Here are the NC High School football players of the week (for the week of Sept. 9)
Here are the top high school football performers in North Carolina for Week 4
Cuttler Adams, Robbinsville: 25 carries, 220 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-27 win over Smoky Mountain. He also had one 53-yard scoring reception.
Keenan Jackson, Cuthbertson: 4-star receiver out of Union County, Jackson has offers from schools like App State, UNC and Virginia Tech. He had 12 catches for 182 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-28 win over South Mecklenburg.
Evan Kennedy, West Rowan: in a 42-28 win over North Rowan, Kennedy returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and he rushed 32 times for 154 yards and three more touchdowns. Kennedy moved to running back from wide receiver after West starter Landon Jacobs hurt his ankle last week.
Beady Waddell, West Mecklenburg: In a 56-8 win over Harding, Waddell had 12 tackles, five sacks, two tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. He returned one fumble for a 48-yard TD. On offense, he ran for 87 yards and two scores, plus he ran for a two-point conversion.
Mason Fortune, Millbrook: completed 17-of-22 passes for 358 yards and seven touchdowns in a 58-6 win over Broughton. He hit Nathan Leacock seven times for 191 yards and five touchdowns. In one half