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 Goes Supernova in Walden Grove Victory
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. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Montoya Jr saw the Warriors), he picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 43.48
A Season-Best Performance from Jayden Thoreson Leads Mica Mountain over Canyon Del Oro
Jayden Thoreson produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Mica Mountain to the win on Friday. Thoreson threw for 186 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes.
The win for Mica Mountain keeps them at an undefeated 7-0. Thoreson will try to repeat (or improve) on that dominant effort when he faces off against Sahuaro on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.90
Mica Mountain Wins Seventh-Straight Thanks to Jimmy Leon
Mica Mountain picked up their seventh consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Jimmy Leon. Canyon del Oro had no answer to Leon as he picked up 57 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Leon also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making two total tackles.
This 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 Delivers Best Performance of Season
Robert Cash Iii produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Walden Grove to the win 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.
This season, 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 was instrumental in extending 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. Groves really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 83 yards.
For the season, 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
