Crawford-Neosho-Cherokee 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!
Brelin Summers Delivers Best Performance of Season
Brelin Summers produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Parsons to the win on Thursday. Summers picked up four sacks, forced a fumble, and made ten total tackles (6.0 for loss).
For the year, Summers has averaged 6.5 total tackles per game and for the season has 7 sacks. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 0.67 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 44.00
A Season-Best Performance from Jacob Grant Leads Baxter Springs over Frontenac
Baxter Springs came up short on Friday despite Jacob Grant delivering his best game to date. Grant picked up 136 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. The performance also marked the most rushing yards (ten) he has had since back in September of 2023. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 70 yards.
Baxter Springs' loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5. Grant and Baxter Springs will venture away from home to challenge Neodesha at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 39.55
Tanner Came Up Big in Columbus' 36-0 Victory
Jett Tanner posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He rushed for 164 yards on only 13 carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also made eight total tackles and defended two passes.
The win was the third in a row for Columbus, bringing their record for this year to 5-1. Tanner and Columbus are taking a road trip to square off against Frontenac at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 37.10
Chandler Hentzen Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
On Thursday, Parsons got the W thanks in part to Chandler Hentzen playing the best football he has all season. Hentzen rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
For the season, Hentzen has run in those 3 touchdowns while averaging 26.3 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 35.88
Other Notable Players
- Jack Vilela: 133 yards passing (Gamescore: 29.97)
- Syler Schuburger: 1 TD ; 53 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 29.97)
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