Bay 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!
Alcantara Posts Huge Game in 49-0 Victory
Starting off the list is Pittsburg's Marley Alcantara, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Alcantara threw for 238 yards and five touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes.
If the past is any indication, Alcantara could be in store for another big game when he takes on Heritage on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Alcantara saw the Patriots), he threw for 255 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80.8% of his passes.
Gamescore: 40.07
Austin Peters Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Austin Peters posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He threw for 145 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
The win (which was Heritage's fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. They and Pittsburg are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 25.77
Ilias Muhammad Delivers Best Effort of Season
Heritage was led to victory by Ilias Muhammad, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Muhammad picked up 58 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 65 yards. The effort marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in November of 2023.
This year, Muhammad has averaged 32.6 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 20.97
Searcy Came Up Big in Pittsburg's 49-0 Victory
The second Pittsburg player making an appearance here is Jamar Searcy, and for good reason. He rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown.
This year, Searcy has run in 9 touchdowns while averaging 121.5 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 20.25
Anias Hightower Rounds Out Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Anias Hightower of Deer Valley. Hightower rushed for 42 yards.
Deer Valley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. Hightower and Deer Valley will challenge Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 16.82
Other Notable Players
- Makari Kenion: 33 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 15.47)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
