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High school football stats: Austin-area top passers, rushers, receivers, tacklers through Week 3

Austin American-Statesman

Liberty Hill running back Noah Long had a week to remember when he rumbled for 343 yards on 26 carries in a win over Georgetown on Friday. That standout performance shot him to the top of the Austin area's rushing leaders. Nehemiah Smith-Livingston posted 276 yards for Bowie in a win over Del Valle.

Each week throughout the regular season, the American-Statesman will publish individual player stats on Wednesday to showcase Central Texas' top performers. Leaders in passing, rushing, receiving and tackling will be highlighted each update.

(Statistics compiled via MaxPreps and those reported to [email protected])

Connor Kenyon, 10, slings a pass in relief of Diego Tello for Bowie against Vista Ridge in the second half Aug. 27 at Gupton Stadium. The Bulldogs won 17-7 over the Rangers in the season opener for both teams.

Passing leaders

(maximum two players per school)

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Noah Long stiff-arms his way to the end zone for Liberty Hill against Crosby during Class 5A semifinal action Dec. 10 at Bryan, TX. Liberty Hill punched their ticket to the state championship game with a 42-14 victory over Crosby.

Rushing leaders

(maximum two players per school)

Pflugerville, TX; Anderson Trojans wide receiver Ed Small (18) for the pass reception and stopped by Weiss Wolves line backer Kenyon Bunton (7) during the first quarter at the District 11-5A football game on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at the Pfield Stadium.

Receiving leaders

(maximum two players per school)

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Tackling leaders

(maximum two players per school)