3A District 2 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!
Braiton Applegate Drops League-Best Performance on Thursday
Starting off the list is Perkins-Tryon's Braiton Applegate, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Applegate rushed for 18 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown.
The victory was the third in a row for Perkins-Tryon, bringing their record for this year to 5-2. Applegate and Perkins-Tryon will be playing at home against Lone Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 46.40
Max Moore Turns in Season-Best Performance
Sadly, Max Moore posting his best game of the season wasn't enough to lead Mannford over Lone Grove on Thursday. Moore rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 222 yards and a touchdown. The effort marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in October of 2023.
Mannford is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. Moore and Mannford are taking a road trip to challenge Victory Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 44.15
Cash Matlack Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Sulphur was led to victory by Cash Matlack, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday. Matlack rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Sulphur, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. Matlack and Sulphur will square off against Seminole at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 40.20
Raiden Mclemore Delivers Electric Effort Vs Victory Christian
The second Perkins-Tryon player making an appearance here is Raiden Mclemore, and for good reason. He rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards.
This season, Mclemore has run in 8 touchdowns while averaging 84.8 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 37.00
Shaun Hill Makes Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Shaun Hill of McLoud. Hill picked up 79 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 78 yards. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 63 yards.
McLoud's loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5. Hill and McLoud will challenge Bristow at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 34.08
Other Notable Players
- Dontre Garfield: 42 yards passing; 159 yards rushing (Gamescore: 28.30)
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