6A Region IV District 30 Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played from last Thursday through Saturday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
A Season-Best Performance from Jorge Luna Leads United over Medina Valley
United was led to victory by Jorge Luna, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday. Luna threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
The win was the third in a row for United, bringing their record for this year to 5-2. Luna and United will head out on the road to face off against Eagle Pass at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.33
Jordan Zaragoza Turns in Another Game with at Least Six Total Tackles
Jordan Zaragoza produced his most outstanding game to date while leading United to the win on Thursday. Zaragoza wasn't messing around, making 21 total tackles (2.0 for loss). The matchup was his seventh straight with six or more total tackles dating back to last season.
This season, Zaragoza has averaged 11.7 total tackles per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after seven games last season, he was only averaging 0.57 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 30.25
On Thursday, United got the W thanks in part to Colt Lozano playing the best football he has all season. Lozano's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 100 receiving yards dating back to last season.
If the past is any indication, Lozano could be in store for another big game when he takes on Eagle Pass on Saturday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Lozano saw the Eagles), he picked up 125 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Gamescore: 30.15
Benavides Posts Huge Game in 17-14 Win
Hector Benavides continued his hot streak on Saturday by dropping his 15th-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least five total tackles. He made nine total tackles (1.0 for loss) and snagged two interceptions.
The victory got Alexander back to even at 4-4. They and Laredo LBJ will meet in a canine-themed contest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 21.58
Xavier Gonzalez Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Thursday, Medina Valley had to settle for second even though Xavier Gonzalez put up the best numbers he has all season. Gonzalez rushed for 47 yards and two touchdowns.
With the loss, Medina Valley broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-4. Gonzalez and Medina Valley will look to defend their home field on Friday against United South at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 19.87
Other Notable Players
- Jose Fernandez Iii: 146 yards rushing (Gamescore: 19.58)
- Charlie Uribe: 6 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and 2 forced fumbles (Gamescore: 19.50)
- Frankie J. Fuentes: 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.25)
- Gael Rubio: 77 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 17.80)
- Ethan Estrada: 13 total tackles (Gamescore: 17.25)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
