Here are the top performers from Week 15 of the high school football season along with basketball and soccer the week of Dec. 1-6. Each week we do top performers for all sports, so please send nominees on Saturday or Sunday to Brandon Shields. Deadline is every Sunday night at 8 p.m.
Player of the Week: Cooper Crosby, RB, Gulfport: Rushed 26 times for 167 yards with two touchdowns in the Admirals 21-20 win over Tupelo to claim the MHSAA Class 7A state championship.
TOP PERFORMERS
FOOTBALL
Kross Avent, QB, East Webster: Went 6-of-15 passing for 158 yards with three touchdowns and added 47 yards rushing and a touchdown in the Wolverines 28-16 win over Heidelberg to claim the MHSAA Class 2A state championship.
Jaden Allen, QB, Brookhaven: Went 7-of-13 passing for 108 yards with a touchdown and added 58 yards rushing on 13 carries and a touchdown in the Panthers 31-19 win over West Point to claim the MHSAA Class 5A state championship.
Jeremy Bibbs, DE, Brookhaven: Had four tackles, a tackle for loss, and a 24-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Panthers 31-19 win over West Point to claim the MHSAA Class 5A state championship.
Chase Craft, QB, Heidelberg: Went 20-of-26 passing for 220 yards and added 53 yards rushing on 21 carries and a touchdown in the Oilers 28-16 loss to East Webster.
Gavin Ducksworth, QB, Hattiesburg: Went 28-of-39 passing for 444 yards with four touchdowns in the Tigers 56-34 loss to Warren Central.
D’Andre Gatson, RB/LB, Simmons: Carried the ball 20 times for 138 yards, converted a two-point conversion and had eight tackles on defense in the Blue Devils 14-8 loss to Calhoun City.
Jonterrious Herron, LB, Kosciusko: Had 12 tackles and a interception in the Whippets 6-0 loss to Columbia.
J.J. Hill, RB, Tupelo: Carried the ball 26 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns in the Golden Wave’s 21-20 loss to Gulfport.
Xavier Jackson, RB, Warren Central: Rushed seven times for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the Vikings 56-34 win over Hattiesburg to claim the MHSAA Class 6A state championship.
Deshun Jones, LB, Calhoun City: Recorded 11 tackles and a sack in the Wildcats 14-8 win over Simmons to claim the MHSAA Class 1A state championship.
Zamarrian Jones, LB, East Webster: Totaled 15 tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in the Wolverines 28-16 win over Heidelberg to claim the MHSAA Class 2A state championship.
Damonta Keyes, LB, Raleigh: Recorded 13 tackles in the Lions 12-6 win over Noxubee County to claim the MHSAA Class 3A state championship.
Tra Lewis, RB/LB, Columbia: Ran the ball 16 times for 58 yards with a touchdown and had11 tackles along with a tackle for loss on defense in the Wildcats 6-0 win over Kosciusko to claim the MHSAA Class 4A state championship.
J.J. McCullum, QB/LB, Raleigh: Rushed 10 times for 35 yards with two touchdowns and had eight tackles and a tackle for loss on defense in the Lions 12-6 win over Noxubee County to claim the MHSAA Class 3A state championship.
Nash Morgan, QB, Warren Central: Carried the ball 17 times for 184 yards with three touchdowns and went 9-of-10 passing for 127 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings 56-34 win over Hattiesburg to claim the MHSAA Class 6A state championship.
Parker Nettles, QB, Gulfport: Went 12-of-19 passing for 228 yards and a touchdown in the Admirals 21-20 win over Tupelo to claim the MHSAA Class 7A state championship.
B.J. Payton, LB, Noxubee County: Had 11 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble in the Tigers 12-6 loss to Raleigh.
Xavian Pittman, RB, Calhoun City: Rushed the ball nine times for 102 yards with a touchdown in the Wildcats 14-8 win over Simmons to claim the MHSAA Class 1A state championship.
