Eastern Ohio 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!
Owen Jurjavcic Tops All Others This Week
Starting off the list is East Palestine's Owen Jurjavcic, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Jurjavcic's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 122 rushing yards dating back to last season.
This season, Jurjavcic has averaged 89.9 passing yards per game. That doesn't tell the whole story though: at this point last year, he had nine rushing touchdowns. This year he is already up to 26.
Gamescore: 43.07
A Season-Best Performance from Zach Schnelle Leads East Palestine over Columbiana
On Friday, East Palestine got the W thanks in part to Zach Schnelle playing the best football he has all season. Schnelle rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
This season, Schnelle has run in 2 touchdowns while averaging 44.1 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 31.92
Clayten Kersey Delivers Best Effort of Season
On Friday, Wellsville had to settle for second even though Clayten Kersey put up the best numbers he has all season. Kersey rushed for 37 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 234 yards and a touchdown.
Wellsville is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7. Kersey and Wellsville will challenge Columbiana on Friday.
Gamescore: 27.10
Tashawn Williams Makes It Two for Wellsville
Another Wellsville player making an appearance on this list is Tashawn Williams. He picked up 80 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 55 yards.
For the year, Williams has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 11.4 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 25.50
A Constellation of Stars for Wellsville
Another Wellsville player making an appearance on this list is Tyrell Watkins. He picked up 78 receiving yards.
For the season, Watkins has averaged 44.5 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 17.13
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
