Clemson commit’s crazy passing stats put him among players of week

By Langston Wertz Jr.

August 28, 2017 5:38 PM

Rock Hill South Pointe QB Derion Kendrick had a perfect night passing last week Observer File Photo

Observer high school football players of the week for games of Friday, Aug. 25:

Derion Kendrick, Rock Hill South Point: Clemson commit was 18-for-18 for 324 yards and four touchdowns in a 53-0 victory over Fort Mill Nation Ford. He ran for a 5-yard score.

South Point's full back Jake Alexander, center, is a Charlotte Observer high school football player of the week Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Jake Alexander, South Point: Had 17 carries for 148 yards and five touchdowns in Friday’s 59-6 victory over Lincolnton.

Julian Boddie, Providence: Boddie rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns in 31-27 upset of Sweet 16 No. 13 Hough.

Providence running back Julian Boddie had more than 200 yards rushing last week NELL REDMOND

William Brawley, Morganton Patton: Ran for 252 yards and five touchdowns on 18 carries in 64-29 victory over R-S Central.

Ishod Finger, Metrolina Christian: Ran 21 times for 324 yards, five touchdowns in a 47-27 victory over Union Academy. Finger also had three catches for 76 yards.

Garrett Shrader, Charlotte Christian: Completed 25-of-35 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns in a 54-51 victory at Myrtle Beach. He ran 15 times for 181 yards and four touchdowns.

This story was originally published August 28, 2017 at 5:38 PM with the headline "Clemson commit’s crazy passing stats put him among players of week."

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