Sierra Foothill 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!
Kaleb Edwards Earns League's Top Spot
Starting off the list is Oak Ridge's Kaleb Edwards, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Edwards picked up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown.
This year, Edwards has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 72 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 35.80
Rocklin Gets a Boost from Merino in 42-0 Win
Winning always takes teamwork, but on Friday Rafi Merino stepped things up a notch to give Rocklin the 'W'. Nobody could stop Merino as he rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
For the year, Merino has run in 10 touchdowns while averaging 89.3 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 34.60
Ryder Lyons Delivers Electric Performance Vs Oak Ridge
Ryder Lyons's big game helped extend Folsom's winning streak to four on Friday. Lyons was dynamite, throwing for 291 yards and five touchdowns.
If history really does repeat itself, Lyons might just drop another big game when he faces off against Del Oro on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Lyons saw the Golden Eagles), he threw for 219 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 80 yards and three touchdowns.
Gamescore: 34.10
Jameson Powell Turns in Season-Best Effort
Jameson Powell produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Folsom to the win on Friday. Powell picked up 121 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
If the past is any indication, Powell could be in store for another big game when he takes on Del Oro on Friday. Powell picked up 142 receiving yards and a touchdown the last time he and the Golden Eagles duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 30.68
Keeley Came Up Big in Rocklin's 42-0 Win
Another Rocklin player making an appearance on this list is Derek Keeley. He rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 105 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Whitney's probably not too fond of Keeley given he always seems to get the better of them. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Keeley saw the Wildcats), he rushed for 99 yards and five touchdowns.
Gamescore: 29.97
Other Notable Players
- Teddy Rios: 82 yards passing (Gamescore: 23.07)
- Reeve Slone: 135 yards passing; 45 yards rushing (Gamescore: 20.50)
- Taniela Tupou: 89 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 19.23)
- Ryan Reeves: 62 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 18.37)
- Chris Effiong Jr.: 63 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 17.40)
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