Here are our top 10 performers from Week 8 of the 2025 Georgia high school football season.
Top Overall Performances
McEachern quarterback CJ Pittman had a big game against region rival Harrison. The senior rushed seven times for 141 yards and two touchdowns, while completing 13-of-22 pass attempts for 223 yards and one touchdown to lead his team to a 48-21 win to remain undefeated overall at 6-0 and 3-0 in the region.
Seminole County athlete Kamauri Smith was instrumental in his team’s win last week. He rushed for 230 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries in Seminole County’s 35-14 victory over Miller County. The junior also had an 80-yard kick return for a TD on special teams, and on defense he recorded seven tackles.
Top Offensive Performances
Houston County wide receiver MJ Mathis was one of the top performers last week with nine catches for 154 yards receiving with two touchdowns to help the Bears to a 48-0 win over Northside (Warner Robins). Houston County head coach Jeremy Edwards‘ team is off to its best start in the history of the program at 7-0.
Milton running back Bentley Hickman took over the primary rushing duties for the Eagles last week and had a big night. The senior had 153 yards rushing on 21 carries and scored two touchdowns to help lead the Milton offense in their win over Lanier. Hickman averaged 7.3 yards per carry in the win.
Perry running back Decorrion Daniels rushed for three touchdowns and 96 yards on 16 carries to pace the Panthers’ offense in their 38-0 win over Wayne County. He also caught two passes for 10 yards.
McEachern wide receiver Zavion Harris had seven receptions for 153 yards and one touchdown to help lead the Indians’ offensive attack against Harrison in a 48-21 region win. This was a Region 3-6A showdown between the undefeated Indians and previously undefeated Hoyas. It was also Harris’ first game back since suffering an injury earlier this season.
Westover wide receiver Mikhail Simmons had eight receptions for 119 yards receiving with two touchdowns to help his Patriots to a win over Bainbridge last week.
Top Defensive Performances
Richmond Hill junior linebacker Jayon Deal had 21 total tackles, including two tackles for loss; one quarterback sack; two forced fumbles; and one interception to lead Richmond Hill to a big region win over Camden County.
Peach County safety Bryson Hughley had another big game with eight tackles and one interception to lead the Trojans’ defense in a 50-20 win over Dougherty.
Top Special Teams Performance
Central (Carrollton) kicker Jake Davis kicked a 47-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining to give his Lions a 24-21 victory over Jonesboro. The junior was also perfect on all three extra point attempts earlier in the game, and all four of his kickoffs were touchbacks.
Congratulations to the Week 8 ITG Next Georgia top performers.
