Gateway 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!
Jordan Lauago Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, La Mirada got the W thanks in part to Jordan Lauago playing the best football he has all season. Lauago rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Lauago might have his next game, a home matchup with Mayfair, circled on his calendar. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Lauago saw the Monsoons), he picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 42 yards.
Gamescore: 46.58
Louis Johnson's Big Game Leads Mayfair over Warren
Louis Johnson put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in October of 2023 on Friday. He rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run.
If the past is any indication, Johnson could be in store for another big game when he takes on La Mirada on Friday. When Johnson last faced the Matadores back in October of 2023, he rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 33.60
Bernardo Blanco Goes Supernova in Downey Victory
Winning always takes teamwork, but on Friday Bernardo Blanco stepped things up a notch to give Downey the 'W'. Blanco was unstoppable, rushing for 103 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Downey's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Blanco's next contest is against Dominguez on Friday, where he'll look to repeat that solid effort.
Gamescore: 30.60
While Darrell Frazier delivered a dominant performance on Friday, a win just wasn't in the cards for Dominguez. Despite the loss, Frazier was still balling out as he made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Dominguez is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5. Frazier and Dominguez will head out to square off against Downey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 22.05
Fitu-Ahkui Came Up Big in Dominguez's 38-27 Loss
Keeping Frazier company is Mikaele Fitu-Ahkui, a fellow Dominguez player. He threw for 110 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown.
Fitu-Ahkui and Dominguez will face off against Downey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will pit Fitu-Ahkui up against the Vikings' star quarterback Oscar Rios. With so much talent on the field, fans are surely in for an exciting game. The only thing left to see is who brings home the W.
Gamescore: 20.73
Other Notable Players
- Jalill Harris: 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.25)
- Jeremiah Calvin: 145 yards passing; 45 yards rushing (Gamescore: 19.97)
- Jayden Gonzalez: 118 yards passing (Gamescore: 17.57)
- Skyedann Bobo-Gunther: 47 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 17.03)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
