Columbus City - North 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!
Ta'john Royster Delivers Best Effort of Season
Ta'John Royster produced his most outstanding game to date while leading East to the win on Friday. Royster rushed for 158 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
The win was the sixth in a row for East, bringing their record for this year to 7-1. Royster and East will face off against Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 48.28
Brock Came Up Big in Linden-Mckinley's 38-10 Win
Davell Brock was instrumental in extending Linden-McKinley's winning streak to four on Friday. Brock was dynamite, rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also throwing for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
Linden-McKinley's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3. Brock and Linden-McKinley will venture away from home to challenge Mifflin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 33.60
Aaron Britford and Co. Win Sixth in a Row
Aaron Britford's big game helped extend East's winning streak to six on Friday. Nobody could stop Britford as he rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
For the season, Britford has averaged 73.5 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 25.17
Darion Matlock Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Darion Matlock was instrumental in extending East's winning streak to six on Friday. Matlock rushed for 79 yards, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 69 yards.
On the year, Matlock has averaged 35.9 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 22.85
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