TAPPS Division II District 1 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!
Gavin Parkhurst's Big Game Leads All S over Grapevine Faith Christian
All S picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Gavin Parkhurst. Grapevine Faith Christian had no answer to Parkhurst as he threw for 175 yards and five touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Parkhurst has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
All S pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. Parkhurst and All S will challenge Trinity Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 35.27
A Season-Best Effort from Case Cole Leads Midland Christian over Southwest Christian School
On Friday, Midland Christian got the W thanks in part to Case Cole playing the best football he has all season. Cole rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. He's now once again averaging 100+ rushing yards (102.5) per game.
The victory snapped Midland Christian's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. Cole and Midland Christian will challenge Fort Worth Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.38
Avery Morgan Delivers Best Performance of Season
Avery Morgan produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Midland Christian to the win on Friday. Morgan rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 158 yards and a touchdown while completing 78.9% of his passes.
For the season, Morgan has thrown 6 touchdowns while averaging 151.7 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 29.63
Midland Christian Gets a Boost from Mathews in 35-8 Win
Another Midland Christian player making an appearance on this list is Isaiah Mathews. He forced a fumble and made 11 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
If history really does repeat itself, Mathews might just drop another big game when he faces off against Fort Worth Christian on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Mathews saw the Cardinals), he picked up two sacks, forced a fumble, and made ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 27.50
Landon Gigliotta Makes Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Landon Gigliotta of Fort Worth Christian. Gigliotta threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
The victory (which was Fort Worth Christian's fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. Gigliotta and Fort Worth Christian will face off against Midland Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 21.77
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