Week 12 of the high school football season in the Greater Savannah area is in the books and there were some impressive individual performances under the lights on Friday, Oct. 20.
Calvary Day’s Ca’Den Jones had a career high as the senior rushed for 179 yards and three scores in a win over Screven County.
Shamari King of Johnson also posted a career-high as racked up 258 yards rushing and four touchdowns in a loss to Beach.
Jah’Barri Felix of Bradwell had another impressive performance as the senior quarterback led the Tigers to a win over Grovetown.
There were also some impressive performances in flag football and cross country last week.
This is a chance for readers to weigh in and select the Savannah Morning News High School Athlete of the Week in an open poll with no restrictions on the voting. The poll will close on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m.
Here are the candidates.
Ca’Den Jones, Calvary Day
The senior ran for a career-high 179 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries in a win over Screven County.
Shamari King, Johnson
The senior rushed for 258 yards and four touchdowns in a loss to Beach.
Jah’Barri Felix, Bradwell Institute
The junior was 18 of 24 passing for 221 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 90 yards and a score on nine carries in a win at Grovetown.
Jordan Turner, Bethesda
The junior was 9 of 11 passing for 140 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions and ran for 100 yards and two scores on 11 carries as the Blazers beat First Baptist to win a region title.
Chloe Miller, Richmond Hill
The junior finished third in the Class 7 Sectional 1 meet as she covered the 3.1 mile course in 18:50.02.
Matthew Dillon, Effingham County
The sophomore quarterback completed 29 of 44 passes for a career-high 448 yards and five touchdowns in a loss to Brunswick.
Antonio Benton, New Hampstead
The sophomore was 14-of-25 passing for 228 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 85 yards and a score on five carries in a win over SE Bulloch.
Tracie Daniels, Woodville-Tompkins
The senior picked off a pair of passes, ran for 29 yards on four carries, caught a pair of passes for 43 yards and pulled eight flags in a win over St. Vincent’s
Jayden Martin, Windsor Forest
The junior was was 15-of-23 passing for 211 yards and a pair of touchdowns and ran for 50 yards and a score on 16 carries in a win at Long County.
Makayla Modicue, Calvary Day
The senior had a pair of interceptions, caught five passes for 55 yards and a score and pulled six flags in an overtime win over Jenkins.
Stewart Dunn, Benedictine
The junior ran for 65 yards, including a 27-yard touchdown, in three carries in a win over Groves.
Liam Penttila, Richmond Hill
The freshman finished seond in the Class 7 Sectional 1 meet with a time of 15:44.22 on the 3.1 mile course.
James Mobley IV, Calvary Day
The senior was 20 of 24 passing for 263 yards and three touchdowns in the win over Screven County.
Liam Coburn, South Effingham
The sophomore threw for 159 yards and a pair of touchdowns and ran for 36 yards and a score on seven carries in a win over Glynn Academy.
Francie Tedder, Savannah Arts
The senior finished second and helped lead the Panthers to the team title at the GHSA Section 2A-1 meet with a time of 19:22.00 on the 3.1 mile course.
Jordan Newton, Beach
The senior ran for more than 180 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Johnson.
Caden Godbee, Savannah Christian
The junior was 10-of-15 passing for 213 yards and three scores in a win over Bryan County.
Jeffrey Armstrong, Bethesda
The junior ran for 134 yards and a score on 20 carries in the win over Armstrong.
Jackson McClure, South Effingham
The junior had four receptions for 94 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the win over Glynn Academy.
Cam Yeldell, Savannah Christian
The senior had five catches for 127 yards and a touchdown in the win over Bryan County.
Austin Hooker, Savannah Country Day
The sophomore rushed for 125 yards and a pair of scores on 13 carries in a win over St. Andrew’s.
Dwane Franklin, Windsor Forest
The junior had nine receptions for 139 yards and a score in the win at Long County.
Thomas Holland, Savannah Country Day
The senior rushed for 88 yards and a pair of scores on 17 carries and two touchdowns and added three tackles in the win over St. Andrew’s.
Gaby Kenard, Habersham School
Kenard won the GAPPS State title covering the 3.1 mile course with a time of 19:18.15.
Jmere Doe-Davis, Effingham County
The senior ran for 119 yards and a touchdown and had five receptions for 48 yards in the loss to Brunswick,
Dennis Knight covers sports for the Savannah Morning News. Contact him at Dknight@savannahnow.com. Twitter: @DennisKnightSMN
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