GCHS Players Among 2024 Class 3A Football Stat Leaders

September 26, 2024 / Ted Cox

As of September 26, the Garrard County football team and its standout players have made significant contributions to the Class 3A stat leaderboards across various categories, showcasing their offensive and defensive prowess.

Rushing Leaders:

Cameron Peak (#21) ranks 14th, amassing 617 yards on 82 carries with 7 touchdowns, averaging 123 yards per game.
Malachi Simmons (#6) follows closely at 15th, with 488 yards on 69 carries, 6 touchdowns, and a solid 122 yards per game average.

Passing Leaders:

Justin Parsons (3#) ranks 33rd in passing, completing 16 of 39 passes for 230 yards and 4 touchdowns, averaging 46 yards per game.

Scoring Leaders:

Cameron Peak (#21) appears again, ranking 23rd in scoring with 7 rushing touchdowns and 1 receiving touchdown, tallying 48 points over 5 games (9.6 points per game).
Malachi Simmons (#6) also features, ranking 28th, with 6 rushing touchdowns for a total of 36 points (9 points per game).

Kicking Leaders:

Zak Dailey (#33) ranks 10th among PAT leaders, converting 15 of 17 attempts with an 88.2% success rate, averaging 3 PATs per game.
He also ranks 3rd in field goals, having made 1 out of 1 attempt.

Defensive Leaders:

Nathaniel Dougherty (#15) ranks 7th in tackles, with 53 total tackles (32 solo and 21 assisted), averaging 10.6 tackles per game.
Tre Smith (#14) and Malachi Simmons (#6) both make an impact in interceptions. Tre Smith ranks 22nd with 2 interceptions and 18 return yards, while Malachi Simmons ranks 31st with 2 interceptions and 15 return yards.

Team Performances:

Garrard County ranks 21st in team scoring, averaging 26.4 points per game over 5 games.
On the defensive side, the team ranks 22nd in points allowed, conceding 133 points in 5 games (26.6 points per game).
Garrard County is also strong in the rushing game, ranking 6th in team rushing with 1,364 rushing yards, averaging 273 yards per game.
In the passing defense category, Garrard County ranks 27th, allowing 734 passing yards in 5 games, with an average of 147 yards allowed per game.
The team is tied for 8th in team interceptions, with 7 interceptions across 5 games, averaging 1.4 per game.

These statistics reflect the key contributions made by Garrard County’s players in the 2024 season, particularly in the running game and defensive efforts.