Ohio Capital - Cardinal 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!
Kaiden Molnar Turns in Season-Best Performance
Hilliard Darby was led to victory by Kaiden Molnar, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Molnar rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. The effort marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in October of 2023. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 53 yards.
Hilliard Darby moved to 1-8 with that win, which also ended their nine-game losing streak. Molnar and Hilliard Darby will welcome Marysville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 50.80
Dublin Jerome had to settle for second on Friday, but Nolan Peoples sure wasn't going down easily. Peoples turned in nothing short of a gem, throwing for 409 yards and three touchdowns.
Dublin Jerome dropped their record down to 3-6 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. Peoples and Dublin Jerome will look to defend their home field on Friday against Thomas Worthington at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 28.77
Hilliard Darby's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Logan Krooner
Thanks in part to Logan Krooner, Hilliard Darby said goodbye to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season. Krooner turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday, picking up three sacks, making six total tackles, and defending a pass.
For the season, Krooner has averaged 5.4 total tackles per game and for the season has 4 sacks.
Gamescore: 27.00
Jack Kacherski Delivers Best Performance of Season
Sadly, Jack Kacherski posting his best game of the season wasn't enough to lead Dublin Jerome over Olentangy on Friday. Kacherski picked up 83 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
For the season, Kacherski has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 66.3 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 20.80
Other Notable Players
- Frank Johnson: 1 sack, 1 interception (1TD), and 3 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.25)
- Matty Giannantonio: 131 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 19.68)
- Braylon Griffith: 15 total tackles (0.5 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.25)
- Cooper Tracy: 1 interception, 5 total tackles (1.0 for loss), and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 17.75)
- Jackson Huffman: 70 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 17.55)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
