6A East Valley 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!
Tait Reynolds Goes Supernova in Queen Creek Win
Starting off the list is Queen Creek's Tait Reynolds, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Reynolds rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run.
If the past is any indication, Reynolds could be in store for another big game when he takes on Red Mountain on Friday. Reynolds rushed for 65 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per attempt the last time he and the Mountain Lions duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 42.80
Kalen Fisher Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, Highland got the W thanks in part to Kalen Fisher playing the best football he has all season. Fisher threw for 267 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes.
Highland's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Fisher and Highland will challenge ALA - Queen Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.10
Simon Lopez and Co. Win Seventh in a Row
Red Mountain picked up their seventh consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Simon Lopez. ALA - Queen Creek had no answer to Lopez as he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 235 yards and a touchdown. Lopez's longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards.
Red Mountain pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Lopez and Red Mountain will head out on the road to face off against Queen Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 29.87
Big Game from Skillings As Williams Field Fell 29-25
Rounding off our Top Five is Q Skillings of Williams Field. Skillings rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns.
Williams Field is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4. Skillings and Williams Field will face off against Perry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 21.18
Other Notable Players
- Jayshon Liles: 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 17.50)
- Gavin Priest: 102 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 16.70)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
