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!
Big Game from Wright As French Camp Academy Fell 22-12
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.
French Camp Academy is on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7. Wright and French Camp Academy will venture away from home to face off against Nanih Waiya at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 35.53
A Season-Best Performance from Jake Newman Leads Ethel over French Camp Academy
Ethel was led to victory by Jake Newman, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. 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 challenge McAdams at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 31.75
Trevon Willis and Co. Win Fifth in a Row
Velma Jackson picked up their fifth consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Trevon Willis. Willis turned in nothing short of a gem, throwing for 110 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 6-for-6 passing, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
This season, Willis has thrown 6 touchdowns while averaging 95 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.53
Tyshun Willis Makes It Two for Velma Jackson
Another Velma Jackson player making an appearance on this list is Tyshun Willis. He picked up a sack and made 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).
McAdams had to have seen this coming; the last time they saw Willis it was a similar story. 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
Demontre Strange Goes Supernova in Velma Jackson Victory
Demontre Strange's big game helped extend Velma Jackson's winning streak to five on Thursday. Strange turned in nothing short of a gem, picking up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 30 yards and a touchdown.
This year, Strange has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 15.8 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 21.78
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