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!
A Season-Best Effort from Alex Wolfe Leads Waterford over Gustine
Alex Wolfe produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Waterford to the win 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 season, Wolfe has run in 7 touchdowns while averaging 95.7 rushing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 0.14 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 48.75
Marcus Gray Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Stone Ridge Christian was led to victory by Marcus Gray, who turned in his biggest game of the season 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 win was the sixth in a row for Stone Ridge Christian, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. Gray and Stone Ridge Christian will face off against Mariposa County at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 46.90
Kayden Downey Delivers Best Effort of Season
Kayden Downey produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Stone Ridge Christian to the win on Friday. 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 Goes Supernova in Stone Ridge Christian Win
Stone Ridge Christian picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Daijon O?Neil. Le Grand had no answer to O?Neil as he picked up 88 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
O?Neil might have his next game, a home matchup with Mariposa County, circled on his calendar. 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 Rounds Out 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 dropped their record down to 1-6 with the defeat, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season. Butler and Mariposa County will host Stone Ridge Christian at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 24.30
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