Lakendrick Potts, WR/DB, East Webster: Hauled in seven receptions for 191 yards with two touchdowns and had nine tackles along with a interception on defense in the Wolverines 28-16 win over Heidelberg to claim the MHSAA Class 2A state championship.
Caiden Quarles, RB, Brookhaven: Carried the ball 21 times for 138 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers 31-19 win over West Point to claim the MHSAA Class 5A state championship.
Cooper Stidham, QB, East Webster: Went 12-of-22 passing for 134 yards in the Wolverines 28-16 win over Heidelberg to claim the MHSAA Class 2A state championship.
Hampton Smith, LB, Brookhaven: Had 20 total tackles and a tackle for loss in the Panthers 31-19 win over West Point to claim the MHSAA Class 5A state championship.
Jaiden Taylor, ATH, Noxubee County: Ran the ball 22 times for 90 yards with a touchdown, 11 yards passing, and four tackles on defense in the Tigers 12-6 loss to Raleigh.
Quintin Thompson, ATH, West Point: Ran the ball 15 times for 104 yards and threw a 57-yard touchdown pass in the Green Wave’s 31-19 loss to Brookhaven.
Deandre Williams, LB, Gulfport: Totaled 11 tackles in the Admirals 21-20 win over Tupelo to claim the MHSAA Class 7A state championship.
Davion Young, WR, Hattiesburg: Hauled in 13 catches for 177 yards with a touchdown and added a 6-yard touchdown run in the Tigers 56-34 loss to Warren Central.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Ethan Adams, East Union: Scored 26 points in the Urchins 67-62 win over Ingomar.
Ashton Beene, Wheeler: Scored 26 points in the Eagles 63-51 win over Pine Grove.
Marcus Goodloe, Jackson Academy: Had 18 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in the Raiders 65-60 overtime win over Jackson Prep.
Nick Lacey, J.Z. George: Had 28 points, six rebounds, and four steals in the Jaguars 63-35 win over Ethel.
Toby Smith, Simpson Academy: Scored 20 points in the Cougars 59-56 loss to Leake Academy and scored 18 points in a 61-24 win over Copiah Academy.
T.J. Warren, Starkville: Scored 25 points in the Yellowjackets 70-60 win over Columbus and scored 10 points in a 63-25 win over Forest Hill.
D.J. Washington, Jackson Academy: Scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Raiders 65-60 overtime win over Jackson Prep.
Bryant Weatherspoon, St. Andrew’s: Had 10 points, eight assists, six rebounds, and three steals in the Saints 63-43 win over Velma Jackson; had 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 76-33 win over McAdams, and had eight points, 10 assists, four rebounds, and three assists in a 54-24 win over Richland.
Marquise Williams, Ridgeland: Had 20 points, five rebounds, a steal, and a block in the Titans 59-46 win over Brandon.
Jeffrey Willis, St. Andrew’s: Scored 20 points in the Saints 56-45 win over McLaurin.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Brooke Blackledge, Simpson Academy: Had 11 points and 12 rebounds in the Lady Cougars 47-46 win over Leake Academy.
Aubrey Chambers, Jackson Academy: In two games averaged 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals in the Lady Raiders 49-37 loss to MRA and in a 49-36 win over Jackson Prep.
Ella King, Jackson Academy: Had 19 points, three rebounds, two assists, and a block in the Lady Raiders 49-36 win over Jackson Prep.
Elle McNulty, Simpson Academy: Scored 22 points in the Lady Cougars 47-46 win over Leake Academy.
Karley Robinson, Madison Central: Had 21 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and a steal in the Lady Jaguars 62-42 win over Holmes County.
Caroline Sherwood, East Union: Scored 21 points in the Lady Urchins 57-50 win over Ingomar.
BOYS SOCCER
Steven Hederman, Jackson Academy: Tallied two goals and an assist in the Raiders 4-0 win over MRA.
