The Jaspers Vikings’ Mason Bates and the Winston County Yellow Jackets’ Declyn Morgan gave their teams big boosts to open the AHSAA playoffs on Friday night.
Bates helped keep Moody’s high-powered offense in check, intercepting a pass and making several key tackles to send his sophomore campaign and earn Southeast Hospice/WJLX Jasper Player of the Week honors.
Morgan accounted for six touchdowns in Winston County’s 50-14 victory over Cleveland, passing for four touchdowns and adding two scores on the ground to be named Southeast Hospice/WJLX Wal-Win Area Player of the Week.
Both players will receive an award plaque and be interviewed to commemorate their efforts.
Other notable performances from Round 1:
Addison
Brian Berry: 142 yards rushing on seven carries with three touchdowns
Bailey Hayes: Two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown
Dora
Sean Pryor: Three passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown
Jasper
Spencer Rosenfeld: Threw a touchdown and rushed for a score
Bubba Odom: Interception return for a touchdown
Lynn
Cole Kelly: 235 yards rushing on 19 carries with three scores
Meek
Cam Deaver: 133 yards rushing with three touchdowns
