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Houston wins ACC Player of the Week honors

In college football last week, a number of graduates from Fayette County schools performed well.

• Drew Cofty (Starr’s Mill) named Mid-States Football, Association Payer of the Week for the Week of Oct. 30, rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown in McKendree College’s 38-31 double overtime win over St. Ambrose.

• John Deraney (Fayette County) Kicked two extra points in NC State’s 24-14 loss to Georgia Tech.

• Jason Earwood (Starr’s Mill) had two solo tackles in Georgia Southern’s 29-22 loss to Furman University.

• Matt Fuhrman (Starr’s Mill) had seven tackles, one assist, one forced fumble, one tackle for a loss and one sack.

• Kedric Golston (Sandy Creek) had one solo tackle and three quarterback hurries in Georgia’s 62-17 win over Kentucky.

• Reuben Houston (Starr’s Mill) had two interceptions for 12 yards and a solo tackle and an assist in Georgia Tech’s 24-14 win over NC State. Houston was named ACC Defensive Back of the Week.

• Phillip Hyde (Sandy Creek) had -1yards rushing for Samford in their 51-18 loss to Jacksonville State.

• Chris James (Starr’s Mill) kicked four extra points in Western Kentucky’s 28-24 win over Southwest Missouri State.

• Calvin Johnson (Sandy Creek) had three catches for 47 yards Georgia Tech’s 24-14 win over N.C. State.

All stats are pulled from the university’s web sites on Monday morning. If a player has been omitted, please send the information to sports@thecitizennews.com.