4A Desert Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Thursday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Kawikakekona Ogawa Puts an End to Western's Losing Streak on Thursday
Kawikakekona Ogawa helped snap Western's 16-game losing streak dating back to last season. Ogawa turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday, rushing for 192 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry.
Western's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. Ogawa and Western will challenge Cheyenne at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 48.80
Daniel Came Up Big in Somerset Academy Losee's 42-7 Victory
Somerset Academy Losee picked up their eighth consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Kieran Daniel. Rancho had no answer to Daniel as he rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries.
If history really does repeat itself, Daniel might just drop another big game when he faces off against Mojave on Friday. Back in November of 2023 (the last time Daniel saw the Rattlers), he rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 42.03
Romeo-Lyric Lujan Turns in Another Game with at Least 101 Rushing Yards
Western's 16-game losing streak dating back to last season is now nothing but a memory thanks in part to Romeo-Lyric Lujan. Lujan's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run.
Gamescore: 37.80
Somerset Academy Losee Wins Eighth-Straight Thanks to Anthony Manuel
Somerset Academy Losee picked up their eighth consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Anthony Manuel. Rancho had no answer to Manuel as he rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Manuel didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made two total tackles.
On the season, Manuel has run in 9 touchdowns while averaging 44.1 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 22.65
Mojave picked up their seventh consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Albert AJ Tuitele. Tuitele wasn't messing around, making 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss). The contest was his eighth straight with six or more total tackles.
Mojave pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Tuitele and Mojave will challenge Cimarron-Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 22.63
Other Notable Players
- Jaylin Davis: 58 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 21.58)
- Sencere Mitchell: 120 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 21.42)
- Camello Carter: 83 yards rushing (Gamescore: 20.30)
- Arthur AJ Williams: 39 yards rushing (Gamescore: 20.02)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
