3A District 3 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!
Elijah Thomas Delivers Best Effort of Season
Checotah was led to victory by Elijah Thomas, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Thomas' receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 117 receiving yards dating back to last season. He didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Thomas might have his next game, a road matchup with Stigler, circled on his calendar. Back in November of 2023 (the last time Thomas saw the Panthers), he picked up 159 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Gamescore: 81.28
Peter Lee Has Career-Day on Friday
On Friday, Eufaula had to settle for second even though Peter Lee put up the best numbers he has all season. Lee rushed for 361 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.0 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Lee and Eufaula will face off against Locust Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Ironheads had to take a loss when they last met the Pirates, but Lee had little to do with the loss: he rushed for 361 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.0 yards per carry. Can he match (or beat) that stellar performance?
Gamescore: 77.80
Titan Hix Crosses Big Stat Threshold
Titan Hix continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his fifth-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least two rushing touchdowns. He rushed for 108 yards and six touchdowns, and also threw for 426 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per attempt. The performance once again pushed his average passing yardage north of 300 yards per game (307.4).
Hix is probably looking forward to his next game, a home matchup against Eufaula on Friday. Hix rushed for 108 yards and six touchdowns, and also threw for 426 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per attempt the last time he and the Ironheads duked it out on Friday.
Gamescore: 74.20
Jackson Mccarter Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Jackson Mccarter posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown.
This season, Mccarter has averaged 126.8 passing yards per game. It gets even more impressive: after four games last season, he had two rushing touchdowns. This year he is already up to four.
Gamescore: 52.28
Messer Posts Huge Game in 59-41 Victory
The second Locust Grove player making an appearance here is Zander Messer, and for good reason. He picked up 294 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Messer and Locust Grove will look to defend their home field on Friday against Eufaula at 7:00 p.m. The last time Messer took on the Ironheads, he picked up 294 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Can he match (or beat) that stellar performance?
Gamescore: 42.48
Other Notable Players
- Teaguen Collins: 74 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 41.85)
- Carter Ricke: 187 yards passing (Gamescore: 32.87)
- Ledger Folsom: 36 yards passing; 112 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 25.40)
- Braeden Baker: 82 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 24.28)
- QUINCE POND: 1 sack and 10 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 22.00)
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