Here are our Top 10 performers from Week 8 of the 2024 Georgia high school football season.
Top Offensive Performances
Houston County quarterback Antwann “AJ” Hill Jr. completed 23-of-31 pass attempts for 489 yards and eight TDs to lead his team to a 63-22 win over Northside (Warner Robins).
Colquitt County running back Jae Lamar ran for 182 yards and two TDs on 13 carries. He also had 77 yards receiving and one TD reception in Colquitt County’s win over Lowndes.
Lowndes quarterback Jayce Johnson was 20-of-27 passing for 312 yards and three TDs and had 10 carries for 35 yards and one TD to lead the Viking offense against Colquitt County.
Harrison quarterback Xavier Hill completed 10-of-15 passes for 126 yards and one TD and rushed for 108 yards and one TD on 18 carries to lead the Hoyas to a win over McEachern.
North Gwinnett quarterback Ryan Hall had 11 carries for 71 yards and three rushing TDs and completed 10-of-15 passes for 64 yards and one TD to lead his team in their win over Peachtree Ridge.
Athens Academy running back, wide receiver, and athlete Keyon Standifer had two TD receptions, one for 85 yards and another for 45 yards, and added an 80-yard punt return to help lead his team to a 41-6 victory over Banks County.
Top Defensive Performances
North Gwinnett linebacker Jake Godfree recorded nine tackles, including one sack, and returned an interception 64 yards for a TD to lead the Bulldog defense last week.
Worth County linebacker Shermon Smith recorded 20 tackles, including a tackle for loss against a Thomasville fourth-down try to force a turnover on downs with 1:30 left in the game. That allowed the Rams to win it on a last-second field goal.
Top Special Teams Performances
Colquitt County kicker Brett Fitzgerald had a big night, converting his only field goal try from 43 yards out as time expired to lift the Pack to a 38-35 win over Lowndes. He was also 5-for-5 on extra point attempts. The 8 total points was enough for Fitzgerald to set a new GHSA state record for career kicking points from field goals and extra points. The record was previously held by his older brother, Ryan Fitzgerald.
Worth County kicker Brody Hancock kicked a 25-yard walk-off field goal at the end of regulation to lift the Rams to an upset win over Top 5 ranked Thomasville.
