TAPPS Division III District 3 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!
A Season-Best Performance from Bryce Hanover Leads Geneva over New Braunfels Christian Academy
Sadly, Bryce Hanover posting his best game of the season wasn't enough to lead Geneva over New Braunfels Christian Academy on Thursday. Hanover threw for 334 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Hanover and Geneva will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hill Country Christian School of Austin at 7:00 p.m. Hanover will face off against Ty Vacek, Hill Country Christian School of Austin's star receiver. The only thing left to do is find out who's the greater deep ball threat. You'll have to watch the game to know for sure.
Gamescore: 72.27
Jacob Rasberry Delivers Best Effort of Season
Hill Country Christian School of Austin was led to victory by Jacob Rasberry, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Rasberry threw for 201 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making a tackle.
With the win, Hill Country Christian School of Austin broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-4. Rasberry and Hill Country Christian School of Austin will head out to challenge Geneva at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 56.60
Brady Chandler Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Thursday, Geneva had to settle for second even though Brady Chandler put up the best numbers he has all season. Chandler picked up 220 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Geneva is 2-1 when Chandler posts 100 or more receiving yards, but 1-3 otherwise.
Chandler and Geneva will welcome Hill Country Christian School of Austin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chandler will face off against Ty Vacek, Hill Country Christian School of Austin's star pass catcher. 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: 54.58
Alvarado Posts Huge Game in 62-0 Win
Gibby Alvarado was instrumental in extending Holy Cross's winning streak to seven on Thursday. John Paul II had no answer to Alvarado as he threw for 157 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also rushed for 35 yards. Alvarado is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Unfortunately for John Paul II, this isn't the first big game they've seen from Alvarado. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Alvarado saw the Centurions), he threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Gamescore: 31.37
Holy Cross Wins Seventh-Straight Thanks to Patrick Ortiz
Holy Cross picked up their seventh consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Patrick Ortiz. Ortiz was unstoppable, picking up 39 receiving yards and a touchdown.
This year, Ortiz has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 29.4 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 29.73
Other Notable Players
- Noah Brunsvold: 65 yards receiving, 1 TD ; 59 yards rushing (Gamescore: 27.00)
- Jackson Rose: 30 yards rushing, 2 TDs ; 32 yards receiving (Gamescore: 25.15)
- Ryan Kim: 3 interception (Gamescore: 18.00)
- Ty Vacek: 27 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 15.35)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
