Cold Springs' Matt Williams.

Matt Williams kicked off his senior campaign with a bang last week.

The Cold Springs running back racked up 218 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries to help the Eagles earn a 48-30 win over Hanceville in their season opener. 

He also secured eight tackles on defense.

Williams 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, August 22 through Wednesday, August 28.

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Katie Barrett, Addison: Had 30 kills, 27 digs, 2 blocks and 2 aces across a five-match stretch.

Mattie Johnson, Addison: Had 23 kills, 20 blocks, 7 digs and 7 aces across a five-match stretch.

AnnaBeth Powell, Addison: Had 91 assists, 15 digs, 8 kills, 7 blocks and 5 aces across a five-match stretch.

Brystil Moser, Addison: Had 40 digs, 4 kills, 3 aces and 1 block across a five-match stretch.

Cason Alexander, Cold Springs: Had 11 carries for 166 yards and two touchdowns against Hanceville.

Cooper Ogstad, Cullman: Had five catches for 89 yards and a touchdown against Bob Jones.

Cooper Loftin, Cullman: Had 14 carries for 71 yards and a touchdown against Bob Jones.

Jolee McHan, Good Hope: Had 48 kills, 42 digs and 14 aces across a seven-match stretch.

Jordan Sanders, Good Hope: Had 17 kills and 10 aces across a seven-match stretch.

Caselyn Whatley, Good Hope: Had 81 digs and 5 aces across a seven-match stretch.

Campbell Koch, Good Hope: Had 103 assists, 39 digs and 7 aces across a seven-match stretch.

Carley Adams, Good Hope: Had 29 digs, 22 kills and 2 aces across a seven-match stretch.

Drake Bentley, Hanceville: Had five assisted tackles, one solo tackle, an interception and 10 catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns against Cold Springs.

Ashton Hurst, Hanceville: Had nine assisted tackles, six solo tackles, one tackle for loss, a forced fumble and a 66-yard touchdown catch against Cold Springs.

Sawyer Olinger, Holly Pond: Had 172 total yards and two touchdowns against Appalachian.

Boston Gibbs, Holly Pond: Had 15 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown against Appalachian.

Brody Howard, Holly Pond: Had three catches for 68 yards and a touchdown against Appalachian.

Chad Reynolds, Vinemont: Had 14 carries for 86 yards and a touchdown against Falkville.

Rush Sandlin, Vinemont: Had 19 carries for 80 yards and a touchdown against Falkville.

Kayden Henderson, Vinemont: Had nine carries for 65 yards, six assisted tackles and four solo tackles against Falkville.

Brandon Johnson, Vinemont: Had nine assisted tackles and three solo tackles against Falkville.

Mabri Smith, Vinemont: Had 55 assists and 15 aces across a six-match stretch.

Carley Stephens, Vinemont: Had 23 kills and 14 aces across a six-match stretch.

Addison Holcomb, Vinemont: Had 12 kills and 9 blocks across a six-match stretch.

Hunter Hensley, West Point: Completed 11 of 18 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown against Haleyville. Had five carries for 85 yards and two touchdowns.