Manzanita 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!
Cashton Scott Crosses Big Stat Threshold
Starting off the list is Desert Christian Academy's Cashton Scott, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Scott picked up three sacks and made eight total tackles. He's now once again averaging 100+ rushing yards (140.8) per game. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 90-yard run.
The win (which was Desert Christian Academy's fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. Scott and Desert Christian Academy will look to defend their home field on Friday against Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 127.55
Samuel Mourhess Delivers Best Effort of Season
Samuel Mourhess produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Desert Chapel to the win on Friday. Mourhess threw for 486 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 14.3 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown. Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 3.2 passing touchdowns per game.
On the season, Mourhess has thrown 16 touchdowns while averaging 324.2 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 77.00
Ludwig Posts Huge Game in 60-42 Loss
While Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School might've come up empty on Friday, Luke Ludwig wasn't going down without a fight. Despite the defeat, Ludwig was still balling out as he picked up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making seven total tackles and defending four passes.
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. Ludwig's next contest is against Desert Christian Academy on Friday, where he'll look to repeat that solid performance.
Gamescore: 53.68
Joey Rayas Has Career Rushing Day
Hamilton was led to victory by Joey Rayas, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Rayas rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also caught a touchdown, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. His longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Rayas and Hamilton are taking a road trip to challenge California Military Institute at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The match will pit Rayas up against the Rough Riders' star rusher Josue Reyes. With so much talent on the field, fans are surely in for an exciting game. The only thing left to see is who brings home the W.
Gamescore: 43.48
Other Notable Players
- Noah Gabbard: 177 yards passing; 53 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 35.65)
- Kaidin Johnson: 95 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 32.45)
- Jayvon Garcia: 160 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 28.67)
- Mason Ladanne: 115 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 23.92)
- Jorden Jensen: 65 yards rushing, 1 TD ; 34 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 23.85)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
