NCISAA Big East 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!
Elijiah Oehlke Drops League-Best Performance on Thursday
Starting off the list is Trinity Christian's Elijiah Oehlke, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Oehlke threw for 148 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 43 yards.
If history really does repeat itself, Oehlke might just drop another big game when he faces off against Sandhills T on Friday. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Oehlke saw the Titans), he threw for 116 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Gamescore: 34.37
Herakovich Posts Huge Game in 36-15 Victory
Winning always takes teamwork, but on Friday Cooper Herakovich stepped things up a notch to give North Raleigh Christian Academy the 'W'. Herakovich was dynamite, throwing for 217 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 37 yards and a touchdown.
The victory got North Raleigh Christian Academy back to even at 2-2. Herakovich and North Raleigh Christian Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Harrells Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th.
Gamescore: 33.57
Carlstrom Made His Presence Known in Wake Christian Academy's 26-19 Loss
While Wake Christian Academy might've come up empty on Friday, Boaz Carlstrom wasn't going down without a fight. Carlstrom was unstoppable, rushing for ten yards. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up two sacks and making 12 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Wake Christian Academy dropped their record down to 1-2 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Carlstrom and Wake Christian Academy will take on Louisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 32.30
Taylor Monk's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Wake Christian Academy over South Wake
Keeping Carlstrom company is Taylor Monk, a fellow Wake Christian Academy player. He picked up two sacks, forced two fumbles, and made nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
On the year, Monk has averaged 6 tackles per game and for the season has 2.5 sacks.
Gamescore: 31.25
Dontario Austin's Making Hot Streak Continues Against North Wake S
Rounding off our Top Five is Dontario Austin of Trinity Christian. Austin picked up two sacks and made nine total tackles (4.0 for loss). Austin is crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least nine every time he's taken the field this season.
This year, Austin has averaged 12 tackles per game and for the season has two sacks.
Gamescore: 29.50
Other Notable Players
- Jackson Martinez: 2 sacks and 8 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 25.75)
- Jarrod Miller: 59 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 22.25)
- Demetrius Jones: 39 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.30)
- Karlfonza McLean-Smith: 72 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 19.37)
- Micah Finnicum: 1 sack, 9 total tackles, and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 18.50)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
