Southwest 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!
Nate Hill Delivers Best Effort of Season
On Friday, Miller got the W thanks in part to Nate Hill playing the best football he has all season. Hill rushed for 116 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 105 yards on eight of 13 attempts, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
For the year, Hill has averaged 131.3 passing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 0.86 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 37.20
Marionville Wins 21st-Straight Thanks to Bryer Guerin
Bryer Guerin was instrumental in extending Marionville's winning streak to 21 on Friday. Guerin did his part (and then some), rushing for 91 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 152 yards and a touchdown for the 'W'.
Marionville pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. Guerin and Marionville will challenge Ash Grove on Friday.
Gamescore: 36.43
A Season-Best Performance from Caden Calvin Leads Miller over Skyline
On Friday, Miller got the W thanks in part to Caden Calvin playing the best football he has all season. Calvin rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. The effort marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in October of 2023. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making three total tackles.
This season, Calvin has run in 2 touchdowns while averaging 48.1 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 30.93
Jarod Lung Has Career Rushing Day
Miller was led to victory by Jarod Lung, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Lung rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
On the season, Lung has averaged 49.7 receiving yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after seven games last season, he was only averaging 12 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.52
Marionville Wins 21st-Straight Thanks to Cash Pomeroy
Cash Pomeroy was instrumental in extending Marionville's winning streak to 21 on Friday. Nobody could stop Pomeroy as he rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown.
This season, Pomeroy has run in 14 touchdowns while averaging 131.7 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 21.88
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