TAPPS Division II District 1 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!
Gavin Parkhurst Goes Supernova in All S Win
Gavin Parkhurst's big game helped extend All S's winning streak to six on Friday. Nobody could stop Parkhurst as he threw for 155 yards and five touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played.
All S pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. Parkhurst and All S will take on Trinity Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 33.93
Case Cole Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Friday, Midland Christian got the W thanks in part to Case Cole playing the best football he has all season. Cole rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. He's now once again averaging 100+ rushing yards (102.5) per game.
The victory snapped Midland Christian's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. Cole and Midland Christian will challenge Fort Worth Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.38
A Season-Best Effort from Avery Morgan Leads Midland Christian over Southwest Christian School
Midland Christian was led to victory by Avery Morgan, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Morgan rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 158 yards and a touchdown while completing 78.9% of his passes.
For the year, Morgan has thrown 6 touchdowns while averaging 151.7 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 29.63
Midland Christian Gets a Boost from Mathews in 35-8 Win
Another Midland Christian player making an appearance on this list is Isaiah Mathews. He forced a fumble and made 11 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
If history really does repeat itself, Mathews might just drop another big game when he faces off against Fort Worth Christian on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Mathews saw the Cardinals), he picked up two sacks, forced a fumble, and made ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 27.50
Landon Gigliotta Makes Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Landon Gigliotta of Fort Worth Christian. Gigliotta threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Fort Worth Christian, bringing their record for this year to 5-1. Gigliotta and Fort Worth Christian will challenge Midland Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 21.77
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