Here are our Top 10 performers from Week 5 of the 2024 Georgia high school football season.
Top Overall Performance
Marietta athlete Anthony Kruah led his Blue Devils to a 34-0 win over Etowah. On the night, Kruah had three carries for 85 yards and one touchdown, two receptions for 39 yards, a 37-yard interception returned for a TD, and three tackles.
Top Offensive Performances
Lee County quarterback Weston Bryan had 24 carries for 143 yards and four rushing TDs, and he passed for 102 yards and two more TDs to give him a six-TD performance in the 47-35 win over Colquitt County.
Lowndes athlete Marvis Parrish had a night to remember as he led the Vikings to a big win over Kell. Parrish made a 75-yard touchdown run in which he had to break numerous tackles from start to finish. Here’s his total stat line for the night: He rushed for 100 yards and two TDs on five carries, was 1-of-1 passing for 60 yards and one TD, caught two passes for 3 yards, and had one interception on defense.
Cairo running back Bryian Duncan rushed for 224 yards and three TDs on 17 carries to lead the Syrupmakers to a 27-10 win over Cook.
Top Defensive Performances
Milton defensive lineman Billy Weivoda made eight tackles, including 3 ½ tackles for loss, 3 ½ sacks, and one QB pressure, to help lead the Eagles to their 28-14 win over Blessed Trinity.
A trio of North Gwinnett defenders had a big game. Free safety Malekhi Weedon made eight tackles and caught two interceptions. Linebacker Ethan Robinson made 10 tackles, including three tackles for loss, one pass breakup, and one sack. Linebacker Jake Godfree made nine tackles, including two tackles for loss and one sack.
Top Special Teams Performances
Colquitt County kicker Brett Fitzgerald broke the Georgia all-time extra point record during last week’s game versus Lee County. It was the first of five consecutive extra points for the Packers kicker.
Rome kicker Alex Vazquez-Fonseca was successful on two field goal attempts, nailing a 25-yarder and a 44-yarder. He was also 3-of-3 on extra point attempts in Rome’s 27-7 win over East Paulding.
