2A Agua Fria 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!
Michael Anthony Goes Supernova in Cortez Defeat
Starting off the list is Cortez's Michael Anthony, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Anthony rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.0 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 77-yard run.
Unfortunately for Camp Verde, this isn't the first big game they've seen from Anthony. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Anthony saw the Cowboys), he rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.
Gamescore: 57.25
Joshua Mchale and Co. Win Third in a Row
Joshua Mchale's big game helped extend Glendale Prep Academy's winning streak to three on Friday. Mchale was dynamite, throwing for 260 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes, and also rushing for 41 yards and a touchdown. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Mchale must have Highland Prep's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. Mchale threw for 116 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes, and also rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown the last time he and the Honey Badgers duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 54.93
Jamerrius Anthony Delivers Best Performance of Season
On Friday, Cortez had to settle for second even though Jamerrius Anthony put up the best numbers he has all season. Anthony rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 99 yards and a touchdown on only nine passes. His passing game has become a key predictor of Cortez's success: the team is 2-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-3 otherwise.
For the season, Anthony has thrown those 1 touchdown (and no picks) while averaging 19 passing yards per game. That doesn't tell the whole story though: at this point last year, he was only averaging 17.43 rushing yards per game. This year he is averaging 64.71 rushing yards.
Gamescore: 45.00
A Season-Best Effort from Nathanael Kary Leads Glendale Prep Academy over Highland Prep
On Friday, Glendale Prep Academy got the W thanks in part to Nathanael Kary playing the best football he has all season. Kary rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 56 yards.
On the year, Kary has run in those 1 touchdown while averaging 26.3 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 41.40
Another Game with at Least 115 Receiving Yards from Dylan Lincoln
On Friday, Glendale Prep Academy got the W thanks in part to Dylan Lincoln playing the best football he has all season. Lincoln's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 115 receiving yards dating back to last season.
Lincoln must have Highland Prep's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. Lincoln picked up 53 receiving yards and three touchdowns the last time he and the Honey Badgers duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 38.08
Other Notable Players
- Brody Goodson: 2.5 sacks and 6 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 22.75)
- Atticus Wyzevich: 101 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 16.27)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
