4A Kino 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!
Carlos Montoya Jr Dazzles in Walden Grove Win
Starting off the list is Walden Grove's Carlos Montoya Jr, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Montoya Jr made 13 total tackles (5.5 for loss) and defended two passes.
Pueblo's probably not too fond of Montoya Jr given he always seems to get the better of them. When Montoya Jr last faced the Warriors back in October of 2023, he picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 43.48
Jayden Thoreson Delivers Best Effort of Season
On Friday, Mica Mountain got the W thanks in part to Jayden Thoreson playing the best football he has all season. Thoreson threw for 186 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes.
Thoreson and Mica Mountain will head out on the road to take on Sahuaro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunderbolts got just the result they wanted when they last faced the Cougars, probably because Thoreson had a solid game then too: he threw for 137 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 passes. Can he match (or beat) that performance?
Gamescore: 30.90
Jimmy Leon and Co. Win Seventh in a Row
Jimmy Leon's big game helped extend Mica Mountain's winning streak to seven on Friday. Canyon del Oro had no answer to Leon as he picked up 57 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Leon also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making two total tackles.
On the season, Leon has caught 8 touchdowns while averaging 29.7 receiving yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after seven games last season, he was only averaging 19.43 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 30.20
Robert Cash Iii Turns in Season-Best Effort
Robert Cash Iii produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Walden Grove to the win on Friday. Cash Iii rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Walden Grove is undefeated when Cash Iii posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise.
Cash Iii and Walden Grove will square off against Catalina Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last time Cash Iii took on the Falcons, he rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. Can he match (or beat) that performance?
Gamescore: 28.80
Mica Mountain Wins Seventh-Straight Thanks to Cameron Groves
Cameron Groves was instrumental in extending Mica Mountain's winning streak to seven on Friday. Groves turned in nothing short of a gem, picking up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown.all of that, receiving production came thanks to one massive catch
This season, Groves has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 11.9 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 24.88
Other Notable Players
- Josiah Thornwell: 45 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.08)
- Kaleb Layton: 107 yards passing; 24 yards rushing (Gamescore: 19.83)
- Jose Jd Chafin: 1 interception, 4 total tackles (0.5 for loss), and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 17.85)
- Calan Shoals: 39 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 16.15)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
