6A Region IV District 29 Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Kael Hatnot's Big Game Leads Johnson over United
Starting off the list is Johnson's Kael Hatnot, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Hatnot rushed for 246 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run.
Johnson's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-4. Hatnot and Johnson are on the road again on Saturday to play Los Fresnos at 3:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 68.80
Isaiah Mackey Turns in Another Game with at Least Four Passing Touchdowns
Isaiah Mackey put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in September on Friday. He threw for 205 yards and four touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 85 yards on only seven carries. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last six games he's played.
East Central's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Mackey and East Central will square off against Weslaco at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 46.57
Steele Wins Seventh-Straight Thanks to CHAD WARNER
CHAD WARNER's big game helped extend Steele's winning streak to seven on Thursday. WARNER threw for 258 yards and five touchdowns while completing 90.9% of his passes, good enough to also set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Steele's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. WARNER and Steele will challenge Pharr-San Juan-Alamo at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 45.90
Royal Capell Delivers Best Performance of Season
On Thursday, Steele got the W thanks in part to Royal Capell playing the best football he has all season. Capell picked up 132 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 55 yards.
For the year, Capell has caught 12 touchdowns while averaging 105.5 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 31.53
Myron Robinson Makes It Two for East Central
The second East Central player making an appearance here is Myron Robinson, and for good reason. He rushed for 53 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 35 receiving yards and a touchdown.
This year, Robinson has run in 6 touchdowns while averaging 81.1 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.78
Other Notable Players
- Jalen Cooper: 101 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 16.43)
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