Week 11 Top Performers

Ed Brooks

November 2, 2023 @ 06:00 AM

The high school regular season closed with another week of impressive individual performances across the state. The listed players performances are amongst the top in the state.   [player_tooltip player_id='230807' first='Cameron' last='Melvin'] - ATH, 5'11" 215 (No. 3 ATH, No. 91 Overall), Cleveland HS. Cameron finished the game with 5 total tackles, 2 which were for losses and 4 QB hurries.   [player_tooltip player_id='701261' first='Jaedon' last='Alford'] - WR, 6'0" 170 (No. 12 WR, Watchlist), Rolesville HS. Jaedon finished the game with 12 receptions for 198 yards and 2 TDs.   [player_tooltip player_id='147623' first='Channing' last='Goodwin'] - WR, 6'1" 180 (No. 6 WR, No. 17 Overall), Providence Day HS. Channing finished the game with 5 receptions for 113 yards and 1 TD.   [player_tooltip player_id='371947' first='Braden' last='Atkinson'] - QB, 6'1" 200 (No. 6 QB, No. 41 Overall), Rolesville HS. Braden completed 23 of 29 passes for 256 yards and 4 TDs along with 2 interceptions.   [player_tooltip player_id='912945' first='Jonathan' last='Paylor'] - WR, 5'10" 175 (No. 1 WR, No. 5 Overall), Cummings HS. Jonathan finished the game with 7 TDs. He had 5 rushing TDs, 1 reception for a TD, and returned an interception for a TD.   [player_tooltip player_id='601700' first='De'Von' last='Thomas'] - RB, 5'8" 195 (No. 2 RB, No. 25 Overall), Rolesville HS. De'Von finished the game with 26 carries for 256 yards and 3 TDs. He had 2 receptions for 106 yards and 2 TDs.   [player_tooltip player_id='680331' first='Tyquan' last='Rankin'] - LB, 5'10" 210 (No. 17 LB, No. 150 Overall), Butler HS. Tyquan finished the game with 14 total tackles, 1 which was a tackle for a loss.   [player_tooltip player_id='286180' first='Luke' last='Whitt'] - OL, 6'2" 280 (No. 7 OL, No. 34 Overall), West Stokes HS. Luke displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive block defenders out of the play. He delivered devastating blocks throughout the season.   [player_tooltip player_id='664529' first='Nick' last='Darling'] - LB, 6'1" 215 (No. 30 LB, No. 215 Overall), Butler HS. Nick finished the game with 13 total tackles, 2 which were tackles for losses, and 2 sacks.   [player_tooltip player_id='203888' first='Mason' last='Fortune'] - QB, 6'1" 190 (No. 9 QB, No. 98 Overall), Millbrook HS. Mason completed 22 of 32 passes for 253 yards and 2 TDs. He completed 69 percent of his passes for a QB rating of 117.4.   [player_tooltip player_id='693067' first='Jadyn' last='Farmer'] - DL, 6'5" 275 (No. 9 DL, No. 82 Overall), Butler HS. Jadyn finished the game with 7 total tackles, 3 which were tackles for losses, 1 sack and 1 pass knockdown.   [player_tooltip player_id='637131' first='Matthew' last='McDonald'] - OL, 6'4" 275 (No. 11 OL, No. 68 Overall), CE Jordan HS. Matthew displayed quickness and upper body strength to drive block defenders out of the play. He has played against 3 highly recruited defensive ends and only allowed one sack during the regular season.   [player_tooltip player_id='264956' first='Jackson' last='Byrd'] - QB, 5'11" 175 (No. 7 QB, No. 42 Overall), Cleveland HS. Jackson completed 28 of 40 passes for 347 yards and 4 TDs. He had 63 yards rushing for the game. He completed 70 percent of his passes along with 1 interception for a QB rating of 120.

The high school regular season closed with another week of impressive individual performances across the state. The listed players performances are amongst the top in the state.