Columbus City - North 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!
Ta'john Royster Delivers Best Effort of Season
East was led to victory by Ta'John Royster, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Royster rushed for 158 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
The win (which was East's sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. Royster and East will challenge Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 48.28
Davell Brock Goes Supernova in Linden-Mckinley Victory
Linden-McKinley picked up their fourth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Davell Brock. Brock did his part (and then some), rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also throwing for 144 yards and two touchdowns for the 'W'.
Linden-McKinley's victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3. Brock and Linden-McKinley will venture away from home to square off against Mifflin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 33.60
Harrison Posts Huge Game in 58-6 Victory
Akeilles Harrison was a major factor in Northland's victory over Mifflin on Friday. Harrison was unstoppable, throwing for 165 yards and two touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes, and also rushing for 50 yards.
Northland's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Harrison and Northland will face off against Whetstone at 6:50 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 28.00
East Wins Sixth-Straight Thanks to Aaron Britford
East picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Aaron Britford. Britford did his part (and then some), rushing for 125 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries for the 'W'.
This season, Britford has averaged 73.5 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 25.17
Darion Matlock Has Career Rushing Day
Darion Matlock posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He rushed for 79 yards. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 69 yards.
This season, Matlock has averaged 35.9 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 22.85
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