Western 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!
Brady Palmer Delivers Best Effort of Season
Brady Palmer produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Cathedral Catholic to the win on Friday. Palmer threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
The win (which was Cathedral Catholic's third in a row) raised their record to 6-1. Palmer and Cathedral Catholic will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lincoln at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 36.27
Pai Polamalu Has Career Rushing Day
Pai Polamalu posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Friday. He made 13 total tackles.
St. Augustine is on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8. Polamalu and St. Augustine will challenge Point Loma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 33.03
Kawika Devore Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Friday, Madison got the W thanks in part to Kawika Devore playing the best football he has all season. Devore picked up a sack and made 15 total tackles.
The victory made it two in a row for Madison and bumps their season record up to 3-4. Devore and Madison will stay at home for another week and welcome Mira Mesa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 28.50
Jackson Came Up Big in Lincoln's 42-0 Victory
Aden Jackson's big game helped extend Lincoln's winning streak to three on Friday. Jackson was dynamite, rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, while also catching a touchdown.
Jackson might have his next game, a road matchup with Cathedral Catholic, circled on his calendar. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Jackson saw the Dons), he rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries.
Gamescore: 25.87
Honor Faalave Makes It Two for Cathedral Catholic
The second Cathedral Catholic player making an appearance here is Honor Faalave, and for good reason. He rushed for 38 yards.
Gamescore: 22.60
Other Notable Players
- Jair Benjamin: 2 sacks and 5 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.00)
- Akili Smith Jr.: 66 yards passing; 33 yards rushing (Gamescore: 18.90)
- Luke Westfall: 2 sacks and 6 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.00)
- Noah Quinlin: 9 total tackles and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 17.50)
- Ty Olsen: 33 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 15.55)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
