Leeper, Fogarty share weekly Gazette prep honors
GAZETTE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
OFFENSIVE
Troy Leeper, RB, South Point — The junior fullback carried 25 times for 184 yards and three TDs in a 41-16 win over East Gaston.
Other standouts Friday:
Kyle Arias, RB, West Lincoln — Produced 103 yards of offense (61 rushing, 42 receiving) and scored twice.
Curtis Armstrong, WR, Ashbrook — Caught three passes for 77 yards and a TD.
Caleb Beal, QB, West Lincoln — Completed seven of 10 passes for 150 yards and two TDs while rushing for another 29 yards.
Alex Burns, RB, Cherryville — Ran for 98 yards and a TD.
Shane Harvell, RB, Cherryville — Rushed for 98 yards and a TD.
B.J. Hinton, RB, Clover — Rushed for 83 yards and a TD.
Brad James, QB, Bessemer City — Passed for 215 yards and two TDs.
Patrick Horne, QB, South Point — Rushed for 100 yards and a TD.
Chris McDowell, RB, East Gaston — Rushed for 95 yards and a TD.
Kerrion Moore, RB, Hunter Huss — Rushed for 144 yards and a TD.
Markeith Redd, RB, Cherryville — Rushed for 44 yards and caught two passes for 49 yards, including one for a TD.
Cedric Thompson, RB, Kings Mountain — Carried 10 times for 95 yards and a TD.
Devyn Travis, RB, West Lincoln — Rushed for 134 yards and three TDs.
Octavious Wallace, RB, Forestview — Had 11 carries for 168 yards and two TDs.
Brandon Wilson, QB, Lincolnton — Ran for 169 yards and a TD and passed for another 120 yards and a TD.
DEFENSIVE
Tristan Fogarty, FS, South Point — The freshman made 10 tackles (four solo), recovered a fumble and intercepted a pass in the Red Raiders’ 41-16 victory over East Gaston.
Other standouts Friday:
Courtland Bailey, LB, Clover — Recorded six tackles, including two for loss.
Catrell Boyd, DE, Forestview — Recorded nine tackles and recovered a fumble.
Frazier Brown, LB, Bessemer City — Recorded 10 tackles.
Zack Cole, DL, Bessemer City — Recorded nine tackles and recovered a fumble.
Mitchell Gates, LB/RB, North Lincoln — Had eight tackles, including two for loss. On offense, rushed for 97 yards and caught two passes for 14 yards.
Chad Hill, LB, Clover — Team-high eight tackles.
Octavious Hopper, DL, Bessemer City — Tallied 15 tackles, including one for loss, and a fumble recovery.
Bryan Jackson, LB, Ashbrook — Returned a fumble for TD.
Roderick Lindsay, LB, Forestview — Made 10 tackles and two fumble recoveries.
Raheem McMiller, DB, Bessemer City — Made 10 tackles.
Justin Smith, LB, North Lincoln — Had six tackles, two tackles for loss and an interception.
Jamie Stamper, DL, Lincolnton — Made 14 tackles, including three for loss.
Colby Welker, DL, Clover — Had five tackles with three quarterback hurries.
Players of the week are voted on by the Gazette sports staff and based on observations, stats and nominations. Coaches are encouraged to email their nominations each week to pgardner@gastongazette.com.
