3A D8 Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Wednesday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Kate Smith Dazzles in Sunlake Win
Starting off the list is Sunlake's Kate Smith, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Smith threw for 112 yards and four touchdowns. Her passing game has become a key predictor of Sunlake's success: the team is undefeated when her passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-4 otherwise.
If history really does repeat itself, Smith might just drop another big game when she faces off against Wesley Chapel on Tuesday. Back in March (the last time Smith saw the Wildcats), she threw for 165 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 35 yards and a pair of scores.
Gamescore: 31.77
Brawner Kaitlyn Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Wednesday, Wiregrass Ranch got the W thanks in part to Brawner Kaitlyn playing the best football she has all season. Kaitlyn threw for 188 yards and four touchdowns while completing 71.4% of her passes. Her passing game has become a key predictor of Wiregrass Ranch's success: the team is undefeated when her passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 3-5 otherwise.
Wiregrass Ranch pushed their record up to 6-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Looking ahead, Kaitlyn and the Bulls will take on Wharton at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Gamescore: 31.02
Aixa Barrera Posts a New Career-High in Receiving Yards
Aixa Barrera posted a new career-high in receiving yards on Wednesday. She picked up 60 receiving yards and one score.
On the year, Barrera has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 23.1 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 30.25
Munford Posts Huge Game in 26-0 Victory
J'Ziyah Munford put up the most passer rating she's had since back in March of 2024 on Wednesday. She rushed for 37 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 62 yards and a pair of TDs.
On the season, Munford has thrown 17 touchdowns while averaging 79.6 passing yards per game. That doesn't tell the whole story though: at this point last year, she had three rushing touchdowns. This year she is already up to six.
Gamescore: 25.72
Miley Falby Makes It Two for Sunlake
The second Sunlake player making an appearance here is Miley Falby, and for good reason. She picked up 27 receiving yards and one TD.
On the year, Falby has caught 11 touchdowns while averaging 46.4 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 21.37
Other Notable Players
- Brooke Smith: (Gamescore: 17.75)
- Reese Gerhart: 52 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 17.62)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
