GIAA Stat Leaders Week 4

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The GIAA, Georgia Independent Athletic Association, gets overlooked quite often in the statewide media. There are some really good teams and players in this League who are highly qualified student/athletes. PRZN takes a look at the Top 3 rushing and passing leaders after Week 4.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rushing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan "The River" Triplett-2024-Frederica Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>902 yards</strong> on 112 carries with 11 TDs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A 4 year starter that rushed for over 5600 total yards his first 3 seasons. Good size at 5'11 210 with good vision and a good quick first step. Has rushed for 200+ yards in all 3 games with a game high 357 on 51 carries in a 56-41 win over Brookwood (Thomasville) Week 1. Also plays QB and has thrown for 132 yards and 2 TDs and has added 2 INTs on defense for undefeated FA. 3x Max Prep All American. 2X Region POY. Air Force Academy commit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jbtriplett4/status/1700153888618205298","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jbtriplett4/status/1700153888618205298 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh "Juicy Adams-2024-Bethlehem Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>754 yards </strong>Talk about efficient. The US Navy commit has carried the ball only 40 times and has 754 yards, 18.85 yards per carry, and has scored 13 TDs. Another 5'11 210 RB that would rather run through you than around you. Good vision and tough to tackle. He had a game high 233 yards with 5 TDs on just 14 carries in a 42-6 win over Heathwood Week 3. Outstanding student whose running style will fight in great at the Naval Academy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Joshua_5_Adams/status/1675300534494822401","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Joshua_5_Adams/status/1675300534494822401 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='415047' first='Antone' last='Johnson']-2025-Tattnell Square</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>484 yards</strong> The 6'0 175 Junior has racked up 484 yards and 7 TDs on just 36 carries, averaging over 13 yards per carry. Our fellow scout Connor Jackson noticed this fella during the preseason "Effortless speed and acceleration, glides away from defense. Outstanding ball skills as well.". The most impressive thing to me is the level of competition he has competed against this season. Last years GHSA finalist, Schley Co and Bowdon along with Athens Chirstian. Duke has shown some interest and this Junior should be getting plenty of attention heading into the off season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Antonejohnson_/status/1696319703927459878","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Antonejohnson_/status/1696319703927459878 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Passing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='426879' first='Rodge' last='Waldrop']-2024-Brookwood(Thomasville)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1032 yards</strong> The 6'5 205 Senior is a QB we first noticed this offseason. Great size with an accurate arm. The 3 year starter threw for over 6000 yards during his Soph and JR. seasons and is on pace for another 3000 yard season in '23. Has a 3.95 GPA with a laser 4.6 40. Definitely would make a good addition to a high academic program looking for a pro style QB with size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/RodgeWaldrop/status/1699189938367959290","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/RodgeWaldrop/status/1699189938367959290 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brayden Gay-2025-Westfield (Perry)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>905 yards</strong> 6'1 185 Junior Accurate downfield and not afraid to stand in the pocket and take a shot. Good game manager. Had a 350 yard 4 TD performance in a 37-35 win over the team you will see below, TiftArea. Solid academic kid with a 4.0 GPA. One to keep on your radar this Fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/BraydenQB14/status/1701021131484864566","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/BraydenQB14/status/1701021131484864566 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>John Robert Walker-2025-TiftArea</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>840 Yards</strong> The 6'2 160 pound dual threat Junior is 48 of 83 with 9 TDs and has added 400 yards and 6 TDs on the ground. Not a lot of film on this guy yet but what I've seen is he is a long lean kid that can chunk the long pass downfield. Toughness not in question as he accounts for 45 plays a game so far on offense, either rushing or passer. Will look later this year for his updated HUDL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->