Manzanita 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!
Cashton Scott Crosses Big Stat Threshold
Starting off the list is Desert Christian Academy's Cashton Scott, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Scott picked up three sacks and made eight total tackles. He's now once again averaging 100+ rushing yards (140.8) per game. His longest rush was for an incredible 90 yards.
The win (which was Desert Christian Academy's fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. Scott and Desert Christian Academy will host Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 127.55
A Season-Best Performance from Samuel Mourhess Leads Desert Chapel over Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac Catholic School
On Friday, Desert Chapel got the W thanks in part to Samuel Mourhess playing the best football he has all season. Mourhess threw for 486 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 14.3 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown. Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 3.2 passing touchdowns per game.
This year, Mourhess has thrown 16 touchdowns while averaging 324.2 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 77.00
Big Game from Ludwig As Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac Catholic School Fell 60-42
While Luke Ludwig delivered a dominant effort on Friday, a win just wasn't in the cards for Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School. Ludwig was unstoppable, picking up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 84 yards and a touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making seven total tackles and defending four passes.
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. Ludwig and Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School will head out to square off against Desert Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 53.68
Joey Rayas Has Career-Day on Friday
On Friday, Hamilton got the W thanks in part to Joey Rayas playing the best football he has all season. Rayas rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also caught a touchdown, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. His longest rush was for an impressive 51 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Rayas and Hamilton are taking a road trip to take on California Military Institute at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will pit Rayas up against the Rough Riders' star RB Josue Reyes. Will the matchup be decided in the trenches? We'll have our answer very soon.
Gamescore: 43.48
Other Notable Players
- Noah Gabbard: 177 yards passing; 53 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 35.65)
- Kaidin Johnson: 95 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 32.45)
- Jayvon Garcia: 160 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 28.67)
- Mason Ladanne: 115 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 23.92)
- Jorden Jensen: 65 yards rushing, 1 TD ; 34 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 23.85)
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