Top prep football performers in the Knoxville area in Week 8

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Cade Ballard had another big night for Greeneville. He threw for 272 yards and five touchdowns in the Greene Devils' 56-7 win over Sullivan South. Ballard completed all but four of his 19 passing attempts, though one of those misses was an interception.

Christian England, Campbell County: England ran for 122 yards on 18 carries in a 55-20 win over Karns.

Drew Jordan, Campbell County: Jordan scored four touchdowns in the game, three rushing and one receiving.

Shawn Marcum, Campbell County: Marcum made 10 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown.

Campbell County's Zach Rutherford (12) looks to pass during a game between Campbell County and Powell at Campbell County High School in Jacksboro, Tennessee on Friday, September 29, 2017.

Zach Rutherford, Campbell County: Rutherford threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns on 28-for-44 passing.

Dashon Bussell, Catholic: Bussell accounted for half of Catholic's receiving yards with five catches for 104 yards and one touchdown in a 58-7 win over West Greene.

Catholic quarterback Jack Sompayrac looks for a receiver during their game against Rhea County Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Jack Sompayrac, Catholic: Sompayrac completed 10 of his passing attempts for 209 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

Noel Leyva, Gibbs: Leyva ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries in a 42-13 win over Seymour.

Cody Estep, Grace Christian: Estep rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns and 21 carries in a 42-6 win over CAK.

Grace Christian quarterback Luke Kirby looks for an open receiver during the game against Austin-East at Grace Christian Academy on Friday, October 28, 2016.

Luke Kirby, Grace Christian: Kirby threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns on 21-for-38 passing.

Blake Rankin, Grace Christian: Rankin made eight tackles and returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown.

Bradley Rash, Grace Christian: Rash made eight tackles and recovered a fumble.

Cooper Riggs, Grace Christian: Riggs only made two catches, but both were touchdowns and totaled 70 yards.

Dorien Goddard, Greeneville: Goodard caught six passes for 101 yards and three touchdowns in the win over Sullivan South.

Cameron Hite, Greeneville: Hite caught two passes for 82 yards and a touchdown.

Jashaun Fenderson, Fulton: Fenderson caught a touchdown pass and made an interception in a 40-7 win over Clinton.

Fulton's Xavier Malone makes the throw under pressure from Maryville's Tyler Brooks on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Xavier Malone, Fulton: Malone threw for 225 yards and three touchdowns on 16-for-24 passing.

Deshaun Page, Fulton: Page made six tackles, including four for a loss and one sack, and scored a rushing touchdown on offense.

Joey Smith, Fulton: Smith made six catches for 93 yards and a touchdown.

Brandon Burgess, King's Academy: Burgess threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns on 13 of 19 passing in a 58-17 win over Chattanooga Grace. He also rushed 13 times for 89 yards and two touchdowns.

Evan Whaley, King's Academy: Whaley rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. He also caught a scoring pass.

William Romero, Lenoir City: Romery made eight tackles, including two for a loss and a sack, and also recovered a fumble in a 26-7 win over Stone Memorial.

Justin Howard, Northview Academy: Howard threw for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 7-for-11 passing in a 28-20 win over Pigeon Forge. He also ran the ball 16 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns.

Michael Crawford, Oliver Springs: Crawford rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in a 51-18 win over Sunbright.

Powell's Riley Bryant makes a reception while defended by West's Xavier Davis on Friday, October 6, 2017.

Riley Bryant, Powell: Bryant made six catches for 118 yards, including a 86-yard touchdown play in Powell's 28-6 loss to West.

Hayden Epperson, Powell: Epperson made 10 tackles in Powell's loss.

Bryson Reed, Powell: Reed made 12 tackles, including one for loss and one sack.

Alvin Stacy, Powell: Stacy made nine tackles, including four for a loss and one sack.

Ton'Quez Ball, South-Doyle: Ball only made two catches but both were for touchdowns and totaled 101 yards, in the 44-6 win.

South Doyle's Mason Brang (10) lines up a pass during a game between South Doyle and Halls at South Doyle High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Friday, October 6, 2017.

Mason Brang, South-Doyle: Brang accounted for six touchdowns and 282 total yards. He scored four rushing touchdowns and threw two more, both to Ball. Brang was 9 of 11 passing for 219 yards.

Farrell Scott, South-Doyle: Scott made 11 tackels in the win.

Seandre Scott, South-Doyle: Scott made two catches for 95 yards.

Quantre Miles, South-Doyle: Miles made eight tackles, including two for a loss.

Gavin Boruff, Sweetwater: Boruff made nine tackles, eight solo and two assists, in a 28-14 win over Polk County.

Drew Hicks, Sweetwater: Hicks ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries.

Morgan Ernst, Webb: Ernst ran for 75 yards and two touchdowns on five carries in a 40-13 win over Boyd Buchanan. He also made 10 tackles on defense.

Jahlil Jefferson, Webb: Jefferson ran the ball six times for 142 yards and one touchdown.

Roderick Lewis, Webb: Lewis carried the ball four times for 60 yards and two touchdowns. He also made an interception on defense.