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Xavier Nance, BHP
The senior receive posted a career night in BHP's 41-24 win over Wren. Nance hauled in 11 passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns. He also became the school's all-time leader in career receptions with 133.
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Junior Smith, Westside
Smith put on a show in the Rams' 28-17 win over Greenwood. On 35 carries he amassed 211 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw for 117 yards and a score.
Antwin Jackson, Pendleton
The linebacker turned in a strong performance in Pendleton's 22-6 win over Liberty. He totaled seven tackles, had two sacks, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble.
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Isaiah Norris, T.L. Hanna
Norris had a three-touchdown performance in Hanna's 56-24 win over Laurens. The senior had five carries for 33 yards and a score, and two catches for 65 yards, each for touchdowns.
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Josh Frazier, Powdersville
Frazier had a key long touchdown run to help Powdersville to a 14-6 win over West-Oak for the Patriots first win of the year, and helped keep playoff hopes alive. He ran for 94 yards and a touchdown.
Tyler Venables, Daniel
The Daniel QB continued his strong play this year, passing for 311 yards and five touchdowns on 23-of-28 passing in the Lions' 42-17 win over Pickens. Venables also rushed twice for 22 yards.
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