5A 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!
Nelson Posts Huge Game in 56-42 Win
Starting off the list is Leeds's Conner Nelson, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Nelson rushed for 221 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per carry. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making nine total tackles and defending a pass.
Leeds' win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Nelson and Leeds will venture away from home to face off against Moody at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 78.90
A Season-Best Performance from Landyn Smith Leads St. Clair County over Leeds
On Thursday, St. Clair County had to settle for second even though Landyn Smith put up the best numbers he has all season. Smith wasn't messing around, throwing for 427 yards and five touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. The match was his third straight with three or more passing touchdowns dating back to last season.
This season, Smith has thrown 18 touchdowns while averaging 229.5 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 57.57
Jeremiah Thomaas Crosses Big Stat Threshold
St. Clair County came up short on Thursday despite Jeremiah Thomaas delivering his best game to date. Thomaas picked up 193 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He's now once again averaging 100+ receiving yards (114.3) per game. He is on a roll when it comes to receiving touchdowns, as he's now hauled in two or more in the last three games he's played.
This year, Thomaas has caught 11 touchdowns while averaging 114.3 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 37.88
Zj Dale Turns in Season-Best Performance
Leeds was led to victory by Zj Dale, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday. Dale rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns.
On the season, Dale has run in 5 touchdowns while averaging 73.5 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 33.58
Josiah Dozier Delivers Best Performance of Season
Moody was led to victory by Josiah Dozier, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Dozier picked up 178 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 74 yards.
The win was the fourth in a row for Moody, bringing their record for this year to 4-2. Dozier and Moody will take on Leeds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.30
Other Notable Players
- Ba'Roc Willis: 1 sack, 11 total tackles (4.0 for loss), and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 30.25)
- Charlie Johnston: 271 yards passing; 31 yards rushing (Gamescore: 27.37)
- Javiyeen Taylor: 1 sack, 1 interception (1TD), and 8 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 26.25)
- Tra'Vell Jones: 127 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 25.45)
- Henry Smith: 2 sacks and 8 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 24.50)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
