Central California Conference Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Thursday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Siena Freitas Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Starting off the list is Los Banos's Siena Freitas, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. On Thursday Freitas picked up 63 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 33 yards, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Los Banos has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 12 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season. Freitas will try to repeat (or improve) on that dominant effort when she faces off against Atwater on Tuesday.
Gamescore: 51.17
Lejarde Made Her Presence Known in Merced's 42-12 Win
Antonia Lejarde posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Thursday. She threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.8% of her passes, and also rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown. She is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as she's now passed for three or more in the last six games she's played.
Lejarde must have Buhach Colony's number; she was a force to be reckoned with the last time she faced them too. Lejarde threw for 342 yards and six touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground the last time she and the Thunder duked it out on October 1st.
Gamescore: 38.47
Buhach Colony Comes Up Short Despite Huge Game from Underclassman Emily Gallegos
Underclassman Emily Gallegos came into Thursday's contest looking to prove herself and that's exactly what she did. Despite the loss, she was still balling out as she rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 75 receiving yards.
If history really does repeat itself, Gallegos might just drop another big game when she faces off against Golden Valley on Thursday. When Gallegos last faced the Cougars two weeks ago, she picked up 100 receiving yards, and also rushed for 60 yards.
Gamescore: 38.13
Madison Hiler and Co. Win Tenth in a Row
Madison Hiler was instrumental in extending Atwater's winning streak to ten on Thursday. Hiler rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also threw for 89 yards and two touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Atwater pushed their record up to 15-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Hiler and Atwater will square off against Los Banos at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Gamescore: 36.03
Ariel Ochoa Dazzles in El Capitan Win
Rounding off our Top Five is Ariel Ochoa of El Capitan. Ochoa threw for 352 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80.4% of her passes.
If the past is any indication, Ochoa could be in store for another big game when she takes on Merced on Thursday. When Ochoa last faced the Bears two weeks ago, she threw for 280 yards and five touchdowns while completing 81% of her passes.
Gamescore: 33.87
Other Notable Players
- Ryann Perez: 52 yards rushing; 38 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 24.22)
- Bree Pimentel: 44 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 17.07)
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