Jake Harper didn’t mind the downpour last Friday night.

In fact, the Fairview running back overcame those sloppy playing conditions to notch 309 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries in his team’s 28-6 win over Ardmore. The junior also netted five tackles on defense to help the Class 5A No. 5 Aggies improve to 3-0.

For the season, Harper has ran for 552 yards on 32 carries — an average of 17.25 yards per tote. He also has eight scores.

Harper is The Times’ Athlete of the Week.

Athlete of the Week, which is sponsored by Mitch Smith Chevrolet, is open to all local athletes.

Nominations can be sent to jwinfrey@cullmantimes.com with the person’s name, school and statistics.

Check out other notable performances from Thursday, September 12 through Wednesday, Sept. 18.

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Kaden Dyson, Addison: Had 10 carries for 121 yards and two touchdowns against Cherokee.

Matt Williams, Cold Springs: Had 24 carries for 218 yards and three touchdowns against Cleveland. 

Breydon Hallmon, Cold Springs: Had eight tackles (three for loss), two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery against Cleveland.

Preston Gay, Cullman: Completed 12 of 18 passes for 152 yards against Jasper. Had six carries for 36 yards and two touchdowns. Threw a game-winning 2-point pass to Asher Drake with less than a minute left to play.

Carson Jones, Fairview: Had 17 carries for 126 yards and a touchdown against Ardmore.

Alex England, Fairview: Won the large-school race at the Fairview Invitational with a time of 16:26.14.

Landon Bagwell, Good Hope: Had 14 solo tackles, seven assisted tackles, three tackles for loss and a quarterback pressure against Haleyville.

Tyler Cone, Good Hope: Had 19 carries for 127 yards and three touchdowns against Haleyville. Completed 5 of 9 passes for 46 yards.

Mason Drake, Good Hope: Had 14 tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback pressure against Haleyville. Had nine carries for 50 yards and a touchdown.

Ashton Hurst, Hanceville: Had two rushing touchdowns against Carbon Hill. Had five solo tackles, two tackles for loss, an interception and a forced fumble.

Marquies Leeth, Hanceville: Had 20 carries for 73 carries and two touchdowns against Carbon Hill.

Drake Bentley, Hanceville: Had nine catches for 55 yards against Carbon Hill. Had an interception.

Hunter Black, Hanceville: Completed 13 for 18 passes for 130 yards against Carbon Hill. Had 32 rushing yards.

Eli Akin, Hanceville: Had two solo tackles, three assisted tackles, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery against Carbon Hill. 

Sawyer Olinger, Holly Pond: Completed 3 of 5 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown against Brindlee Mountain. Had three carries for 53 yards and two touchdowns. Had seven tackles (1.5 for loss).

Boston Gibbs, Holly Pond: Had 10 carries for 83 yards and a touchdown against Brindlee Mountain.

Brody Howard, Holly Pond: Had a touchdown run and a touchdown catch against Brindlee Mountain.

Chad Reynolds, Vinemont: Had 35 carries for 149 yards and two touchdowns against Midfield. Had an interception.

Josh Rhodes, Vinemont: Had seven carries for 83 yards and a touchdown against Midfield. Had three tackles.

Kayden Henderson, Vinemont: Had five carries for 46 yards and a touchdown against Midfield. Had five tackles and recorded an interception.

Dalton Bryan, Vinemont: Had six quarterback pressures, three tackles and two sacks against Midfield.