By james art Week 8 of the high school football season provided more impressive stats and breakout plays in the Baton Rouge area.
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Ja’Juan Jackson, St. James: Was 19 of 21 for 186 yards and four TDs in 7-3A win over Donaldsonville.
Zai Martin, University: Caught 10 passes for 140 yards and 1 TD; also returned a punt 60 yards for a TD vs. Parkview in 6-3A.
Jude Morrison, Catholic-PC: Had 273 total yards of offense — 151 rushing with two TDs and 122 passing with one TD — in a 5-1A win over St. Edmund.
Troy Sylve, Walker: Accounted for five TDs, including four TD passes in 44-22 5-5A win over Dutchtown.
Marques Williams, Southern Lab: returned a punt 65 yards for a TD in the Kittens’ 9-1A win over Kentwood.