WPIAL AAAAA Big East 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!
Kyle Dupill Delivers Best Effort of Season
On Friday, Franklin Regional got the W thanks in part to Kyle Dupill playing the best football he has all season. Dupill rushed for 272 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 69 yards.
The win was the fourth in a row for Franklin Regional, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. Dupill and Franklin Regional will head out on the road to square off against Penn-Trafford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 71.67
Whipple Posts Huge Game in 32-13 Victory
Tasso Whipple put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in September of 2023 on Friday. He rushed for 249 yards while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: he posted at least 163 rushing yards in the third games prior.
Gateway's probably not too fond of Whipple given he always seems to get the better of them. Whipple rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry, and also picked up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown the last time he and the Gators duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 48.58
A Season-Best Effort from Chase Lemke Leads Franklin Regional over Fox Chapel
Chase Lemke produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Franklin Regional to the win on Friday. Lemke threw for 231 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 34 yards. The performance marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in October of 2023.
This year, Lemke has thrown 13 touchdowns while averaging 137.4 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 34.40
Kiski Area's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Carson Heinle
Thanks in part to Carson Heinle, Kiski Area said goodbye to their five-game losing streak. Heinle was dynamite on Friday, throwing for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes, while also rushing for 104 yards on only 14 carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August of 2023.
Heinle might have his next game, a home matchup with Armstrong, circled on his calendar. Heinle threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown the last time he and the River Hawks duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 32.87
Kucic Made His Presence Known in Kiski Area's 36-13 Win
Thanks in part to Landon Kucic, Kiski Area said goodbye to their five-game losing streak. Kucic was dynamite on Friday, rushing for 132 yards and three touchdowns.
If history really does repeat itself, Kucic might just drop another big game when he faces off against Armstrong on Friday. Kucic rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns the last time he and the River Hawks duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 31.20
Other Notable Players
- Aven Shirley: 94 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 27.65)
- Macallister Bresnahan: 144 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 20.82)
- Jack Weishaar: 68 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 19.13)
- Jonny Lovre: 85 yards passing; 1 TD rushing (Gamescore: 18.07)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
