1A Region 1 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!
James Thomas Earns League's Top Spot
Starting off the list is Tupelo Christian Prep's James Thomas, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Thomas picked up 38 receiving yards and a touchdown.
This season, Thomas has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 34.1 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 45.38
A Season-Best Effort from Luke Finney Leads Tupelo Christian Prep over Smithville
Luke Finney produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Tupelo Christian Prep to the win on Thursday. Finney picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles (4.0 for loss). He also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Tupelo Christian Prep is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-4 otherwise.
This season, Finney has averaged 8.1 total tackles per game and for the season has 3 sacks.
Gamescore: 41.30
Terrell Robinson Has Career-Day on Thursday
On Thursday, Baldwyn got the W thanks in part to Terrell Robinson playing the best football he has all season. Robinson rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
The victory was the third in a row for Baldwyn, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. Their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Thrasher at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 36.83
Johnson Made His Presence Known in Baldwyn's 36-14 Win
Dy'Lan Johnson posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Thursday. He rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Johnson might have his next game, a road matchup with Thrasher, circled on his calendar. When Johnson last faced the Rebels back in October of 2023, he threw for 169 yards and five touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Gamescore: 32.90
Marquez Davenport Makes It Three for Baldwyn
Another Baldwyn player making an appearance on this list is Marquez Davenport. He rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also caught a touchdown.
If history really does repeat itself, Davenport might just drop another big game when he faces off against Thrasher on Thursday. When Davenport last faced the Rebels back in October of 2023, he picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 32.28
Other Notable Players
- Chanceton Price: 2 sacks and 5 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.00)
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