C2 District 4 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!
Jordan Williams Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Starting off the list is Ord's Jordan Williams, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. On Friday Williams rushed for 177 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 9.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 130 yards and a touchdown, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games.
This season, Williams has thrown 12 touchdowns while averaging 114.8 passing yards per game. It gets even more impressive: after eight games last season, he had one rushing touchdown. This year he is already up to nine.
Gamescore: 69.92
BENES Came Up Big in Boone Central's 28-21 Win
BROGAN BENES's big game helped extend Boone Central's winning streak to five on Friday. BENES was dynamite, rushing for 231 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also picking up 32 receiving yards. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run.
On the year, BENES has thrown 1 touchdown (and no picks) while averaging 14.2 passing yards per game. It gets even more impressive: after eight games last season, he had two rushing touchdowns. This year he is already up to ten.
Gamescore: 56.58
Gage Sack Turns in Season-Best Performance
St. Paul was led to victory by Gage Sack, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Sack rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also picked up 75 receiving yards and a touchdown. The effort marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in October of 2023.all of that, receiving production came thanks to one massive catch
The win snapped St. Paul's losing streak at nine games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-7 record. Sack and St. Paul will be playing in front of their home fans against Grand Island Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 44.98
Tyion Francis' Rushing Yards a New Career-High
Cross County came up short on Friday despite Tyion Francis delivering his best game to date. Francis rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Cross County dropped their record down to 3-5 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. Francis and Cross County will look to defend their home field on Friday against Centura at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 40.25
Sack Posts Huge Game in 28-21 Loss
Rounding off our Top Five is Grayson Sack of Grand Island Central Catholic. Sack threw for 177 yards and three touchdowns.
Grand Island Central Catholic moved to 6-2 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak. Sack and Grand Island Central Catholic will take on St. Paul at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 34.85
Other Notable Players
- Trevin Grabowski: 133 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 28.30)
- Cody Kuszak: 92 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 27.10)
- Graham Stava: 102 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 24.70)
- Bradyn Hazen: 18 total tackles (Gamescore: 22.50)
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