3A Region 3 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!
Jace Blake's Rushing Yards a New Career-High
Starting off the list is Walnut Ridge's Jace Blake, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. On Friday Blake made two total tackles, good enough to also set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Walnut Ridge pushed their record up to 7-3 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. Blake and Walnut Ridge will venture away from home to take on Rison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 31.17
Harrisburg was sadly handed a defeat on Friday, but Andrew England did his best to prevent it. England was unstoppable, making six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
On the season, England has averaged 8 total tackles per game. It gets even more impressive: after ten games last season, he was only averaging 2.5 rushing yards per game. This year he is averaging 58.7 rushing yards.
Gamescore: 30.93
Reynolds Posts Huge Game in 42-7 Victory
Newport picked up their fourth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Luke Reynolds. Reynolds did his part (and then some), throwing for 188 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground for the 'W'.
For the year, Reynolds has thrown 20 touchdowns while averaging 132.9 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 29.93
Demetric Denton Makes It Two for Newport
Another Newport player making an appearance on this list is Demetric Denton. He forced a fumble and made two total tackles.
Gamescore: 25.60
Buddah Harris Rounds Out Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Buddah Harris of Rivercrest. Harris picked up 76 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Rivercrest pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Harris and Rivercrest will challenge Fouke at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 24.77
Other Notable Players
- Enrique Perez: 77 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 22.60)
- Jakavion Williams: 78 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.55)
- Terry Gentry: 78 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 20.40)
- Kiandrea Barker: 60 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 17.90)
- Jersie Cunningham: 88 yards passing; 45 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 16.07)
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