5A Northeast Valley Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Friday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
C Dixon Came Up Big in Cactus Shadows' 49-42 Defeat
Starting off the list is Cactus Shadows's Donivan C Dixon, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. C Dixon threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
C Dixon might have his next game, a home matchup with Notre Dame Prep, circled on his calendar. Back in October of 2023 (the last time C Dixon saw the Saints), he threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72% of his passes, and also rushed for 83 yards.
Gamescore: 47.27
Conner White and Co. Win Fourth in a Row
Conner White's big game helped extend ALA - Gilbert North's winning streak to four on Friday. White was dynamite, throwing for 232 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 44 yards and a touchdown.
This season, White has thrown 9 touchdowns while averaging 145.3 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 32.87
Jayden Ridley's big game helped extend Horizon's winning streak to three on Friday. Ridley was unstoppable, picking up two sacks, making nine total tackles (3.0 for loss), and defending a pass.
Horizon's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Ridley and Horizon will take on Higley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 26.75
Nathan Jones Rounds Out Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Nathan Jones of Notre Dame Prep. Jones picked up 1.5 sacks, forced a fumble, and made eight total tackles (2.5 for loss).
Notre Dame Prep is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-3. Jones and Notre Dame Prep will take on Cactus Shadows at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 26.25
Other Notable Players
- Luke Haugo: 138 yards passing; 59 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 23.60)
- Elijah Banquil: 18 total tackles (Gamescore: 23.25)
- Jase Ashley: 135 yards passing; 43 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 22.08)
- Mason Pavone: 16 total tackles (Gamescore: 21.00)
- Alex Dafnis: 79 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 19.75)
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