AA - Western Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Thursday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
A Season-Best Performance from Cole Graham Leads Capital over Flathead
On Thursday, Capital got the W thanks in part to Cole Graham playing the best football he has all season. Graham rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries. The performance marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in October of 2023.
If history really does repeat itself, Graham might just drop another big game when he faces off against Butte on Thursday. Graham rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries the last time he and the Bulldogs duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 66.68
Presley Posts Huge Game in 35-7 Victory
Jackson Presley was a major factor in Glacier's victory over Big Sky on Thursday. Big Sky had no answer to Presley as he threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
If the past is any indication, Presley could be in store for another big game when he takes on Sentinel on Friday. Presley threw for 311 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.9% of his passes the last time he and the Spartans duked it out back in November of 2023.
Gamescore: 40.57
Helena Wins Third-Straight Thanks to Trygve Braun
Trygve Braun's big game helped extend Helena's winning streak to three on Thursday. Braun was dynamite, rushing for 86 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 97 receiving yards.
The win got Helena back to even at 4-4. Braun and Helena will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Big Sky at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 36.77
Kobe Dorcheus Delivers Electric Performance Vs Big Sky
The second Glacier player making an appearance here is Kobe Dorcheus, and for good reason. He rushed for 196 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry.
Big Sky had to have seen this coming; the last time they saw Dorcheus it was a similar story. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Dorcheus saw the Eagles), he rushed for 93 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Gamescore: 33.88
Other Notable Players
- Carter Taylor: 31 yards receiving, 1 TD ; 101 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 32.83)
- Merek Mihelish: 207 yards passing; 40 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 26.90)
- Sam Sampson: 176 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 24.27)
- Ryan Haidle: 67 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 22.58)
- Jace Koshatka: 166 yards passing; 25 yards rushing (Gamescore: 21.87)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
