6A Region III District 23 Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Cardae Mack Delivers Best Effort of Season
On Friday, Atascocita got the W thanks in part to Cardae Mack playing the best football he has all season. Mack rushed for 334 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 113 yards on only nine passes, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
If the past is any indication, Mack could be in store for another big game when he takes on Pearland on Friday. Back in November of 2023 (the last time Mack saw the Oilers), he rushed for 172 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 52 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 82.93
Marquez Xavion Ziair Davis Crosses Big Stat Threshold
Marquez Xavion Ziair Davis was a major factor in Kingwood's victory over Clear Springs on Friday. Xavion Ziair Davis made a major impact, rushing for 152 yards and four touchdowns, while also catching a touchdown. Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 2.1 rushing touchdowns per game.
Kingwood's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4. Their road trip will continue as they head out to face Fort Bend Elkins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 51.07
Blake Thomas' Big Game Leads Summer Creek over Clear Falls
Summer Creek found a leader in Blake Thomas as the team took down Clear Falls on Friday. Thomas turned in nothing short of a gem, rushing for 21 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 219 yards and two touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes.
This year, Thomas has thrown 28 touchdowns (and and only 4 pick) while averaging 214.5 passing yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after 11 games last season, he had 16 passing touchdowns.
Gamescore: 37.70
Sam Malone Turns in Another Game with at Least Five Total Tackles
Sam Malone continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his 21st-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least five total tackles. He turned in his biggest game of the season, picking up two sacks, forcing a fumble, and making 19 total tackles.
This season, Malone has averaged 10.2 total tackles per game and for the season has 4 sacks. He is looking even better than he did last year: after ten games last season, he had one sack.
Gamescore: 35.50
A Season-Best Effort from Kaleb Maryland Leads North Shore over Deer Park
On Thursday, North Shore got the W thanks in part to Kaleb Maryland playing the best football he has all season. Maryland threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns while completing 82.4% of his passes, and also rushed for 49 yards, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
The victory for North Shore keeps them at an undefeated 11-0. Maryland and North Shore will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Ridge Point at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 33.37
Other Notable Players
- Tory Blaylock: 116 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 29.60)
- Casen Mcdonald: 2 sacks and 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 26.75)
- D?Andre Hardeman Jr.: 63 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 22.60)
- Brandon Jones: 2 interception (1TD) and 3 total tackles (Gamescore: 19.25)
- Kaleb Bailey: 44 yards passing; 68 yards rushing (Gamescore: 18.93)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
