Here are ITG Next’s top 10 performers from Week 9 of the 2026 Georgia high school football season.
Top Offensive Performances
Buford athlete Jameer Cantrell, a senior, had a big game while leading the Wolves to a 43-0 win over Collins Hill. Cantrell returned an interception for a touchdown and made four tackles on defense while rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown on just nine carries on offense.
Newton athlete Braylon Miller, a senior, returned an interception 80 yards for a touchdown on defense while completing both of his pass attempts for 94 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 31 yards on seven carries. He also had 107 receiving yards on three catches with a touchdown in Newton’s 38-27 win over Grayson.
Valdosta running back Marquis Fennell, a senior, had 16 carries for 200 rushing yards and a touchdown, along with 143 receiving yards on seven receptions, to lead the Wildcats to a region victory over Colquitt County.
Valdosta quarterback Tripp Perry, a senior, completed 20-of-25 passes for 383 yards and one touchdown and added a rushing touchdown in the Wildcats’ win over Colquitt County.
Worth County quarterback Lyndon Worthy, a senior, completed 19-of-27 passes for 367 yards and four touchdowns in the Rams’ win over Crisp County.
Colquitt County quarterback Khi Mitchell, a senior, threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Packers’ loss to Valdosta.
Thomasville athlete Makari Williams, a senior, was everywhere for the Bulldogs in their win over Jeff Davis. He completed his only pass for 35 yards and a touchdown, caught two passes for 38 yards and a touchdown, rushed seven times for 19 yards, returned two punts for 36 yards, and made five tackles on defense against Jeff Davis.
Top Defensive Performances
North Paulding defensive end Jayden Coker, a senior, had four tackles, including two sacks, and three quarterback hurries to help the Wolfpack defeat region rival Etowah.
Thomasville linebacker Douglas Edwards, a sophomore, came up huge with 14 tackles against Jeff Davis.
Top Special Teams Performances
Lee County kick returner Destin Bell, a junior, returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown against Northside-Warner Robins.
