WPIAL AAAAA Big East 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!
Kyle Dupill Turns in Season-Best Performance
Kyle Dupill produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Franklin Regional to the win on Friday. Dupill rushed for 272 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 69 yards.
The victory (which was Franklin Regional's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Dupill and Franklin Regional are taking a road trip to challenge Penn-Trafford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 71.67
Whipple Posts Huge Game in 32-13 Victory
Tasso Whipple put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in September of 2023 on Friday. He rushed for 249 yards while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 163 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Gateway's probably not too fond of Whipple given he always seems to get the better of them. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Whipple saw the Gators), he rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry, and also picked up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 48.58
A Season-Best Performance from Chase Lemke Leads Franklin Regional over Fox Chapel
Franklin Regional was led to victory by Chase Lemke, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Lemke threw for 231 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 34 yards. The effort marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in October of 2023.
On the season, Lemke has thrown 13 touchdowns while averaging 137.4 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 34.40
Kiski Area's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Carson Heinle
Carson Heinle helped snap Kiski Area's five-game losing streak. Heinle did his part (and then some), throwing for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes, while also rushing for 104 yards on only 14 carries for the 'W'. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August of 2023.
If history really does repeat itself, Heinle might just drop another big game when he faces off against Armstrong on Friday. Heinle threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown the last time he and the River Hawks duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 32.87
Big Game from Kucic As Kiski Area Won 36-13
Landon Kucic helped snap Kiski Area's five-game losing streak. Greater Latrobe had no answer to Kucic on Friday as he rushed for 132 yards and three touchdowns.
If the past is any indication, Kucic could be in store for another big game when he takes on Armstrong on Friday. When Kucic last faced the River Hawks back in October of 2023, he rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 31.20
Other Notable Players
- Aven Shirley: 94 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 27.65)
- Macallister Bresnahan: 144 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 20.82)
- Jack Weishaar: 68 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 19.13)
- Jonny Lovre: 85 yards passing; 1 TD rushing (Gamescore: 18.07)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
