mafah, a big bruising back and future Clemson Tiger, continued his monster senior season with a big three-touchdown performance against rival Brookwood.
Mafah gave the Rams the lead early on with an 82-yard reception on a screen pass that he took to the house. He showed great balance, burst, overall speed, and the ability to break tackles. Once he gets going and hits full speed, he’s one of the toughest backs in the country to tackle. Mafah scored 4 total touchdown’s in Buford’s big 58-17 win.
Barrett Carter Barrett Carter 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB North Gwinnett | 2021 State GA , LB/RB, North Gwinnett:
He might be one of the top linebacker prospects in the country, but Barrett Carter Barrett Carter 6'1" | 220 lbs | LB North Gwinnett | 2021 State GA , a future Clemson Tiger, showed off his skills at running back during North Gwinnett’s 27-0 win over Peachtree Ridge. Carter rushed for 3 touchdowns at running back and led the Bulldog’s defense to a shutout on defense. He’s one of the nation’s top 2021 prospects, and he sure looked liked it on Friday night.
T.J Spradley, CB, Colquitt County:
A South Georgia defender who had a career game was Kent State cornerback commit, T.J Spradley. His Colquitt County Packers had a giant rivalry game against undefeated Lowndes over the weekend, and the Packers defense, led by Spradley, led the Vikings to just 10 points in a 40-10 victory. The three-star prospect had 2 INTs, 2 TFLs, and two more tackles in the big victory. The Packers are now 6-0 and look like a true championship caliber team.
Aaron McLaughlin Aaron McLaughlin 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB Denmark | 2021 State GA , QB, Denmark:
The big Danes QB had one of the best games in his long high school career against rival South Forsyth in a big 36-22 region victory. The 6-foot-5 220-pound future N.C State gunslinger made plays with both his arm and his feet Friday night, passing for 130 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing 19 times for 218 yards. More importantly, McLaughlin’s performance gave the Danes sole possession of first place in 7A region 6. Since he’s been healthy and has taken over the starting job again, McLaughlin has led the Danes to four-straight region wins and are playing better and better each week.
Jordan McDonald, RB, Milton:
In one of the biggest and longest rivalries in the state, Milton’s junior running back had another big game against hated Roswell, rushing for 120 yards and three touchdowns in a much-needed 20-14 win. McDonald was a scoring machine who did everything for the Eagles in a matchup that will likely determine the region champion. McDonald showed why he’s one of the bigger, bruising backs in the state, and put the offense on his back with 23 strong carries. The 6-foot-0 215-pound power back holds offers from Georgia Tech, Indiana, Florida State, among others.