Here is the Mississippi Gridiron Team of the Week for week one of the high school football season. These players are selected from all around the state.
Justin Wedgeworth | Quarterback, Hancock
Hancock quarterback Justin Wedgeworth completed 35-of-50 passes for 563 yards with four touchdowns and rushed four times for 32 yards and a touchdown in the Hawks 50-44 loss to Stone.
Caiden Wade | All-Purpose, Kosciusko
Kosciusko quarterback Caiden Wade went 19-of-29 passing for 347 yards with three touchdowns and rushed 10 times for 111 yards and three touchdowns in the Whippets 56-35 win over Neshoba Central.
Christian Alexander | Running Back, Rosa Fort
Rosa Fort running back Christian Alexander rushed 16 times for 283 yards with five touchdowns and converted a two-point conversion in the Lions 36-0 win over North Panola.
Dolph McDonald | Wide Receiver, Morton
Morton wide receiver Dolph McDonald had six receptions for 194 yards with two touchdowns and a fumble recovery on defense in the Panthers 42-13 win over Newton County.
Tavoris Johnson | Defensive Line, Noxubee County
Noxubee County defensive lineman Tavoris Johnson recorded eight tackles and four sacks in the Tigers 21-20 win over Heidelberg.
Corey Wiggins | Linebacker, Madison Central
Madison Central linebacker Corey Wiggins had 17 total tackles with two tackles for loss and two pass break-ups in the Jaguars 17-7 win over Pearl.
Kentrell Washington | Defensive Back, Natchez
Natchez defensive back Kentrell Washington Had seven tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery, and blocked a punt in the Bulldogs 20-14 win over Vicksburg.
Bryce Johnson | Returner, Germantown
Germantown wide receiver Bryce Johnson returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown in the Mavericks 60-26 win over Northwest Rankin. Johnson also had three receptions for 36 yards and a touchdown.
