1A Region 6 Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Wright Posts Huge Game in 22-12 Loss
Starting off the list is French Camp Academy's Logan Wright, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Wright rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 113 yards and a touchdown.
Wright and French Camp Academy will square off against Nanih Waiya at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last time Wright took on the Warriors, he rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 136 yards and a touchdown. Can he match (or beat) that performance?
Gamescore: 35.53
Jake Newman Delivers Best Effort of Season
On Friday, Ethel got the W thanks in part to Jake Newman playing the best football he has all season. Newman rushed for 61 yards and three touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Ethel's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. Newman and Ethel will be playing in front of their home fans against McAdams at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 31.75
Trevon Willis and Co. Win Fifth in a Row
Trevon Willis was instrumental in extending Velma Jackson's winning streak to five on Thursday. Nobody could stop Willis as he threw for 110 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 6-for-6 passing, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
This year, Willis has thrown 6 touchdowns while averaging 95 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.53
Velma Jackson Wins Fifth-Straight Thanks to Tyshun Willis
Tyshun Willis's big game helped extend Velma Jackson's winning streak to five on Thursday. Willis was unstoppable, picking up a sack and making two total tackles (2.0 for loss). He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made two total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Willis must have McAdams's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. When Willis last faced the Bulldogs back in October of 2023, he picked up two sacks, forced two fumbles, and made four total tackles.
Gamescore: 22.57
Strange Came Up Big in Velma Jackson's 39-0 Win
Demontre Strange's big game helped extend Velma Jackson's winning streak to five on Thursday. Nobody could stop Strange as he picked up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown.
On the season, Strange has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 15.8 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 21.78
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