Greater South Shore - South 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!
Ladarrion Newell's Rushing Yards a New Career-High
Starting off the list is Gary West Side's Ladarrion Newell, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. On Friday Newell made eight total tackles (2.0 for loss), good enough to also set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run.
For the year, Newell has averaged 6.5 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 75.50
Big Game from Ortiz As Wheeler Won 49-6
Wheeler picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Jayden Ortiz. Nobody could stop Ortiz as he rushed for 163 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. His longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards.
Ortiz is probably looking forward to his next game, a home matchup against Griffith on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Ortiz saw the Panthers), he rushed for 248 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per carry.
Gamescore: 51.80
Kamari Loggins Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, Gary West Side got the W thanks in part to Kamari Loggins playing the best football he has all season. Loggins rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also caught a touchdown, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up 0.5 sacks and making four total tackles.
This year, Loggins has run in 3 touchdowns while averaging 22 rushing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after seven games last season, he had one rushing touchdown.
Gamescore: 33.52
Caleb Klimczak Delivers Best Effort of Season
Wheeler was led to victory by Caleb Klimczak, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Klimczak threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes.
For the season, Klimczak has thrown 14 touchdowns while averaging 214.5 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 31.60
Whiting Gets a Boost from White in 49-6 Loss
Rounding off our Top Five is Austin White of Whiting. White rushed for 130 yards, and also threw for 85 yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 130 rushing yards.
Whiting is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6. White and Whiting will be playing in front of their home fans against LaVille at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.02
Other Notable Players
- Bryce Compton: 119 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 24.40)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
