As the 2024 Georgia high school football playoffs continue to unfold, excitement builds across the state. Fans are eagerly participating in the Georgia High School Football Playoff Player of Week poll, where they can vote for their favorite athletes following impressive performances on the field. The competition is fierce, and many players are stepping up in a significant way.
This past Friday,, a remarkable achievement came from Trojans senior Tyrese Woodgett, who set a new state record for single-game rushing yards with a jaw-dropping 605 yards on 20 carries, along with seven touchdowns in his team’s victory over Sequoyah. Not far behind, Rams senior wide receiver Alex Sanchez shined in their 38-14 win over Collins Hill, catching five passes including three touchdowns while racking up 96 receiving yards.
The Raiders also celebrated a win, thanks to senior running back Nick Woodford, who carried the ball 35 times for 374 yards and scored five touchdowns in their quarterfinal victory against Fannin County. Meanwhile, Eagles sophomore quarterback Teddy Jarrard led his team to a surprising upset against top-seed Savannah Christian, completing 31 of 51 passes for 327 yards and three touchdowns.
Another standout was Titans junior quarterback Brooks Goodman, who showed great efficiency by completing almost all his passes for a total of 174 yards and two touchdowns in their dominant win over Benedictine. Rebels senior quarterback Braxton Jones also had a notable game, throwing for 214 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 229 yards and three touchdowns, but his team fell short against Northeast.
In addition, Eagles senior wide receiver Tristen Payne had a huge impact on their playoff win over Houston County with seven catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns. Observers noted that Jaguars junior running back Anthony Booker excelled in his game against Southeast Bulloch, rushing 14 times for 231 yards and scoring three touchdowns.
As the playoffs advance, voting on the Player of the Week poll closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. Fans are encouraged to participate and support their favorite athletes. Each vote helps highlight the accomplishments of these talented players, and with no limits on votes, supporters can show their enthusiasm as many times as they’d like.
As the excitement of the playoffs continues, each player is on a mission to leave their mark and push their respective teams to victory. With every game, new stars emerge, and this year’s playoff race promises to be thrilling until the very end.
