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!
A Season-Best Effort from Samere Ellis Leads Eldorado over Valley
On Thursday, Eldorado got the W thanks in part to Samere Ellis playing the best football he has all season. Ellis rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries.
With the victory, Eldorado broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-6. Ellis and Eldorado will be playing at home against 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 be playing at home against 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. Nobody could stop Savea on Thursday as he rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
On the year, 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 produced his best game of the campaign on Thursday: he rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. 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
Pinecrest Academy Cadence Gets a Boost from Trubey in 28-27 Defeat
The second Pinecrest Academy Cadence player making an appearance here is Kellon Trubey, and for good reason. He threw for 75 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 5-for-5 passing. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
This season, Trubey has thrown 14 touchdowns while averaging 178.3 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 21.30
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
