Here are ITG Next’s top 10 performers from Week 11 of the 2026 Georgia high school football season.
Top Offensive Performances
Lowndes quarterback Jayce Johnson, a senior, rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries to lead the Vikings to a 32-31 victory over Valdosta and earn MVP honors in the Winnersville Classic.
McEachern running back Ty Nolan, a sophomore, rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries to lead the Indians to a 29-13 victory over Harrison.
Appling County running back Jaiden Knight, a senior, rushed for 204 yards and one touchdown on 25 carries and converted a 2-point attempt in the Pirates’ 11-7 victory over Toombs County.
Christian Heritage quarterback Charlie Baxter, a sophomore, was 15-of-19 passing for 406 yards and five touchdowns. Baxter also rushed for a touchdown to finish with six total touchdowns in the Lions’ 63-7 victory over Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe.
Houston County running back Austin Stinson, a senior, rushed for 121 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries in the Bears’ victory over Northside.
Top Defensive Performances
Lowndes linebacker Malik Martin, a senior, recorded 18 tackles and one quarterback pressure to lead the Vikings’ defense in their victory over Valdosta.
Lowndes linebacker John Hogan, a junior, recorded eight tackles, including the game-winning forced fumble and fumble recovery against Valdosta.
Appling County linebacker Jaiden Solomon, a senior, recorded six tackles, a forced fumble, and a pass deflection that resulted in an interception against Toombs County.
Stockbridge linebacker Titus Mapp Jr., a junior, recorded 16 tackles, including five tackles for loss and two sacks, in the Tigers’ 47-0 victory over Eastside.
Tift County linebacker Tanner Fechner, a senior, recorded 10 tackles, one forced fumble, and one interception to lead the Blue Devils’ defense in a 28-17 victory over the Veterans Warhawks.
