High school football in Rowan County showcased standout performances this season, particularly from West Rowan players. Sophomore Kayden Weeks topped the county in tackles for loss, achieving an impressive total of 23. His remarkable ability to disrupt plays has made him a key player for his team.
In the sack category, another West Rowan sophomore, Bryson Ellis, emerged as the leader with six sacks. Following closely behind, North”s Michael Alford recorded 5.5 sacks, demonstrating his prowess on the defensive line.
The list of players contributing significantly in tackles for loss includes:
- Kayden Weeks, West – 23
- Kaden Sanders, West – 16
- Harry Hartwell, West – 15
- Elijah Davidson, West – 15
- Jamarion Brown, Carson – 12
- Jacob Thurston, West – 12
- Michael Alford, North – 11
- Elijah Morgan, Carson – 11
- DJ Jefferies, SHS – 10.5
- Owen Smith, South – 10
- Ashur Tesh, East – 9
- Lucas Watts, West – 8
- Ethan Webb, Carson – 8
- Cruise Montieth, Carson – 8
- Bryan Velasquez, South – 8
- Trent Freeman, West – 8
- Garreck Barnes, Carson – 7
- Tavon Lark, North – 7
- Andrew Tichenor, North – 7
- Bryson Ware, East – 6
- Jase Overcash, Carson – 6
- Ephraim Williams, SHS – 6
- Amarion Pruitt, SHS – 6
In terms of sacks, the numbers are as follows:
- Bryson Ellis, West – 6
- Michael Alford, North – 5.5
- Harry Hartwell, West – 5
- Kayden Weeks, West – 5
- Elijah Davidson, West – 5
- DJ Jefferies, SHS – 3
- Amarion Pruitt, SHS – 2.5
- Vamara Jabateh, SHS – 2.5
- Alex Rutherford, North – 2
- Will Welch, Carson – 2
- Jayden Peters, East – 2
- Owen Smith, South – 2
- Deacon Abernathy, South – 2
These statistics reflect the competitive spirit and talent present in Rowan County high school football, highlighting the defensive skills of its players.
