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Dunwoody running back rushes for 316 yards in Week 10

Bradley Stephens led a list of top performers across the state, while Mykheal Smith in Burke County recorded a stat line that included 185 rushing yards and two interceptions.

By Matthew Turner ·

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Bradley Stephens, a running back at Dunwoody High School, carried the ball 36 times for 316 yards and three touchdowns against Decatur. He also caught two passes for 95 yards and another score in a 45-24 win. His performance placed him at the top of the list for state high school football performances in Week 10.

Mykheal Smith, who plays both running back and defensive back at Burke County High School, recorded a 34-6 victory over Washington County. In that game, he rushed 12 times for 185 yards and three touchdowns. He caught three passes for 34 yards and a touchdown and added two points on a conversion. On defense, Smith intercepted two passes, recovered a fumble, and made three tackles.

Jayden Doctor, a wideout and defensive back at Lamar County High School, posted a diverse stat line in a 33-6 win over Pike County. He rushed 12 times for 136 yards and two touchdowns. He caught two passes for 75 yards and a score and threw a 6-yard touchdown pass. Doctor also returned two kickoffs for 79 yards, punted twice for an average of 38.5 yards, and made five tackles while forcing a fumble.

Cayden Hall, a wideout at North Hall High School in Gwinnett County, contributed to a 94-31 victory over North Pike. He recorded four interceptions, recovered two fumbles, and returned one for a touchdown. He also made five tackles, forced a fumble, and intercepted a pass in the second quarter. Hall finished with 491 yards and 19 points on the stat line.

Bryan McManus, a wideout at Braxley High School in Early County, played in a 34-23 loss to Solonville. He made five tackles, forced a fumble, and intercepted a pass in the second quarter. McManus also had five assists on sacks, recorded one interception in the third quarter, and finished with 132 yards and 4 points.

A number of other athletes from Cobb County and surrounding areas appeared on the list of best of the rest. This group included players from Atlanta, Gwinnett, Cherokee, and Paulding counties. Their performances ranged from 100 to over 300 yards in various offensive categories.

The list recognized players who excelled in both the air and on the ground. Several athletes recorded multiple touchdowns and yardage totals in their respective games. The performances were logged during the games played in the previous week.

Todd Holcomb, who covers high school sports for the state, compiled these statistics. He has worked with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in various roles since 1985. Holcomb is also a co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily.

The data reflects the results of Week 10 games for Georgia high school teams. The list serves as a record of individual player achievements for that specific weekend. All yardage and scoring figures were taken directly from the game box scores.

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution · original report published

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