#PRZTN POTW: Week Ten Top Performers

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Many players were in consideration for top honors inside this edition as several prospects had stellar Week 10 performances but only two could earn Players of the Week! </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Player of the Week</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["995186"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eThe Crusaders have been one of the biggest surprises this year and a big reason for that is the play of Shields. Last week in their 58-31 win over Fayette Academy, Shields torched the Vikings defense for 248 yards on the ground as well as six rushing touchdowns. His play alone was a major reason in the team's victory and another performance for Shields that pushes him closer towards becoming Mr. Football for the D2-Class A ranks. Games like this can boost your recruiting stock to another level. Shields has the skill set and athleticism to find a place within the college game, especially if he continues to finish the year strong with performances like this. u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cbu003eGame Stats: u003c/bu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e17 carr. for 248 yds u0026amp; 6 TD's (3 rec. 50 yds)u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653aa7ae77b56"} /--> <!-- wp:image {"id":1064728,"width":"312px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/bshields.jpg?w=700" alt="" class="wp-image-1064728" style="aspect-ratio:1;width:312px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - - - - - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Player of the Week</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["219439"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003eIt was a tough call between Hazzard and his junior teammate (mentioned below) for this top honor but we had to go with the Patriots edge rusher as he was unblockable in the team's 24-12 region win over Centennial. Hazzard could not be stopped as he used his quick get-off, active hands and closing speed to chase down the quarterback to either sack him or move him off his spot. The Pats junior defender also produced some physical hits on the night, making his presence felt where he basically took over the 1st half. Performances like this one has Hazzard in the mix for Class 5A Mr. Football this year as well as PRZTN defensive player of the year but can also continue to boost his recruiting stock further as one of the best at his position for the #TN2025 class. u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cbu003eGame Stats: u003c/bu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400u0022u003e8 tcks, 4 TFL, 3 QBH u0026amp; 2.5 sacksu003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-653aa7ae77c04"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - - - - - -</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Positional POTW</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QB: [player_tooltip player_id='323145' first='Whit' last='Muschamp'] </strong>- Baylor:&nbsp; 20-23 passing for 370 yds &amp; 3 TD's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- The Red Raiders signal caller has been consistent &amp; steady all year long with last Friday being one his more efficient outings of the 2023 season in the team's 35-0 win over MBA.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RB: [player_tooltip player_id='1027726' first='Tyson' last='Wolcott'] </strong>- Friendship Chrst.:&nbsp; 29 carr. for 272 yds &amp; 5 TD's (3 tcks, 1 TFL on Def.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- It's a common occurrence to find Wolcott on this list as this Mid-Tennessee back consistently puts up big numbers week in and week out, clearly placing himself in strong contention to win D2-Class A Mr. Football this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":837405,"width":"383px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"0.9579667644183774","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/50-Tyson-Wolcott.jpg?w=980" alt="" class="wp-image-837405" style="aspect-ratio:0.9579667644183774;width:383px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WR/TE: ‘25 [player_tooltip player_id='219345' first='Jaylen' last='Mosley'] </strong>- Jackson Chrst.:&nbsp; 9 rec. for 166 yds &amp; 4 TD's (1 Int on Def.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Every single week for his Eagles offense, Mosley shows up and shows out by producing monster games, including last week with four touchdown receptions while also picking off a pass on defense. A national recruit, Mosley is one of the best overall talents from our #TN2025 class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OL: Baylor Red Raiders</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Defeating and shutting out MBA last week in the Red Raiders 35-0 nothing win, the Baylor O-line had one of the best performances of the season as they kept their QB clean, leading to an efficient night through the air while also producing enough yards on the ground to help their play action attack.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ath: [player_tooltip player_id='277774' first='Damian' last='McWilliams'] </strong>- Polk Co.:&nbsp; 8 rec. for 87 yds &amp; 1 TD; 12 carr. for 91 yds &amp; 2 TD's; 3 kick rets. for 135 yds &amp; 1 TD; (7 tcks on Def.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- If any coaches are looking for an under the radar playmaker, McWilliams could be your guy! A natural athlete with speed, the Wildcats senior wideout was all over the field last Friday, producing in multiple ways, including 135 yards and one touchdown in kick returns.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DL: Ruger Humble </strong>- Brentwood:&nbsp; 11 tcks, 3 TFL &amp; 3 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- The Bruins have been one of the best defense's in the state this year with Humble being a big piece up front. His play in the trenches last week was a major factor behind the team's shutout victory over Independence and Humble shall remain a key cog up front in the Bruins path in the coming playoffs.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LB: ‘25 [player_tooltip player_id='390716' first='Brenden' last='Anes'] </strong>- Page:&nbsp; 11 tcks, 4 TFL &amp; 1.5 sacks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- If this guy's teammate wouldn't have had a strong game last week, Anes would be your defensive player of the week. This junior defender was a monster in their win over Centennial as Anes displayed his speed, range and violence on a consistent basis while also proving why he is one of the best linebacker prospects from the #TN2025 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1063458,"width":"339px","height":"auto","aspectRatio":"1.009861932938856","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/banes.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1063458" style="aspect-ratio:1.009861932938856;width:339px;height:auto" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- - - - - </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB: ‘26 [player_tooltip player_id='480743' first='Torin' last='McAfee'] </strong>- Knox. Central:&nbsp; 6 tcks, 2 PD &amp; 2 Ints (1 Pick Six)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- One of the top defensive back prospects from the #TN2026 class, McAfee made his presence known big time in last week's 41-33 win over Heritage. The Bobcats sophomore defender had six tackles on the night but more importantly, picked off the Mountaineers quarterback twice, including one returned for a TD.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->