Tri-County - Kings Canyon 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!
Bacon Came Up Big in Reedley's 34-31 Loss
Starting off the list is Reedley's Will Bacon, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Bacon rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 127 yards on only seven passes.
Reedley has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. They and Kingsburg are set to duel on Friday.
Gamescore: 39.17
Micah Paden Turns in Season-Best Effort
Micah Paden produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Central Valley Christian to the win on Friday. Paden rushed for 136 yards and three touchdowns.
The win got Central Valley Christian back to even at 4-4. Paden and Central Valley Christian will head out on the road to challenge Washington Union at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 36.00
Ej Andres Makes It Two for Reedley
The second Reedley player making an appearance here is Ej Andres, and for good reason. He rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 58 receiving yards. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 52 yards.
On the season, Andres has averaged 18.4 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 30.37
Johnathan Vega Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Johnathan Vega posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He made a tackle.
Washington Union moved to 3-5 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. Vega and Washington Union will face off against Central Valley Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 27.23
Big Game from Zuniga Jr. As Washington Union Won 34-31
Another Washington Union player making an appearance on this list is Max Zuniga Jr.. He forced a fumble and made 13 total tackles (4.0 for loss). Zuniga Jr. is crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least nine every time he's taken the field this season.
On the season, Zuniga Jr. has averaged 14 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 24.75
Other Notable Players
- Mckinley Williams: 291 yards passing (Gamescore: 24.40)
- Rashad Perry: 120 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 23.67)
- Alexander Gaytan: 1 sack and 10 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 21.25)
- Kade Holt: 177 yards passing (Gamescore: 16.50)
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