4A Mountain Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Thursday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Samere Ellis Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Thursday, Eldorado got the W thanks in part to Samere Ellis playing the best football he has all season. Ellis rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Eldorado moved to 1-6 with that win, which also ended their seven-game losing streak. Ellis and Eldorado will look to defend their home field on Friday against Del Sol at 6:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 36.30
While Pinecrest Academy Cadence might've come up empty on Thursday, Levi Jones wasn't going down without a fight. Nobody could stop Jones as he picked up a sack and made three total tackles. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making three total tackles.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-3. Jones and Pinecrest Academy Cadence will square off against Chaparral at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 31.53
Eldorado's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Tristan Savea
Tristan Savea helped snap Eldorado's seven-game losing streak dating back to last season. Savea turned in nothing short of a gem on Thursday, rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
For the year, Savea has run in 6 touchdowns while averaging 77.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.60
Thanks in part to Jordan Malone, Eldorado said goodbye to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season. Malone turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended a pass.
On the season, Malone has run in 2 touchdowns while averaging 29.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.00
Wilson Made His Presence Known in Canyon Springs' 20-6 Win
Bakari Wilson was instrumental in extending Canyon Springs's winning streak to four on Thursday. Nobody could stop Wilson as he rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Canyon Springs is undefeated when Wilson posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise.
The win got Canyon Springs back to even at 4-4. Wilson and Canyon Springs will face off against Spring Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 22.80
Other Notable Players
- Kellon Trubey: 75 yards passing (Gamescore: 21.30)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
