5A Northeast Valley 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!
C Dixon Made His Presence Known in Cactus Shadows' 49-42 Defeat
Starting off the list is Cactus Shadows's Donivan C Dixon, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. C Dixon threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played.
C Dixon is probably looking forward to his next game, a home matchup against Notre Dame Prep on Thursday. C Dixon threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72% of his passes, and also rushed for 83 yards the last time he and the Saints duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 47.27
Conner White and Co. Win Fourth in a Row
Conner White's big game helped extend ALA - Gilbert North's winning streak to four on Friday. White was unstoppable, throwing for 232 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 44 yards and a touchdown.
On the year, White has thrown 9 touchdowns while averaging 145.3 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 32.87
Horizon picked up their third consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Jayden Ridley. Nobody could stop Ridley as he picked up two sacks, made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss), and defended a pass.
Horizon pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. Ridley and Horizon will face off against Higley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 26.75
Nathan Jones Rounds Out Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Nathan Jones of Notre Dame Prep. Jones picked up 1.5 sacks, forced a fumble, and made eight total tackles (2.5 for loss).
Notre Dame Prep is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-3. Jones and Notre Dame Prep will square off against Cactus Shadows at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 26.25
Other Notable Players
- Luke Haugo: 138 yards passing; 59 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 23.60)
- Elijah Banquil: 18 total tackles (Gamescore: 23.25)
- Jase Ashley: 135 yards passing; 43 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 22.08)
- Mason Pavone: 16 total tackles (Gamescore: 21.00)
- Alex Dafnis: 79 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 19.75)
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