OFFENSE
Khiry Lewis
School: Union City
Pos.: Running Back
Height: 5-11
Weight: 155
Grade: Senior

By The Numbers: Lewis’ method in the Golden Tornadoes’ 56-6 win over defending 1A state champion Wayne County was quality over quantity. He touched the ball only four times on offense but rushed for 106 yards. Among those four carries was a 58-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter. He made a big play on defense, too, by picking off a Wildcat pass in the back of the end zone and weaving his way 109 yards for the score on the final play of the first half.
Honorable Mention: Josh Floyd, Obion Central, 9 receptions for 149 yards, including TD catches of 51 and 40 yards. ... Blake Rudd, OC, 9 catches for 57 yards and a 40-yard touchdown throw. ... Keylon Hyde, UC, 14 carries for 100 yards and 2 TDs. ... Travis Rutland, UC, touchdown passes of 63 and 28 yards and one rushing TD. ... JaQuay Garmon, South Fulton, 8-of-15 passing for 101 yards and 2 TDs.

Published in The Messenger 8.29.12