Manzanita 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!
Cashton Scott Crosses Big Stat Threshold
Starting off the list is Desert Christian Academy's Cashton Scott, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Scott picked up three sacks and made eight total tackles. He's now once again averaging 100+ rushing yards (140.8) per game. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 90-yard run.
The win (which was Desert Christian Academy's fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. Scott and Desert Christian Academy will welcome Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 127.55
Samuel Mourhess Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Friday, Desert Chapel got the W thanks in part to Samuel Mourhess playing the best football he has all season. Mourhess threw for 486 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 14.3 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown. He's now once again averaging 300+ passing yards (324.2) per game.
This year, Mourhess has thrown 16 touchdowns while averaging 324.2 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 77.00
Ludwig Posts Huge Game in 60-42 Loss
While Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School might've come up empty on Friday, Luke Ludwig wasn't going down without a fight. Desert Chapel had no answer to Ludwig as he picked up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown. Ludwig didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles and defended four passes.
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. Ludwig and Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School will head out to take on Desert Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 53.68
Joey Rayas Has Career-Day on Friday
Hamilton was led to victory by Joey Rayas, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Rayas rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also caught a touchdown, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. His longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
The win was the third in a row for Hamilton, bringing their record for this year to 3-3. Rayas and Hamilton will challenge California Military Institute at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 43.48
Other Notable Players
- Noah Gabbard: 177 yards passing; 53 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 35.65)
- Kaidin Johnson: 95 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 32.45)
- Jayvon Garcia: 160 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 28.67)
- Mason Ladanne: 115 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 23.92)
- Jorden Jensen: 65 yards rushing, 1 TD ; 34 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 23.85)
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