Charlotte Latin star DeMarkes Stradford among Friday’s prep football top performers

Nasjzae Bryant, Mallard Creek: 21 carries for 101 yards and a score in a wild 41-33 win over North Mecklenburg.

Deshaun Christopher, Shelby: after his team scored a late touchdown to take a 26-23 lead at Belmont South Point, he forced a fumble on the next kickoff. Shelby recovered at South Point’s 32 and won 33-23.

Quavaris Crouch, Harding: 23 carries for 164 yards and a touchdown in a 17-10 win over Porter Ridge.

Brayden Hawkins, Myers Park: senior quarterback was 17-of-28 passing for 178 yards and two scores in a 28-24 win over Butler. Myers Park beat Butler for the first time since 1999.

Milan Howard, Charlotte Catholic: ran 10 times for 92 yards and a touchdown in a 42-7 win over Stuart Cramer. He caught three passes for 53 yards and a score.

DeMarkes Stradford, Charlotte Latin: 23 carries for 144 yards and three touchdowns in a 33-0 win over Charlotte Country Day in the N.C. Independent Schools Division II state championship game.

This story was originally published November 17, 2017 at 10:38 PM with the headline "Charlotte Latin star DeMarkes Stradford among Friday’s prep football top performers."