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Week 10 top performers: Atlantic’s Jones scores twice in district-clinching win over Blanche Ely

Atlantic running back Bry'yon Jones runs through the Ely defense during the first half of their game, Friday, October 25, 2019.
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Atlantic running back Bry’yon Jones runs through the Ely defense during the first half of their game, Friday, October 25, 2019.
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel sports reporter.
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Atlantic senior Bry’yon Jones scored a pair of crucial touchdowns in Atlantic’s 34-16 win over Blanche Ely on Friday.

Jones had 13 carries for 104 yards in the district-clinching victory, scoring on a 7-yard first-half touchdown and a late 17-yard run that sealed the victory.

Here are a few more top performers in Broward and Palm Beach County high school football last week:

Thad Franklin | Chaminade-Madonna

Franklin helped the Lions recover from a tough road loss to Vero Beach, rushing for 187 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 29 carries in Chaminade’s 27-7 win over Miami Central.

Micah Butler | Palm Beach Lakes

The senior running back led the way on the ground with two rushing touchdowns in a 53-23 win over Martin County.

Andres Borregales | Chaminade-Madonna

The standout junior kicker hit two field goals from 49 yards or longer in the Lions’ win over Miami Central. Borregales tied his longest field goal of the season, hitting a 56-yarder.

Antonio Outler | Palm Beach Lakes

Outler carried the ball 10 times for 184 yards and a touchdown in the Rams’ win over Martin County.

Brian Dilworth | Chaminade-Madonna

Dilworth, a sophomore, had a huge defensive role in Chaminade’s win over Miami Central, picking off three passes and recovering a fumble.

Del Louidor | Lake Worth

The senior running back had 18 carries for 264 yards and five touchdowns in a 48-20 win over John I. Leonard.

Gerard Nesbitt | Plantation

Nesbitt led a potent Plantation offense against Cypress Bay, throwing for 327 yards and two touchdowns in a 40-0 win.

Shane Goolsby | Seminole Ridge

The senior quarterback passed for 109 yards and threw touchdowns to three different receivers in a 35-9 win over Dwyer.

Jacolby George | Plantation

George, a junior Miami Hurricanes commit, caught six passes for 115 yards — including a 52-yard touchdown pass — in the Colonels’ win over Cypress Bay.

Isreal Rosiles | Seminole Ridge

The senior running back carried 11 times for 139 yards and scored twice as the Hawks rolled to a 35-9 win over Dwyer.

Jaylan Knighton | Deerfield Beach

Knighton, the Bucks’ star senior running back, rushed for 114 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 13 carries in a district-clinching win against Monarch. He added two receptions for 70 yards and another score in the win.

Santino Marucci | Benjamin

The junior quarterback accounted for six scores in a 49-14 win over King’s Academy. He was 10 of 16 for 277 yards and four touchdowns and added two rushing touchdowns in the win.

Michael Pratt | Deerfield Beach

Pratt made things happen with his arms and his legs against Monarch. The senior completed eight of 10 passes for 116 yards and a score. He also ran six times for 52 yards and two touchdowns.

Daniel McCullon | Benjamin

The senior receiver hauled in four catches for 134 yards and three touchdowns, covering 20, 20 and 60 yards in a 49-14 win over King’s Academy.

Martavius Davis | Deerfield Beach

The Bucks’ senior racked up 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack and a fumble recovery in Deerfield Beach’s win over Monarch.

Edwin Rhodes | American Heritage

Rhodes set an American Heritage record by tossing his 25th touchdown pass of the year. He went 7 for 11 for 122 yards and three scores in the Patriots’ 53-0 win over Hallandale.

Bryan Robinson | Palm Beach Central

The senior receiver had more than 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns in a 28-14 win over Palm Beach Gardens.

Boogsie Silvera | American Heritage

Silvera, a junior safety, had seven total tackles, four tackles for loss and three sacks in Heritage’s win over Hallandale.

Anarjahe Douriet | Palm Beach Central

The senior quarterback finished with more than 200 yards passing and three touchdowns in a 28-14 win over Palm Beach Gardens.

