1A Region 1 Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Thursday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
James Thomas Tops All Others This Week
Starting off the list is Tupelo Christian Prep's James Thomas, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Thomas picked up 38 receiving yards and a touchdown.
On the season, Thomas has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 34.1 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 45.38
Luke Finney Turns in Season-Best Performance
Tupelo Christian Prep was led to victory by Luke Finney, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday. Finney picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles (4.0 for loss). He also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Tupelo Christian Prep is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-4 otherwise.
For the season, Finney has averaged 8.1 total tackles per game and for the season has 3 sacks.
Gamescore: 41.30
Terrell Robinson Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Terrell Robinson produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Baldwyn to the win on Thursday. Robinson rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
The victory was the third in a row for Baldwyn, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. Robinson and Baldwyn will stay at home for another week and welcome Thrasher at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 36.83
Big Game from Johnson As Baldwyn Won 36-14
Dy'Lan Johnson posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Thursday. He rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 102 yards and a touchdown.
If the past is any indication, Johnson could be in store for another big game when he takes on Thrasher on Thursday. When Johnson last faced the Rebels back in October of 2023, he threw for 169 yards and five touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Gamescore: 32.90
Marquez Davenport Makes It Three for Baldwyn
Another Baldwyn player making an appearance on this list is Marquez Davenport. He rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, and also caught a touchdown.
Davenport might have his next game, a road matchup with Thrasher, circled on his calendar. When Davenport last faced the Rebels back in October of 2023, he picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 32.28
Other Notable Players
- Chanceton Price: 2 sacks and 5 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.00)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
