Week 6 Game Balls: Midlands Area
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Six different running backs rushed for over 200 yards this past week and led a contingent of 10 players to earn game balls this week from the Midlands. It was a total of seven running backs, two quarterbacks and one…
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Continue ReadingSix different running backs rushed for over 200 yards this past week and led a contingent of 10 players to earn game balls this week from the Midlands. It was a total of seven running backs, two quarterbacks and one defensive standout that earned the recognition this week.
David Epps, RB, Dreher
The senior ran for 226 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Blue Devils to a 33-20 region victory over Swansea.
Zion Fuller Zion Fuller 6'1" | 175 lbs | DB Spring Valley | 2023 State SC , RB, Spring Valley
Fuller normally plays defensive back but got his most extensive action on offense and made the most of it. He rushed for 302 yards on 33 carries and three touchdowns in a 37-22 victory over Rock Hill.
Cooper Johns Cooper Johns 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB River Bluff | 2023 State SC , RB, River Bluff
The senior went over the 1,000-yard mark on the season after his 218-yard effort in a 25-14 victory over White Knoll. He had touchdown runs of 80 and 27 yards.
Marcus Kelly Marcus Kelly 5'9" | 165 lbs | RB Ridge View | 2023 State SC , RB, Ridge View
The senior ran for 280 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Blazers to a 35-6 region-opening victory over Lugoff-Elgin.
Naahzeikial Mays Naahzeikial Mays 5'9" | 175 lbs | RB Brookland-Cayce | 2023 State SC , RB, Brookland-Cayce
Mays paced a Bearcat attack that ran for over 500 yards with 201 yards and three touchdowns. Brookland-Cayce only attempted two passes in the 42-7 win over Orangeburg-Wilkinson.
OD Robinson, RB, Newberry
Robinson ran for 190 yards and three touchdowns on just 10 carries to give the Bulldogs their first win of the season, a 56-0 decision over Eau Claire.
Christian Sexton Christian Sexton 6'0" | 195 lbs | LB Lexington | 2024 State SC , LB, Lexington
Sexton led a defensive effort that held Chapin to negative yardage in a 25-7 victory. The junior finished with 16 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, a sack and blocked a punt.
Riley Staton Riley Staton 6'3" | 185 lbs | QB Gaffney | 2024 State SC , QB, Gray Collegiate
The junior threw four touchdown passes to lead the War Eagles to their fourth straight victory in a 70-0 victory over Columbia.
Markel Townsend Markel Townsend 5'8" | 170 lbs | RB AC Flora | 2023 State SC , RB, AC Flora
Townsend also went over 1,000 yards for the season with a 252-yard outing in a 49-14 win over Westwood. The senior scored three rushing TDs as well.
Will Wilson Will Wilson 6'1" | 220 lbs | QB Richland Northeast | 2025 State SC , QB, Richland Northeast
The sophomore accounted for all three touchdowns, including the 42-yard game-winner in a 20-14 victory over Irmo. Wilson ran for 169 yards and two scores and added 117 yards passing and another TD.