This Week's Top Player Performances from Across the League
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!
Latrell Allen Crosses Big Stat Threshold
Westover came up short on Friday despite Latrell Allen delivering his best game to date. Allen rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. The performance once again pushed his average rushing yardage north of 100 yards per game (103.8). He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 98-yard run.
Westover dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home. Allen and the Wolverines will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on South View at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
Gamescore: 63.07
Pone Made His Presence Known in Seventy-First's 36-28 Win
Seventy-First picked up their fourth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Shon Pone. Pone was unstoppable, picking up 120 receiving yards and one TD, while also rushing for 91 yards and one score on only nine carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended one pass.
Seventy-First's win bumped their record up to 4-1. Pone and the Falcons will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Douglas Byrd at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
Gamescore: 45.10
A Season-Best Effort from Cristian Simmons Leads South View over Overhills
South View was led to victory by Cristian Simmons, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Simmons rushed for 200 yards and two scores. The performance once again pushed his average rushing yardage north of 100 yards per game (102.8). His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 100 rushing yards.
South View's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. Simmons and the Tigers will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Westover at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
Gamescore: 40.48
Dezhian Roberts Crosses Big Stat Threshold
On Friday, St. Pauls got the W thanks in part to Dezhian Roberts playing the best football he has all season. Roberts picked up three sacks and made 12 total tackles (6.0 for loss). Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 1.2 sacks per game.
The win keeps St. Pauls at an undefeated 5-0. Roberts and the Bulldogs will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against E.E. Smith at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
Gamescore: 39.00
Jakhi Purcell Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Friday, St. Pauls got the W thanks in part to Jakhi Purcell playing the best football he has all season. Purcell forced one fumble, made seven total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception. He showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 66 yards.
For the year, Purcell has averaged 4.4 total tackles per game and for the season has 2 interceptions.
Gamescore: 38.98
Other Notable Players
- Jayson Franklin: 101 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 36.75)
- R'Maunni Watson: 150 yards passing; 80 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 35.60)
- Brendan Jones: 2 sacks, 1 interception (1TD), and 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 34.50)
- Graeme Dinwiddie: 1 sack and 10 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.25)
- Armani Jones: 1 sack and 9 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 17.75)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
