6A Region IV District 30 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 Performance from Hector Benavides Leads Alexander over Medina Valley
Alexander came up short on Friday despite Hector Benavides delivering his best game to date. Benavides wasn't messing around, forcing a fumble and making 17 total tackles (2.0 for loss). The game was his 14th straight with five or more total tackles dating back to last season.
For the year, Benavides has averaged 11.3 total tackles per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 7.29 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 29.75
Big Game from Flores As Eagle Pass Won 24-17
Luis Flores was a major factor in Eagle Pass's win over Laredo LBJ on Friday. Laredo LBJ had no answer to Flores as he rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown.
Eagle Pass now has a winning record of 3-2. Flores will have a chance to log another big game when he takes on Alexander on Saturday.
Gamescore: 25.48
Luna Posts Huge Game in 31-17 Win
Jorge Luna was a major factor in United's win over Del Rio on Friday. Del Rio had no answer to Luna as he threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.4% of his passes.
United has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. Luna and United will be playing at home against Medina Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 25.30
Del Rio Gets a Boost from Rodriguez in 31-17 Defeat
Del Rio was sadly handed a loss on Friday, but Fermin Rodriguez did his best to prevent it. Rodriguez was unstoppable, rushing for 126 yards and a touchdown.
Del Rio has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. Rodriguez and Del Rio will venture away from home to face off against United South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 23.20
Caleb Palomo Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, Alexander had to settle for second even though Caleb Palomo put up the best numbers he has all season. Palomo made 16 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
On the season, Palomo has averaged 10 total tackles per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 0.14 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 22.25
Other Notable Players
- Colt Lozano: 135 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 20.33)
- Frankie J. Fuentes: 21 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 19.25)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
