Mid-Eastern 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!
Simon Barber Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, North Decatur got the W thanks in part to Simon Barber playing the best football he has all season. Barber rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
The victory was the seventh in a row for North Decatur, bringing their record for this year to 8-1. Barber and North Decatur are taking a road trip to face off against Edinburgh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 33.72
Jarrett Helman was a major factor in Shenandoah's win over Monroe Central on Friday. Monroe Central had no answer to Helman as he forced a fumble, made six total tackles, and defended a pass. Helman also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble, making six total tackles, and defending a pass.
This year, Helman has averaged 7.1 total tackles per game. It gets even more impressive: after nine games last season, he was only averaging 18.22 rushing yards per game. This year he is averaging 37.56 rushing yards.
Gamescore: 31.98
Owen Eldridge and Co. Win Seventh in a Row
Owen Eldridge was instrumental in extending North Decatur's winning streak to seven on Friday. Eldridge turned in nothing short of a gem, picking up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown.
If history really does repeat itself, Eldridge might just drop another big game when he faces off against Edinburgh on Friday. When Eldridge last faced the Lancers last Friday, he rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 26.45
Big Game from Thackery As North Decatur Won 33-0
Corbin Thackery was instrumental in extending North Decatur's winning streak to seven on Friday. Thackery was dynamite, rushing for 122 yards. His rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 101 rushing yards.
If the past is any indication, Thackery could be in store for another big game when he takes on Edinburgh on Friday. Thackery rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries the last time he and the Lancers duked it out last Friday.
Gamescore: 25.33
Max Seaburn Makes It Two for Shenandoah
Another Shenandoah player making an appearance on this list is Max Seaburn. He picked up 24 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 39 yards.
For the year, Seaburn has caught 4 touchdowns while averaging 16.1 receiving yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after nine games last season, he was only averaging four receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.37
Other Notable Players
- Mason Morris: 105 yards passing (Gamescore: 20.53)
- Elijah Edon: 245 yards passing; 21 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 20.33)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