Khalid Shakir | St. Thomas Aquinas

Shakir scored on the Raiders’ first play, breaking off a 70-yard run for a touchdown. He had two of St. Thomas’ five rushing touchdowns in a district-clinching 42-0 win over Fort Lauderdale. Jaedon Henry had two scores, while Brian Brewton had one.

Andy Caverly | Boca Raton

The senior quarterback threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-14 win over Spanish River.

Brody Palhegyi | Cardinal Gibbons

Palhegyi was efficient in a 46-7 win over Piper, going 14 for 17 for 230 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Allan Israel | West Boca Raton

The senior running back had 234 rushing yards and four touchdowns as the Bulls picked up their first win of the season with a 43-14 victory over Olympic Heights.

Hugo Silsby | Cardinal Gibbons

Silsby, a junior safety, tied for the team lead with six tackles in the Chiefs’ win over Piper. He also blocked a punt that led to Gibbons’ first touchdown and fielded an onside kick.

Jalen Jeter | Forest Hill

The junior quarterback completed 7 of 11 passes for 187 yards a touchdown and added a rushing touchdown in a 28-14 win over Jupiter.

Tajae Davis | Cardinal Gibbons

Davis only received two carries in the Chiefs’ big win over Piper, but he made them count, rushing for 41 yards and two touchdowns.

Donovan Draper | Forest Hill

The junior receiver had six catches for 181 yards and a touchdown in a 28-14 win over Jupiter.

Alex Rodriguez | Stoneman Douglas

Rodriguez, a senior, rushed for 125 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Eagles’ 52-15 win over Coral Glades. Stoneman Douglas clinched its first district title in 18 years.

Chris D’Or | Cardinal Newman

The senior running back/strong safety carried 19 times for 150 yards and three touchdowns and added nine solo tackles, including two for losses, and an interception in a 35-21 win over American Heritage-Delray.

Nick DiCaprio | Stoneman Douglas

DiCaprio joined Rodriguez in leading the Eagles’ running game, rushing for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the win.

Jaydon Hood | Cardinal Newman

The junior linebacker recorded 10 tackles, including three for losses, and added a pick-six in a 35-21 win over American Heritage-Delray.

Christian Higgins | Stoneman Douglas

Higgins, a senior receiver, hauled in four catches for 130 yards and a touchdown in Douglas’ win over Coral Glades.

Peyton Mainolfi | Royal Palm Beach

The junior quarterback completed 14 of 19 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns in the first half of a 36-0 victory over Pompano Beach.

Brandon Inniss | University School

Inniss helped get the Sharks back on the right track against Fort Myers Bishop Verot, catching five passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in U-School’s 21-13 win.

Ketron Hadley | Royal Palm Beach

The senior running back/free safety had five receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown and added an interception on defense in a 36-0 victory over Pompano Beach.

Deion Small | University School

Small led the Sharks with 112 receiving yards in their win over Bishop Verot. He also scored a rushing touchdown.

Jeremiah Young | Saint Andrew’s

The junior quarterback was 12 for 20 for 161 yards and two touchdowns and added 11 carries for 82 yards rushing and one score in the Scots’ 21-2 victory over St. John Paull II Academy.

Matt James | Saint Andrew’s

The sophomore receiver/free safety had six receptions for 55 yards and had an interception in a 21-2 victory over St. John Paull II Academy.

Jordyn Brown | Santaluces

The senior defensive back had seven tackles, including four tackles for loss, in a 22-17 win over Park Vista.

Eric Wallace | Santaluces

The senior running back scored on a 51-yard run in a 22-17 district-clinching win over Park Vista.

Gio Thomas | Park Vista

The junior quarterback ran for two touchdowns and a two-point conversion in a 22-17 loss to Santaluces.

Cole Polnasek | Park Vista

The senior cornerback had an interception and fumble recovery in a 22-17 loss to Santaluces.

Sun Sentinel correspondent Gary Curreri contributed to this report.