6A West 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!
Greenwood Wins 18th-Straight Thanks to Kane Archer
Kane Archer was instrumental in extending Greenwood's winning streak to 18 on Friday. Archer turned in nothing short of a gem, throwing for 242 yards and five touchdowns while completing 84.2% of his passes, and also rushing for 41 yards and a touchdown.
Russellville had to have seen this coming; the last time they saw Archer it was a similar story. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Archer saw the Cyclones), he rushed for 175 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.9% of his passes.
Gamescore: 51.03
Cameron Keller Delivers Best Performance of Season
On Friday, Van Buren got the W thanks in part to Cameron Keller playing the best football he has all season. Keller rushed for 214 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.2 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Keller is probably looking forward to his next game, a road matchup against Lake Hamilton on Friday. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Keller saw the Wolves), he rushed for 117 yards and four touchdowns.
Gamescore: 39.18
Hayden Williford Turns in Season-Best Effort
Van Buren was led to victory by Hayden Williford, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Williford threw for 223 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per attempt, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Williford and Van Buren are taking a road trip to square off against Lake Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will pit Williford up against the Wolves' star quarterback Landon West. With so much talent on the field, fans are surely in for an exciting game. The only thing left to see is who brings home the W.
Gamescore: 38.57
A Season-Best Effort from Wilson Key Leads Southside over Lake Hamilton
On Friday, Southside had to settle for second even though Wilson Key put up the best numbers he has all season. Key threw for 234 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Southside's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-2. Key and Southside will square off against Shiloh Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 33.80
Hayden Barton's Big Game Leads Lake Hamilton over Southside
Rounding off our Top Five is Hayden Barton of Lake Hamilton. Barton rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 106 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Barton might have his next game, a home matchup with Van Buren, circled on his calendar. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Barton saw the Pointers), he rushed for 188 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per carry.
Gamescore: 30.68
Other Notable Players
- Champ Davis: 105 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 24.67)
- Carson Jackson: 78 yards rushing, 1 TD ; 28 yards receiving (Gamescore: 22.65)
- Trenton Cooley: 93 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.83)
- Gage Hanna: 8 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 18.00)
- Grant Karnes: 43 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 17.83)
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