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Player of the Week: GAC's Delano Spencer

Greater Atlanta Christian quarterback accounted for four touchdowns in win over Decatur.

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Player of the Week

Delano Spencer/Greater Atlanta Christian

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Delano Spencer made a big impact with his feet and hands last week for the Greater Atlanta Christian football team.

The quarterback passed for two touchdowns and ran for two more in a 69-31 win over Decatur.

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The unbeaten Spartans trailed early in the game before pulling away late.

He also caught a 65-yard touchdown pass.

Other top performers:

Lavondre Nelson, running back: Carried seven times for 147 yards and a touchdown, and caught a 65-yard touchdown pass.

David McTier, quarterback: Two rushing touchdowns.

Kyle Scales, running back: Had a 54-yard TD reception.

Grant Bell, offensive line: Graded 86 percent on his blocking assignments, with six “pancake” blocks.

Tate Cooksey, center: Graded 86 percent on his blocking assignments, with five “pancake” blocks.

Andrew Bartolomei, defensive tackle: Had five tackles, five assists; also graded 85 percent on the offensive line.

Dasean Daniels, linebacker:  Seven tackles, one interception; also rushed for a touchdown on offense.

Tony Jones Jr., defensive end: Four tackles, one sack, one blocked punt that resulted in a touchdown.

Anthony Autry: Three pass receptions, 143 yards, one touchdown.

Isaiah Hinsley: Nine tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack.

Jason Croom: Five receptions, 59 yards.

Joseph Wilbur: Completed 13 of 22 passes for 252 yards, one touchdown.

Tanner Maloof: Was in on 16 tackles.

Tommy Tate: Was in on 13 tackles, had one quarterback hurry, one pass breakup.

Martavius Edwards: Nine total tackles, one fumble recovery (for TD), one pass breakup.

Shon Akins: Eight total tackles, one fumble recovery, three pass breakups.

Kristopher Beauchamp: Seven total tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, one quarterback hurry.

Cole Kisner: Named team’s special teams player of the week.

James Keeling: Named team’s scout offense player of the week.

Jaquan Frazer: Named team’s scout defense player of the week.

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