Week 5 Lowcountry Game Balls

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each week of the regular season, we'll recognize the top players in the Lowcountry who took their game to another level. It's time to give out our game balls for Week 5 of the 2023 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1025738' first='Jadyn' last='Andrews']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2024","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Beaufort","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThe Beaufort Eagles lost a lot from their spectacular ground game last season with Kacy Fields and Colton Phares, but they've found a solid new addition to the backfield in senior u003c/spanu003eu003cbu003e[player_tooltip player_id='1025738' first='Jadyn' last='Andrews']u003c/bu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e. He was unleashed on the Bluffton defense on Friday, scoring five rushing touchdowns including on a 66-yard scamper in a victory over the Bobcats. Andrews has shown his abilities to break tackles and pinpoint the holes to run through to break into open space. 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It was a record-breaking performance for his side, as Bryant reeled in 15 catches for 334 yards and four touchdowns on the night. His crisp route-running and breakaway speed provided the difference for Bryant to get separation and outrun his defenders to the outside. 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In addition to his stout play on the line, Thompson did some work carrying the rock, turning five carries into 101 yards and a touchdown as the Warriors rolled past Battery Creek. Thompson dominated with his elite strength and momentum to plow through defenders and display a terrific motor to pick up more yards in the open field. He added to his big night with another textbook effort on defense, making eight tackles and getting to the quarterback three times for sacks. 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Asbury was untouchable on the ground, going for 208 yards and three touchdowns on just 15 carries of the football. It's his sixth straight 100-yard game to begin the 2023 campaign, and it puts him at a whopping 1,062 yards and 15 touchdowns midway through the season. His strong frame and power help him break tackles on his way down the field, and he hits open holes hard with an impressive burst of speed. 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Williams delivered another excellent showing to complete the stellar Iron Horses running-back tandem, posting 140 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. Another talented and strong back, Williams can win with his physical running up the middle or his quick acceleration through open lanes. He's been an amazing complement to Asbury so far this year and is also approaching the 2,000-career yard milestone. 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