Northwest Crossroads 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!
Marco Castro's Big Game Leads Kankakee Valley over Highland
Kankakee Valley's five-game losing streak is now nothing but a memory thanks in part to Marco Castro. Castro did his part (and then some), rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per carry, and also picking up 32 receiving yards for the 'W'. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 105 rushing yards dating back to last season.
If the past is any indication, Castro could be in store for another big game when he takes on Munster on Friday. Castro rushed for 320 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per carry the last time he and the Mustangs duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 57.43
Shearer Came Up Big in Hobart's 61-58 Loss
Hobart was sadly handed a defeat on Friday, but Willy Shearer did his best to prevent it. Shearer was unstoppable, rushing for 79 yards and three touchdowns. Hobart is 2-1 when Shearer posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 2-3 otherwise.
Hammond Morton had to have seen this coming; the last time they saw Shearer it was a similar story. When Shearer last faced the Governors back in October of 2023, he rushed for 230 yards and five touchdowns.
Gamescore: 41.22
Brody Kalwinski Goes Supernova in Lowell Victory
Brody Kalwinski was a major factor in Lowell's victory over Munster on Friday. Kalwinski was unstoppable, rushing for 43 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 123 yards and a touchdown on only seven passes.
Munster had to have seen this coming; the last time they saw Kalwinski it was a similar story. Kalwinski rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 39 yards and a touchdown the last time he and the Mustangs duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 29.90
Diego Arroyo Turns in Season-Best Effort
Kankakee Valley was led to victory by Diego Arroyo, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Arroyo rushed for 22 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 127 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes.
Highland had to have seen this coming; the last time they saw Arroyo it was a similar story. When Arroyo last faced the Trojans back in October of 2023, he threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns on only 17 passes.
Gamescore: 26.47
Colton Scott Delivers Best Performance of Season
Colton Scott produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Lowell to the win on Friday. Scott rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 56 yards.
Scott must have Munster's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Scott saw the Mustangs), he rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Gamescore: 25.80
Other Notable Players
- Aleks Tatum: 88 yards passing; 105 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.87)
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