1A Region 6 Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
French Camp Academy Gets a Boost from Wright in 22-12 Loss
Starting off the list is French Camp Academy's Logan Wright, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Wright rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 113 yards and a touchdown.
French Camp Academy is on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7. Wright and French Camp Academy are taking a road trip to square off against Nanih Waiya at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 35.53
Jake Newman Turns in Season-Best Effort
Ethel was led to victory by Jake Newman, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Newman rushed for 61 yards and three touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Ethel's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. Newman and Ethel will challenge McAdams at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 31.75
Trevon Willis and Co. Win Fifth in a Row
Velma Jackson picked up their fifth consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Trevon Willis. Nobody could stop Willis as he threw for 110 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 6-for-6 passing, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
On the year, Willis has thrown 6 touchdowns while averaging 95 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.53
Tyshun Willis Makes It Two for Velma Jackson
Another Velma Jackson player making an appearance on this list is Tyshun Willis. He picked up a sack and made two total tackles (2.0 for loss). He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made two total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Unfortunately for McAdams, this isn't the first big game they've seen from Willis. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Willis saw the Bulldogs), he picked up two sacks, forced two fumbles, and made four total tackles.
Gamescore: 22.57
Demontre Strange Dazzles in Velma Jackson Victory
Demontre Strange's big game helped extend Velma Jackson's winning streak to five on Thursday. Strange was dynamite, picking up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 30 yards and a touchdown.
On the season, Strange has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 15.8 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 21.78
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