The Times-Union recognizes top player performances in Week 8 high school football across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Only games played through Saturday, Oct. 10 are included. Performances from postponed games will be counted toward the following week.
RB Iyen Addison, Bradford
The senior ran 20 times for 160 yards and two touchdowns in the Tornadoes' 34-17 win against Newberry.
RB DJ Alderman, Hilliard
The senior rushed for 196 yards and three touchdowns, plus a kickoff return touchdown, in a 46-27 win over Aucilla Christian.
DL Brayden Blackard, Fernandina Beach
The sophomore recovered two fumbles, returning one for a 98-yard touchdown, as the Pirates beat Union County 25-8.
LB Derrick Brown, White
The senior made six tackles, three for loss, plus a sack and a pick-six in a 52-7 win over Ribault.
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WR Cam Coffindaffer, St. Joseph
The senior scored rushing, receiving and kick return touchdowns with 225 all-purpose yards in a 43-6 win over West Oaks.
DL Keymauri Gaines, Stanton
The senior recorded four sacks as the Blue Devils shut out Westside 18-0.
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DE Major Granados, Bartram Trail
The senior had six tackles, 2 1/2 sacks and a fumble recovery in the Bears' 33-27 comeback victory against Beachside.
LB Maddox Helbing, Bolles
The junior returned an interception for a touchdown in a 70-0 win against KIPP Bold City.
WR Jace Kemp, Mandarin
The senior caught four passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-10 victory at Ponte Vedra.
QB Aiden Phifer, Nease
The junior passed for 294 yards and three touchdowns in blustery conditions in a 31-27 victory over Fletcher.
LB Coady Sheils, Tocoi Creek
The senior recorded seven tackles and two sacks for the Toros, defeating First Coast 27-6.
WR Jacoby Walker, University Christian
The sophomore caught touchdown passes for 81 and 74 yards as well as a long kick return in a 59-6 victory against Williston.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Northeast Florida high school football's best Week 8 performances
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