Gateway 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!
Jordan Lauago Delivers Best Performance of Season
La Mirada was led to victory by Jordan Lauago, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Lauago rushed for 200 yards and three touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
If history really does repeat itself, Lauago might just drop another big game when he faces off against Mayfair on Friday. Lauago picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 42 yards the last time he and the Monsoons duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 46.58
Big Game from Johnson As Mayfair Won 27-26
Louis Johnson put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in October of 2023 on Friday. He rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run.
If the past is any indication, Johnson could be in store for another big game when he takes on La Mirada on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Johnson saw the Matadores), he rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 33.60
Bernardo Blanco Goes Supernova in Downey Victory
Bernardo Blanco was a major factor in Downey's victory over Bellflower on Friday. Nobody could stop Blanco as he rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Downey pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Blanco and Downey will square off against Dominguez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.60
While Darrell Frazier delivered a dominant effort on Friday, a win just wasn't in the cards for Dominguez. Despite the loss, Frazier was still balling out as he made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Dominguez is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5. Frazier and Dominguez will head out to take on Downey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 22.05
Mikaele Fitu-Ahkui Makes It Two for Dominguez
Another Dominguez player making an appearance on this list is Mikaele Fitu-Ahkui. He threw for 110 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown.
For the year, Fitu-Ahkui has thrown 9 touchdowns while averaging 138 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 20.73
Other Notable Players
- Jalill Harris: 13 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.25)
- Jeremiah Calvin: 145 yards passing; 45 yards rushing (Gamescore: 19.97)
- Jayden Gonzalez: 118 yards passing (Gamescore: 17.57)
- Skyedann Bobo-Gunther: 47 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 17.03)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
