Knight Leads Statewide Rushing List With 204-Yard Effort

Appling County running back and linebacker Jaiden Knight recorded 204 yards on 24 carries during an 11-7 win over Toombs County. Knight also scored a rushing touchdown and converted a two-point try. On defense, he finished the game with six tackles. His performance placed him at the top of the statewide rushing charts for Week 11.

Brusck's Nigel Gardner posted the highest rushing total among the four 200-yard performers. Gardner carried the ball 25 times for 273 yards and three touchdowns in a 56-42 victory over Effingham County. His teammate Josiah Gibbons added 228 yards and five touchdowns on 23 carries in the same contest.

Hampton all-athlete Kamarui Dorsey contributed to a 41-34 win over Woodland of Stockbridge. Dorsey rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries. He also caught two passes for 25 yards. Dorsey returned a kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown and returned an interception 40 yards. On defense, he recorded six solo tackles, one assist, and forced a fumble.

In other notable performances, East LA's Lovell rushed for 1,541 yards and 21 touchdowns on 95 carries. He also had six assists in a 12-91 victory over East LA. North Houston's Chadwick rushed for 317 yards and five touchdowns on 13 carries in a 17-78 win over Whitefield.

Cedartown's Manny Creech forced two fumbles and recovered two interceptions in a 24-82 loss to Chatham County. He had two solo tackles in the game. Brookwood's Curran rushed for 137 yards and one touchdown in a 30-0 win over Brooks County.

North Georgia Tech's Justin Kitchington rushed for 127 yards and one touchdown in a 71-27 win over North Georgia. Marietta's Anthony Huff rushed for 205 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries in a 49-20 victory over Comanche.

The state's rushing leaders also included North Cobb's Jayden McCullough, who rushed for 188 yards on 11 carries in a 49-8 win over Cherokee County. Hall's Seth Wilhoite rushed for 144 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries in a 24-75 win over Colton County.

These performances mark the second time in two weeks that four players have rushed for at least 200 yards. The previous occurrence was in Week 9, when four players also reached the 200-yard mark.

Todd Holcomb covers high school sports across the state for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He rejoined the outlet in 2025 and has worked with the organization in various capacities since 1985. Holcomb is also a co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily.