Delta League 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!
A Season-Best Effort from Kate Myers Leads Pleasant Grove over Franklin
Pleasant Grove was led to victory by Kate Myers, who turned in her biggest game of the season on Thursday. Myers rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 154 yards and three touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. Her longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards.
If history really does repeat itself, Myers might just drop another big game when she faces off against Monterey Trail on Tuesday. When Myers last faced the Mustangs back in September, she rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 59.37
Avery Nogosek Delivers Best Effort of Season
Avery Nogosek produced her most outstanding game to date while leading Cosumnes Oaks to the win on Thursday. Nogosek threw for 151 yards and four touchdowns.
For the season, Nogosek has thrown 10 touchdowns while averaging 123.2 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.07
Pleasant Grove Wins Ninth-Straight Thanks to Emmelyn Goodpasture
Pleasant Grove picked up their ninth consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Emmelyn Goodpasture. Goodpasture picked up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown. The effort also marked the most rushing yards (ten) she has had since back in August. She also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending two passes.
On the year, Goodpasture has caught 4 touchdowns while averaging 14.9 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 24.53
Big Game from Phearson As Franklin Fell 39-13
Kalani Phearson put up the most rushing yards she's had since back in September on Thursday. She threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 40 yards.
With the loss, Franklin broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-5. Phearson and Franklin will square off against Dixon at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Gamescore: 23.57
Aletha Singleton Makes It Two for Franklin
Keeping Phearson company is Aletha Singleton, a fellow Franklin player. She picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown.
On the year, Singleton has caught 7 touchdowns while averaging 49.7 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 18.77
Other Notable Players
- Abby Greene: 134 yards receiving (Gamescore: 17.58)
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