4A Kino 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!
Carlos Montoya Jr's Big Game Leads Walden Grove over Pueblo
Starting off the list is Walden Grove's Carlos Montoya Jr, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Montoya Jr made 13 total tackles (5.5 for loss) and defended two passes.
Pueblo's probably not too fond of Montoya Jr given he always seems to get the better of them. Montoya Jr picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss) the last time he and the Warriors duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 43.48
Jayden Thoreson Delivers Best Effort of Season
Mica Mountain was led to victory by Jayden Thoreson, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Thoreson threw for 186 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes.
The victory for Mica Mountain keeps them at an undefeated 7-0. Thoreson and Mica Mountain will head out to face off against Sahuaro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.90
Mica Mountain Wins Seventh-Straight Thanks to Jimmy Leon
Jimmy Leon's big game helped extend Mica Mountain's winning streak to seven on Friday. Canyon del Oro had no answer to Leon as he picked up 57 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Leon also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making two total tackles.
For the season, Leon has caught 8 touchdowns while averaging 29.7 receiving yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he had four receiving touchdowns.
Gamescore: 30.20
Robert Cash Iii Turns in Season-Best Effort
Walden Grove was led to victory by Robert Cash Iii, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Cash Iii rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Walden Grove is undefeated when Cash Iii posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise.
For the year, Cash Iii has run in 8 touchdowns while averaging 92.4 rushing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 37.57 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.80
Cameron Groves and Co. Win Seventh in a Row
Cameron Groves's big game helped extend Mica Mountain's winning streak to seven on Friday. Canyon del Oro had no answer to Groves as he picked up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown.incredibly, Groves got all that yardage with just one huge grab
This year, Groves has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 11.9 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 24.88
Other Notable Players
- Josiah Thornwell: 45 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.08)
- Kaleb Layton: 107 yards passing; 24 yards rushing (Gamescore: 19.83)
- Jose Jd Chafin: 1 interception, 4 total tackles (0.5 for loss), and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 17.85)
- Calan Shoals: 39 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 16.15)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
