4A Region 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!
Keagan Statler Turns in Season-Best Performance
Keagan Statler produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Highland to the win on Friday. Statler rushed for 191 yards and four touchdowns on only ten carries, and also caught a touchdown. The effort marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in August of 2023. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making two total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Statler is probably looking forward to his next game, a home matchup against Westside on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Statler saw the Warriors), he rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also picked up 52 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 75.08
Owen Mclaughlin Turns in Another Game with at Least 113 Rushing Yards
On Friday, Southside got the W thanks in part to Owen McLaughlin playing the best football he has all season. McLaughlin's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 113 rushing yards. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 51 yards.
The victory for Southside keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. McLaughlin and Southside will face off against Trumann at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 62.37
Postell Jr Made His Presence Known in Trumann's 26-20 Defeat
Tony Postell Jr posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He rushed for 228 yards and a touchdown while picking up 12.7 yards per carry. He showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 50 yards.
Trumann is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6. Postell Jr and Trumann are taking a road trip to square off against Southside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 45.50
Trey Allen and Co. Win Eighth in a Row
Trey Allen was instrumental in extending Southside's winning streak to eight on Friday. Allen was unstoppable, throwing for 133 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
For the season, Allen has thrown 6 touchdowns while averaging 100.2 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 29.07
A Season-Best Performance from Tayson Brink Leads Highland over Cave City
Tayson Brink produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Highland to the win on Friday. Brink rushed for 51 yards and two touchdowns.
For the season, Brink has run in 3 touchdowns while averaging 21.5 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.00
Other Notable Players
- Andrew Plummer: 1 interception and 20 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 26.25)
- Gentry Shirley-Hoskinds: 17 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 22.50)
- Dillon Mcdougal: 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 18.50)
- Bradon Whitsett: 75 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 18.28)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
