Isaac Minor, Fuquay-Varina: Made 10 tackles and forced a fumble that he returned 65 yards for a touchdown as the Bengals held Southern Pines Pinecrest to 81 yards rushing in a 41-7 win.
David Gurganus, Princeton: Completed 17 of 27 passes for 269 yards in a 21-13 win over Hobbton.
Alan Lea, Southern, Durham: Led the Spartans to a 24-21 victory over Athens Drive by completing 14 of 25 passes for 174 yards.
Garrett Leatham, Middle Creek: Completed 30 of 39 passes for 307 yards in a 24-19 win over Durham Hillside.
Brian Taylor, Harnett Central: Scored on a 10-yard run in overtime to lift the Trojans to a 27-21 victory over Southeast Raleigh. Taylor completed 7 of 12 passes for 122 yards.
Pat Dunigan, South Johnston: Completed 14 of 20 passes for 162 yards in a 35-18 victory over Rocky Mount.
Donyea Rhodes, Pittsboro Northwood: Blocked an extra-point attempt in overtime to help the Chargers defeat South Granville 21-20.
Ian Bosley, South Granville: Rushed for 196 yards in a 21-20 overtime loss to Pittsboro Northwood. Bosley finished with 5,986 yards rushing in his career.
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