Mid-Eastern 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!
A Season-Best Effort from Jarrett Helman Leads Shenandoah over Northeastern
On Friday, Shenandoah had to settle for second even though Jarrett Helman put up the best numbers he has all season. Helman forced a fumble, made 14 total tackles, and defended a pass, good enough to also set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble, made 14 total tackles, and defended a pass.
If the past is any indication, Helman could be in store for another big game when he takes on Eastern Hancock on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Helman saw the Royals), he made 17 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
Gamescore: 56.73
Corbin Thackery Goes Supernova in North Decatur Victory
Corbin Thackery was instrumental in extending North Decatur's winning streak to five on Friday. Thackery did his part (and then some), rushing for 117 yards and two touchdowns for the 'W'. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making two total tackles.
If the past is any indication, Thackery could be in store for another big game when he takes on Edinburgh on Friday. Thackery rushed for 81 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries the last time he and the Lancers duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 41.32
Big Game from Ullom As Monroe Central Fell 52-14
While Monroe Central might've come up empty on Friday, Jerimiah Ullom wasn't going down without a fight. Eastern Hancock had no answer to Ullom as he rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Ullom's longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Ullom is probably looking forward to his next game, a home matchup against Irvington Preparatory Academy on Friday. When Ullom last faced the back in October of 2023, he picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 37 yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 35.82
Kube Posts Huge Game in 52-14 Victory
Mark Kube was a major factor in Eastern Hancock's win over Monroe Central on Friday. Monroe Central had no answer to Kube as he rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Kube is becoming a predictor of Eastern Hancock's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 3-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
If the past is any indication, Kube could be in store for another big game when he takes on Shenandoah on Friday. Kube rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns the last time he and the Raiders duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 30.80
Eli Manship Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, Eastern Hancock got the W thanks in part to Eli Manship playing the best football he has all season. Manship picked up 126 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He has become a key player for Eastern Hancock: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least 80 receiving yards, but 1-2 otherwise.
For the season, Manship has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 71.1 receiving yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he had one receiving touchdown.
Gamescore: 29.35
Other Notable Players
- Elijah Edon: 223 yards passing (Gamescore: 22.47)
- Evan Wheeler: 65 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 19.40)
- Simon Barber: 68 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 17.23)
- Owen Eldridge: 39 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 16.23)
- Matthew Fields: 49 yards passing (Gamescore: 16.22)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
