Here are our Top 10 performers from Round 1 of the 2024 Georgia high school football playoffs.
Top Offensive Performances
Peachtree Ridge quarterback Darnell Kelly completed 14-of-20 passes for 182 yards to lead the Lions to a 43-27 playoff victory over North Atlanta. He also rushed for 149 yards on just 12 carries, giving him 231 yards combined on offense.
Valdosta quarterback Todd Robinson completed 26-of-38 passes for 402 yards and five TDs to lead the Wildcats to a 35-27 playoff win at Walton in Round 1.
Central (Carrollton) wide receiver Alanson Simmons, a freshman, had six catches for 122 yards and two TDs to help his team defeat M. L. King 62-19.
Coffee running back Tyrese Woodgett had 23 carries for 200 yards and three TDs to pace the Trojans to a 31-7 playoff win over Jackson County.
Perry running back Decorrion Daniels scored three TDs in Perry’s 38-13 playoff win over St. Pius X Catholic. He had 17 carries for 66 yards with two TDs rushing and six receptions for 76 yards receiving and a 48-yard TD catch.
Top Defensive Performances
Worth County defensive back and running back Khalijah Thomas returned an interception 42 yards for a TD late in the first quarter in the Rams’ 54-14 playoff victory over Coosa.
Collins Hill outside linebacker and defensive end Katrell Webb played a big part in Collins Hill’s 35-14 playoff win over Westlake with eight tackles, including two QB sacks and four tackles for a loss.
Collins Hill defensive back Jeremiah Proctor, a sophomore, had a key interception at the goal line and returned it 97 yards for a TD against Westlake.
Fitzgerald defensive back Jason Ferguson returned an interception 45 yards for a TD to lead the defense in the Purple Hurricane’s 42-21 win over Rabun County.
Top Special Teams Performances
Colquitt County kick returner and athlete Ramsey Dennis returned the opening kickoff 72 yards for a TD to kickstart the Packers’ 48-20 playoff win over Wheeler.
