Southwest Prairie - East 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!
Christian Smith Puts an End to Joliet Central's Losing Streak on Friday
Thanks in part to Christian Smith, Joliet Central said goodbye to their 15-game losing streak dating back to last season. Smith was dynamite on Friday, rushing for 107 yards and three touchdowns.
Joliet Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. Smith and Joliet Central will challenge Romeoville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 28.87
Joliet Central's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Dimarius Matthews
Dimarius Matthews helped snap Joliet Central's 15-game losing streak dating back to last season. Nobody could stop Matthews on Friday as he picked up 78 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 50 yards.
On the year, Matthews has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 41.6 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 13.97
Romeoville had to settle for second on Friday, but Donald Speigle sure wasn't going down easily. Speigle was unstoppable, making nine total tackles. Romeoville is 2-1 when Speigle posts three or more total tackles, but 0-4 otherwise.
Romeoville's defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5. Speigle and Romeoville will square off against Joliet Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 9.75
Isiah Escobar Makes It Two for Romeoville
Keeping Speigle company is Isiah Escobar, a fellow Romeoville player. He picked up a sack and made three total tackles.
Gamescore: 9.75
Joliet Central's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Paul Slick
Paul Slick helped snap Joliet Central's 15-game losing streak dating back to last season. Slick was unstoppable on Friday, rushing for ten yards and a touchdown.
For the season, Slick has averaged 49.7 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 9.60
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