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Alex Meredith, T.L. Hanna
The senior quarterback, who is committed to Army, was a catalyst for the Hanna offense in their 42-14 win over rival Westside. He closed the first half on a long touchdown run to give Hanna 14-7 lead, and finished the night 3-of-3 passing for 54 yards. He also rushed seven times for 59 yards and two scores.
Jonathan Cobb, Wren
The linebacker led the Hurricanes in tackles in their 58-26 win over Broome. Wren's defense pitched a shutout in the second half, while Cobb finished the night with eight tackles, an interception and was in on a sack.
Jamal Blakely, Pendleton
Blakely powered Pendleton to a comfortable win last Friday over Clinton. The senior QB finished 13-for-23 with 222 yards and two touchdowns through the air. He also carried the ball six times for 82 yards and a score.
Bralyn Oliver, Belton-Honea Path
Oliver led BHP in receiving yards in its 28-10 win over Seneca last week. Oliver finished with 129 yards and two touchdowns on four catches.
Dawson Merck, Crescent
Merck had his most productive outing statistically this season for the Tigers in a comeback win over Fox Creek. Merck supplied all the points in the fourth quarter, and engineered a game-winning drive when he found Clay Rebrick in the endzone to win the game. Merck was 15-for-24 for 199 yards and two touchdowns through the air, and scored two more on the ground.
Chase Froedge, Palmetto
The linebacker had a productive day for the Mustangs in their 58-7 win over rival Powdersville. Froedge led the team in tackles with eight, had a tackle for loss and picked off a pass. The night's production kept him in the lead as one of the area's top tacklers for the year.