Freelance Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played from last Thursday through Saturday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
A Season-Best Performance from Malcom Smith, Jr. Leads SEED over Hancock
Malcom Smith, Jr. produced his most outstanding game to date while leading SEED to the win on Thursday. Smith, Jr. rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 137 yards and three touchdowns.
The win (which was SEED's sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Smith, Jr. and SEED will take on KIPP College Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 63.33
Jayden Yates Delivers Electric Performance Vs Virginia Academy
Jayden Yates put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in October of 2023 on Saturday. He rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 109 yards on nine of 20 attempts. He also made an appearance on special teams (luckily for Saint James): his a 53-yard strike wound up winning them the game.
If the past is any indication, Yates could be in store for another big game when he takes on Potomac School on Saturday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Yates saw the Panthers), he rushed for 277 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 16.3 yards per carry.
Gamescore: 36.87
Liam Hall Makes It Two for Saint James
Another Saint James player making an appearance on this list is Liam Hall. He rushed for six yards. He also made an appearance on special teams (luckily for Saint James): his a 53-yard strike wound up winning them the game.
For the season, Hall has averaged 27.2 rushing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after eight games last season, he was only averaging 17.38 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.03
A Constellation of Stars for Saint James
Another Saint James player making an appearance on this list is Xavier Colbert. He picked up 61 receiving yards. He also made an appearance on special teams (luckily for Saint James): his a 53-yard strike wound up winning them the game.
For the season, Colbert has averaged 44 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.02
Aveon Cobb and Co. Win Seventh in a Row
Aveon Cobb was instrumental in extending Riverdale Baptist's winning streak to seven on Friday. Cobb turned in nothing short of a gem, rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 59 yards.
Riverdale Baptist pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. Their road trip will continue as they head out to face Hayfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 21.80
Other Notable Players
- Kash Carter: 158 yards passing; 1 TD rushing (Gamescore: 20.83)
- Giyahni Kontosis: 104 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 16.90)
- Myelle Mack: 34 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 15.65)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
