Here are our Top 10 performers from Week 9 of the 2024 Georgia high school football season.
Top Offensive Performances
Irwin County running back Shane Marshall had 11 carries for 230 yards and two TDs. He also had two receptions for 59 yards.
Brooks County quarterback Junior Burrus threw six TD passes and was 14-of-19 for 280 yards passing versus Clinch County.
Milton quarterback Luke Nickel was 18-of-31 for 286 yards passing with three TDs to lead the defending Class 7A state champions to victory over Gainesville.
North Oconee quarterback Harrison Faulkner was 16-of-26 for 326 yards passing with five TDs and ran nine times for 46 yards to pace the offense in North Oconee’s win over West Forsyth.
Cairo running back Bryian Duncan had 16 carries with 196 yards rushing and three TDs to lead the Syrupmakers to a 38-14 win over Monroe.
Top Defensive Performances
Lowndes defensive end Montel Hundley led the Vikings’ defensive pressure with three quarterback sacks, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and one QB pressure in Lowndes’ 26-7 win over Tift County.
Collins Hill linebacker Jack Hernandez had 14 tackles, including one TFL and one QB hurry, to lead the defense in Collins Hill’s 13-12 win over Mill Creek.
Lee County linebacker Jace Murray had seven tackles, including three TFLs, one QB sack, four QB hurries, and one pass broken up.
Milton linebacker Hayden Tumminia had 11 tackles, including one QB sack, one TFL, and one forced fumble to lead the defense in Milton’s win over Gainesville.
Top Special Teams Performances
Lee County kicker Ryker Moye was 2-for-2 on field goal attempts, making one from 33 yards and another from 40 yards. He also was 7-of-7 on touchbacks with every kick not returned.
