Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Top Prep Football Performers in the Savannah Area in Week 1

Who Had Big Nights and Good Performances in Week 1?

Top prep football performers in the Savannah area in Week 1 as reported by local coaches.


Bethesda Academy - Sophomore quarterback Antjuan Mckay completed 7 of 11 passes for 198 yards, and rushed for 90 yards on 9 carries.

Bryan County -  Senior running back/defensive back Terron Dixon rushed for 142 yds on 21 carries, had 5 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception he returned for a touchdown.

Calvary Day – Junior running back Rocko Griffin rushed for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns on 7 carries.

Effingham County - Sophomore Desmond House ran for 143 yards, 4 touchdowns and scored 3 two-point conversions.

Sophomore Ashaud Roberson carried 14 times for 110 yards and 1 touchdown.

Groves – Running back/defensive back Deshaun Moorer  had 6 solo tackles, 1 interception returned for an 85 yd touchdown, 4 kick returns for 133 yards, had 7 carries for 46 yds rushing and 1 reception.

Islands High School – Senior quarterback Gus Bachman completed 18 out of 24 passes for 295 yards and had 1 touchdown pass.

Junior wide reciever Austin Singleton had 7 receptions for 105 yards and 1 touchdown.

Junior defensive back Michael Robertson was in on 24 tackles. Robertson had 16 assists and 8 solo tackles.

Jenkins – Senior running back Jeremy Smith rushed for 173 yards, scored 2 touchdowns.  Smith  also had 1 catch for 32 yards for  a touchdown.

Memorial Day School – Junior quarterback/linebacker Dre’Shawn Pinkston threw 3 touchdown passes and passed for over 300 yards. Pinkston on defensive had 1 sack and 4 tackles

New Hampstead - senior running back Dontrae Wallace rushed for 184 yards and 3 touchdowns

Savannah Christian - Senior running back Jordan Grant had 9 carries for 130 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Junior running back/defensive back Nate Moon had 121 yards on 11 carries and  scored 3 touchdowns.  Moon also had 12 tackles on defense.

Savannah Country Day - Junior defensive tackle Andre Miller had 8 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 tackle for loss and 4 QB Pressures

Freshman Davion Smith rushed 13 times for 144 yards and 1 touchdown

St. Andrews -  senior running back Andrew Longwater had 101 yards on 18 carries.  Longwater also had 13 tackles 2 tackles for loss and 1 sack on defense.

Windsor Forest  - Senior quarterback Eric Phoenix had 11 carries for 86 yards and 2 touchdowns. Phoenix completed 17 passes out of 24attempts for 367 yards, 3 were for touchdowns.

Senior wide receiver Eric Richardson had 6 catches for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns.