6A District 1 Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Keiser Came Up Big in Piedra Vista's 36-33 Defeat
Starting off the list is Piedra Vista's Brig Keiser, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Keiser rushed for 182 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown.
Piedra Vista is on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. Keiser and Piedra Vista will be playing at home against Cleveland at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 41.28
Ilijah Hansen Delivers Best Effort of Season
On Thursday, Volcano Vista got the W thanks in part to Ilijah Hansen playing the best football he has all season. Hansen threw for 235 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 31 yards.
The victory (which was Volcano Vista's sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Hansen and Volcano Vista will head out to take on Rio Rancho at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.97
Jacob Lesperance Turns in Another Game with at Least Eight Total Tackles
Rio Rancho was led to victory by Jacob Lesperance, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Lesperance wasn't messing around, forcing four fumbles and making 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss). The matchup was his third straight with eight or more total tackles.
The win (which was Rio Rancho's third in a row) raised their record to 5-2. Lesperance and Rio Rancho have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Volcano Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 33.50
Zachai Bradford Turns in Season-Best Performance
Zachai Bradford produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Rio Rancho to the win on Friday. Bradford picked up two sacks, forced a fumble, and made 15 total tackles.
This season, Bradford has averaged 6.8 total tackles per game and for the season has 3 sacks.
Gamescore: 30.25
On Thursday, Volcano Vista got the W thanks in part to Daniel Rios playing the best football he has all season. Rios wasn't messing around, picking up two sacks and making 11 total tackles. The match was his seventh straight with five or more total tackles dating back to last season.
This season, Rios has averaged 8.6 total tackles per game and for the season has 3 sacks. He is looking even better than he did last year: after seven games last season, he was only averaging 1.57 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 26.25
Other Notable Players
- Micah Takahashi: 194 yards passing; 60 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 25.73)
- Thomas Pettus: 8 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and 2 forced fumbles (Gamescore: 21.25)
- Ismael Mendez Iii: 70 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 19.33)
- Ethan Rolon: 49 yards rushing, 1 TD ; 35 yards receiving (Gamescore: 17.78)
- Jordan Hatch: 85 yards passing (Gamescore: 16.17)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
