4A Mountain Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Thursday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Samere Ellis Delivers Best Performance of Season
Eldorado was led to victory by Samere Ellis, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday. Ellis rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries.
With the win, Eldorado broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-6. Ellis and Eldorado will host Del Sol at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 36.30
While Pinecrest Academy Cadence might've come up empty on Thursday, Levi Jones wasn't going down without a fight. Despite the defeat, Jones was still balling out as he picked up a sack and made three total tackles. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-3. Jones and Pinecrest Academy Cadence will take on Chaparral at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 31.53
Eldorado's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Tristan Savea
Thanks in part to Tristan Savea, Eldorado said goodbye to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season. Savea turned in nothing short of a gem on Thursday, rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
For the season, Savea has run in 6 touchdowns while averaging 77.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.60
Thanks in part to Jordan Malone, Eldorado said goodbye to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season. Malone rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, good enough for us to rate the performance as the best he's had all season long. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
On the season, Malone has run in 2 touchdowns while averaging 29.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.00
Wilson Made His Presence Known in Canyon Springs' 20-6 Win
Bakari Wilson's big game helped extend Canyon Springs's winning streak to four on Thursday. Chaparral had no answer to Wilson as he rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Canyon Springs is undefeated when Wilson posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise.
The win got Canyon Springs back to even at 4-4. Wilson and Canyon Springs will square off against Spring Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 22.80
Other Notable Players
- Kellon Trubey: 75 yards passing (Gamescore: 21.30)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
