Big West - Lower 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!
Ryder Smith Delivers Best Performance of Season
Great Oak was led to victory by Ryder Smith, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Smith picked up 1.5 sacks, made 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defended a pass, good enough to also set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up 1.5 sacks, made 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defended a pass.
On the year, Smith has averaged 9 total tackles per game and for the season has 4.5 sacks. It gets even more impressive: after eight games last season, he had five rushing touchdowns. This year he is already up to nine.
Gamescore: 68.32
Andrew Dixon Delivers Electric Performance Vs Temecula Valley
Andrew Dixon continued his hot streak on Friday by dropping his third-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least five total tackles. He picked up four sacks and made nine total tackles (6.0 for loss).
If history really does repeat itself, Dixon might just drop another big game when he faces off against Murrieta Mesa on Thursday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Dixon saw the Rams), he picked up 0.5 sacks and made 23 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 40.00
Big Game from Celestine As Murrieta Mesa Won 70-0
Murrieta Mesa picked up their third consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Artyon Celestine. Celestine did his part (and then some), rushing for 139 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries for the 'W'. He has become a key player for Murrieta Mesa: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise.
Celestine and Murrieta Mesa will venture away from home to take on King at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Celestine will face off against Noah Villarreal, the Wolves' star running back. With so much talent on the field, fans are surely in for an exciting game. The only thing left to see is who brings home the W.
Gamescore: 37.00
Noah Cuenca Has Career Rushing Day
Noah Cuenca posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns.
On the season, Cuenca has thrown 10 touchdowns (and and only 1 picks) while averaging 188.6 passing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he had one passing touchdown.
Gamescore: 30.63
Trey Gamble Jr. Makes It Two for Murrieta Mesa
The second Murrieta Mesa player making an appearance here is Trey Gamble Jr., and for good reason. He threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes. Murrieta Mesa is undefeated when Gamble Jr. posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise.
Gamble Jr. and Murrieta Mesa will head out to take on King at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will pit Gamble Jr. up against the Wolves' star signal caller Noah Cuenca. So who wins this QB-duel? There's only one way to know for sure.
Gamescore: 26.00
Other Notable Players
- Derek Conn: 118 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 18.30)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
