Myles Twyman, a senior running back/defensive back at Darlington School, has been named the scoutSMART Student-Athlete of the Week. Twyman, a three-time letterman with a 4.2 GPA, exemplifies excellence on the field, in the classroom and throughout his community. He has rushed for 564 yards and seven touchdowns this season.

Statesboro hasn’t won a region title since 2011, and capturing one this season is still three victories away But without last week’s 28-21 victory over Brunswick – a 23-point favorite – the elusive championship would be out of the Blue Devils’ control. Now, Statesboro can win Region 1-5A with victories over Evans, South Effingham and Effingham County.

In a scoreless game, a 33-yard field goal attempt with 2:12 left is a priceless opportunity. Sometimes for the other team. On Friday night, Clinch County’s Fred Causey blocked the field goal, and Jakyri Posley returned it 80 yards for a touchdown in a 6-0 victory over Brooks County in a game that decided first place in Region 2-A Division II.

Nalani Gainey, a senior quarterback and middle linebacker at Seckinger, is GHSF Daily’s flag football player of the week. Gainey has passed for 590 yards and nine touchdowns, rushed for 366 yards and seven touchdowns and intercepted six passes, returning four for touchdowns, while leading her team in flag pulls with 33 through seven games.