Players of the WeeK: Alpharetta's Defense

Alpharetta-Milton Patch Football Honor Roll

Player of the Week

Alpharetta's Defense

as our players of the week after the Raiders' 27-14 win over West Forsyth two weeks ago.

A reader emailed and asked "What about the defense?"

Like last week, we say: Why not, right?

Here's a look at the top defenders in last week's 20-19 win over Milton, which kept the Raiders in first place in Region 6-AAAAA:

Michael Wagner: Six solo tackles, four assists, one-half sack, 1.5 tackles for losses.

Naim Mustaffa: Four solo tackles, five assists, one-half sack, 3.5 tackles for losses.

Kavontre Whitaker: Five solo tackles, two assists.

Matt DeRito: Three solo tackles, four assists, two tackles for losses.

Bryce Grauss: Two solo tackles, six assists and one-half tackle for loss.

Other top performers from last week:

Jalen Simmons, running back: Gained 84 rushing yards on 14 attempts.

Joshua Dobbs, quarterback: Completed 11 of 25 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns.

Daniel Clements, receiver: Five pass receptions for 59 yards.

Carlos Burse, receiver: Three receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns.

Kyle Wilson, receiver: One reception for a 58-yard touchdown.

Treyvon Paulk, running back: Gained 102 yards and scored a touchdown on 22 carries. Also had two pass receptions for 16 yards.

Ryan Jenkins, receiver: Caught four passes for 92 yards and a TD, and had an 18-yard run.

Colin McElroy, quarterback: Completed 12 of 21 passes  for 158 yards and a touchdown, and rushed eight times for 21 yards and a TD.

Eric Abbot, receiver: Four pass receptions for 41 yards.

Thomas Canedo: Four solo tackles, two assists, one interception.

Zack Spiezio: Four solo tackles, one interception.

Marshall McConnell: Three solo tackles, one assist, one sack, one tackle for loss.

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