Week 7: Albany Herald High School Football Player of the Week Poll

KEITHTAVIOUS COBEY

Position: Linebacker

School/Year: Dougherty, Sr.

Why he’s here: Cobey played a major role in Dougherty’s 21-14 victory over Monroe Saturday night. The senior registered double figures in tackles and he recorded a tackle and forced a fumble that Dougherty recovered in the final minute to preserve the victory. Cobey led the defensive unit that harrassed Monroe the entire evening.

HORACE EVERSON

Position: Running back

School/Year: Worth County, Sr.

Why he’s here: Everson was one of three Worth County running backs to top 100 yards or more rushing in Friday night’s 37-30 victory over Cook. The senior finished with 130 yards rushing and four touchdowns, including the game-winner on a 10-yard run with 10 seconds left. He scored two of his four touchdowns in a pivotal fourth quarter, including a 58-yard TD.

GARRETT JONES

Position: Running back

School/Year: Deerfield-Windsor, Jr.

Why he’s here: Jones ran all over Tiftarea in a 35-13 victory Friday night. The junior finished with 149 yards rushing on 19 carries and scored a touchdown. His touchdown gave the Knights a commanding two-touchdown lead early in the game.

MARK ROBINSON

Position: Running back

School/Year: Lee County, Sr.

Why he’s here: Robinson had a career night in Lee County’s 55-29 stomping of top-ranked Houston County. The senior finished with 205 yards rushing on 30 carries and scored three touchdowns. He was the centerpiece of a ground attack that chewed up yards and the clock and kept Houston County’s air raid off the field.