Northwest Crossroads 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!
Marco Castro Dazzles in Kankakee Valley Victory
Marco Castro helped snap Kankakee Valley's five-game losing streak. Nobody could stop Castro on Friday as he rushed for 213 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per carry, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 105 rushing yards dating back to last season.
If the past is any indication, Castro could be in store for another big game when he takes on Munster on Friday. When Castro last faced the Mustangs back in October of 2023, he rushed for 320 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per carry.
Gamescore: 57.43
Willy Shearer Goes Supernova in Hobart Loss
While Willy Shearer delivered a dominant effort on Friday, a win just wasn't in the cards for Hobart. Shearer was dynamite, rushing for 79 yards and three touchdowns. He is becoming a predictor of Hobart's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
Hammond Morton's probably not too fond of Shearer given he always seems to get the better of them. Shearer rushed for 230 yards and five touchdowns the last time he and the Governors duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 41.22
Kalwinski Came Up Big in Lowell's 36-19 Win
Brody Kalwinski was a major factor in Lowell's victory over Munster on Friday. Kalwinski was unstoppable, rushing for 43 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 123 yards and a touchdown on only seven passes.
Munster's probably not too fond of Kalwinski given he always seems to get the better of them. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Kalwinski saw the Mustangs), he rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 39 yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 29.90
Diego Arroyo Turns in Season-Best Effort
Kankakee Valley was led to victory by Diego Arroyo, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Arroyo rushed for 22 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 127 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes.
Highland's probably not too fond of Arroyo given he always seems to get the better of them. Arroyo threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns on only 17 passes the last time he and the Trojans duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 26.47
Colton Scott Delivers Best Performance of Season
Lowell was led to victory by Colton Scott, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Scott rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Munster's probably not too fond of Scott given he always seems to get the better of them. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Scott saw the Mustangs), he rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Gamescore: 25.80
Other Notable Players
- Aleks Tatum: 88 yards passing; 105 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.87)
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