Southern 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!
Alex Wolfe Delivers Best Effort of Season
Waterford was led to victory by Alex Wolfe, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Wolfe rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
This year, Wolfe has run in 7 touchdowns while averaging 95.7 rushing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after seven games last season, he was only averaging 0.14 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 48.75
Marcus Gray Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Marcus Gray produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Stone Ridge Christian to the win on Friday. Gray threw for 192 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
The victory (which was Stone Ridge Christian's sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Gray and Stone Ridge Christian will take on Mariposa County at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 46.90
A Season-Best Effort from Kayden Downey Leads Stone Ridge Christian over Le Grand
On Friday, Stone Ridge Christian got the W thanks in part to Kayden Downey playing the best football he has all season. Downey picked up 68 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended five passes.
This year, Downey has caught 6 touchdowns while averaging 57 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.97
Daijon O?Neil Dazzles in Stone Ridge Christian Win
Daijon O?Neil was instrumental in extending Stone Ridge Christian's winning streak to six on Friday. O?Neil turned in nothing short of a gem, picking up 88 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
If history really does repeat itself, O?Neil might just drop another big game when he faces off against Mariposa County on Friday. Back in September of 2023 (the last time O?Neil saw the Grizzlies), he rushed for 159 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries.
Gamescore: 27.22
Laten Butler Makes Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Laten Butler of Mariposa County. Butler picked up 54 receiving yards, and also rushed for 50 yards.
Mariposa County's defeat was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6. Butler and Mariposa County will welcome Stone Ridge Christian at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 24.30
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