3A Intermountain Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances across Friday and Saturday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Sawyer Staudt Turns in Season-Best Performance
Sawyer Staudt produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Priest River to the win on Friday. Staudt wasn't messing around, rushing for 264 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 carries. The game was his fifth straight with two or more rushing touchdowns. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run.
The victory (which was Priest River's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-2. Staudt and Priest River will challenge St. Maries at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 70.80
While Julien Ceja-Grimaldo delivered a dominant performance on Friday, a win just wasn't in the cards for St. Maries. Ceja-Grimaldo was unstoppable, making ten total tackles. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 79 yards.
St. Maries is on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6. Ceja-Grimaldo and St. Maries will square off against Priest River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 45.43
Underclassman Porter Lewis Major Player in Kellogg Victory
While Saturday's win was certainly a team effort, someone pulling more than their own weight was underclassman Porter Lewis. He turned in nothing short of a gem on Saturday, rushing for 55 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 336 yards and a touchdown. Kellogg is undefeated when Lewis posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 0-4 otherwise.
On the year, Lewis has thrown 14 touchdowns while averaging 209.6 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 42.80
Johnny Starrs Delivers Electric Performance Vs Priest River
While Johnny Starrs delivered a dominant performance on Friday, a win just wasn't in the cards for Orofino. Starrs was dynamite, rushing for 139 yards while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 72 yards.
Orofino is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. Starrs and Orofino will square off against Bonners Ferry at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Gamescore: 28.00
Colton Kuprienko Makes It Two for Priest River
Another Priest River player making an appearance on this list is Colton Kuprienko. He made five total tackles.
On the season, Kuprienko has averaged 5.2 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 27.68
Other Notable Players
- Isaiah Gustaffe: 186 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 25.02)
- Andrew Lewis: 109 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 19.28)
- Lucas Mathews: 89 yards passing; 28 yards rushing (Gamescore: 15.33)
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