High Desert 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!
Andrew Gartica Dazzles in Boron Win
Another Boron player making an appearance on this list is Andrew Gartica. He picked up 51 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown.
If history really does repeat itself, Gartica might just drop another big game when he faces off against California City on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Gartica saw the Ravens), he rushed for 121 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 65 receiving yards.
Gamescore: 37.63
Emory Dondero and Co. Win Fourth in a Row
Bishop Union picked up their fourth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Emory Dondero. Dondero turned in nothing short of a gem, rushing for 43 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 112 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
Bishop Union's victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2. Dondero and Bishop Union will host Kern Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 31.47
Carver Came Up Big in Kern Valley's 21-6 Win
Zane Carver was instrumental in extending Kern Valley's winning streak to three on Friday. Carver was dynamite, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Carver and Kern Valley will face off against Bishop Union at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will pit Carver up against the Broncos' star quarterback Emory Dondero. 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: 28.33
Carson Parks' Rushing Yards a New Career-High
Carson Parks posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He rushed for 162 yards and a touchdown.
This season, Parks has run in 4 touchdowns while averaging 70.7 rushing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after seven games last season, he was only averaging 0.43 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.00
Other Notable Players
- Malachi Orrick: 2 sacks and 5 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 22.75)
- Robert Evans: 138 yards rushing; 24 yards receiving (Gamescore: 21.37)
- Nik Calderon: 40 yards receiving; 49 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 20.23)
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