WPIAL AA Allegheny 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!
Donald Barksdale Delivers Electric Performance Vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Starting off the list is Steel Valley's Donald Barksdale, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Barksdale rushed for 153 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making two total tackles and defending two passes.
If the past is any indication, Barksdale could be in store for another big game when he takes on Ligonier Valley on Friday. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Barksdale saw the Rams), he rushed for 221 yards and five touchdowns on only 14 carries.
Gamescore: 53.05
South Allegheny Wins Third-Straight Thanks to Camden Lewis
South Allegheny picked up their third consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Camden Lewis. Lewis was unstoppable, rushing for 38 yards and a touchdown.
South Allegheny's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Lewis and South Allegheny will venture away from home to challenge Sto-Rox at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 48.72
Cameron Epps Dazzles in South Allegheny Victory
Cameron Epps put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in August on Friday. He rushed for 189 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.
For the season, Epps has averaged 12.5 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 47.22
Barksdale Came Up Big in Steel Valley's 42-7 Victory
Another Steel Valley player making an appearance on this list is Da'Ron Barksdale. He rushed for 69 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended a pass.
On the year, Barksdale has thrown 2 touchdowns (and no picks) while averaging 17.5 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 29.67
Drew Cook Makes It Three for South Allegheny
Another South Allegheny player making an appearance on this list is Drew Cook. He picked up 119 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 53 yards.
On the year, Cook has caught 12 touchdowns while averaging 133.8 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.32
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