CP’s Standout Performer Edition #3
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Anthony Maddox Anthony Maddox 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Oak Grove | 2024 State MS | SR | QB | Oak Grove Maddox led Oak Grove to a massive win over the MRA Patriots in an overtime thriller last…
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Continue ReadingAnthony Maddox Anthony Maddox 6'2" | 185 lbs | QB Oak Grove | 2024 State MS | SR | QB | Oak Grove
Maddox led Oak Grove to a massive win over the MRA Patriots in an overtime thriller last Friday night. The Patriots have Maddox and Oak Grove all they wanted on Friday night. Fortunately for Oak Grove, Maddox fought until the bitter end to ensure the Warriors would leave victorious. He was on fire all night, completing 24 of 27 passes for 415 yards and four touchdowns in the Warriors’ 45-44 win over MRA.
Tajii Burkett | SR | ATH | Oak Grove
Burkett made the Patriot’s defense look like Swiss cheese all night long. He was dominant in all phases of the game Friday night. His vision and allusiveness set him apart from everyone on the field. The Oak Grove offense uses him multiple ways, from the slot or in the backfield. He had seven receptions for 106 yards, two receiving touchdowns, three rushing carries for 42 yards, and one touchdown.
Chris Hunter Chris Hunter 6'1" | 195 lbs | RB Canton Academy | 2024 State MS | SR | RB | Canton Academy
Hunter was a man among boys last Friday night against Central Hinds. The Panthers went as Hunter went. Hunter had 259 All-Purpose yards and four touchdowns in Canton Academy’s 43-25 win over Central Hinds. Hunter is listed as 6’0″ and 190lbs, but he plays so much bigger than that. He is the type of back that can control a game. He can lower his shoulder and get the extra yard, but at the same time, he can hit the edge and take it to the house at any given moment.
Gavin Griffin Gavin Griffin 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Velma Jackson | 2024 State MS | SR | RB | Velma Jackson
Griffin is still running circles around the Jim Hill defense. He carried the ball 17 times for 177 yards and three touchdowns last Friday night. Griffin is listed as 5’9″ and 190 lbs and runs through the defense like a wrecking ball. Velma Jackson could find itself having a special year if Griffin continues to have success on the ground that he is capable of having week in and week out.
Deshawn Dillon Deshawn Dillon 6'3" | 165 lbs | WR Northwest Rankin | 2027 State MS | FR | WR | Northwest Rankin
The Cougars are full of young playmakers in 2023. Dillon had a standout performance this past Friday night in their matchup with Madison Central. He had six catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns in the Cougars’ 28-21 win over the Jaguars. He runs clean routes that make it difficult for a defender to defend him. Dillon makes sure to keep his body in between the defender and the football. Look for Dillon to make this multiple times over the next few years.