Manzanita Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played from last Thursday through Saturday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Desert Christian Academy Wins Eighth-Straight Thanks to Cashton Scott
Desert Christian Academy picked up their eighth consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Cashton Scott. Scott was dynamite, making five total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Desert Christian Academy's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Scott and Desert Christian Academy will venture away from home to take on Nuview Bridge at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 57.23
Underclassman Samuel Mourhess Comes Up Big Against San Jacinto Valley Academy
While it always takes a team to win, one person punching above their weight class on Saturday was Samuel Mourhess. He was unstoppable, throwing for 412 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.7 yards per attempt, and also punching in two touchdowns on the ground.
On the season, Mourhess has thrown 23 touchdowns while averaging 323.4 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 46.27
Seth Aanestad Turns in Season-Best Performance
Hamilton came up short on Thursday despite Seth Aanestad delivering his best game to date. Aanestad picked up 157 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. He is becoming a predictor of Hamilton's success: when he posts at least two receiving touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 2-4 when he doesn't).
Aanestad might have his next game, a road matchup with Vasquez, circled on his calendar. Aanestad picked up 133 receiving yards and two touchdowns the last time he and the Mustangs duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 40.27
Nahamani Hamala Makes Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Nahamani Hamala of San Jacinto Valley Academy. Hamala rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 71 receiving yards. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made four total tackles.
San Jacinto Valley Academy dropped their record down to 1-8 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Hamala and San Jacinto Valley Academy will face off against Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.08
Other Notable Players
- Brayden Hutchinson: 144 yards passing; 127 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 29.60)
- Leonardo Rivas: 3 sacks and 7 total tackles (Gamescore: 22.50)
- Elias Famania: 169 yards passing (Gamescore: 15.27)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
