GAINESVILLE — Every time North Hall football needed a big play on Friday night, Daniel Jackson was there to provide it.
The junior running back/kick returner racked up 88 yards on the ground and a touchdown, caught three passes for 60 yards and exploded for a 93-yard kickoff return that gave North Hall control of what had been a back-and-forth shootout with Union County.
Jackson's efforts played a key role in helping the Trojans lock down a 55-34 victory over the Panthers and clinch their third straight state playoff berth.
For his efforts, Jackson has been named the Friday Game Night, Coca-Cola United Bottling Player of the Week.
Already a key cog in a North Hall team that has surged into the second half of the season, Jackson's performance on Friday helped show that the Trojans will be a program to be reckoned with as they prep for the postseason.
(NOTE: To watch an interview with Jackson, simply click "play" on the video above.)
2017 FRIDAY GAME NIGHT PLAYER OF THE WEEK WINNERS
Week Zero: Habersham Central offensive line
Week 1: Ben Bales, quarterback, North Forsyth
Week 2: Kaleb Crane, running back, White County
Week 3: Bailey Fisher, quarterback, Rabun County
Week 4: Colby Wood, running back/defensive back, Jefferson
Week 5: Nick Lyles, running back/defensive back, Chestatee
Week 6: Cambren Harrison, running back, East Hall
Week 7: Tre Luttrell, quarterback, Gainesville
Week 8: Daniel Jackson, running back/kick returner, North Hall
