Manzanita 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 Effort from William Hamlett Leads Hamilton over Desert Chapel
On Thursday, Hamilton got the W thanks in part to William Hamlett playing the best football he has all season. Hamlett rushed for 248 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 15.5 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 93-yard run.
Hamilton has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-4 record this season. Hamlett and Hamilton will be playing in front of their home fans against Desert Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 73.20
Desert Christian Academy Wins Seventh-Straight Thanks to Cashton Scott
Desert Christian Academy picked up their seventh consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Cashton Scott. Scott turned in nothing short of a gem, making seven total tackles (1.0 for loss). He showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 65 yards.
Desert Christian Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Scott's next match is against Hamilton on Thursday, where he'll look to repeat that solid effort.
Gamescore: 65.90
Big Game from Garcia As Desert Chapel Fell 52-27
Jayvon Garcia's receiving tear continued on Thursday as he dropped his seventh-straight game with 116+ receiving yards. He picked up 157 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Garcia and Desert Chapel will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on California Military Institute at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st. Garcia will face off against Ivan Iniguez, the Rough Riders' star WR. With so much talent on the field, fans are surely in for an exciting game. The only thing left to see is who brings home the W.
Gamescore: 42.78
Josue Reyes Turns in Season-Best Effort
Josue Reyes produced his most outstanding game to date while leading California Military Institute to the win on Saturday. Reyes rushed for 149 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 58 yards.
California Military Institute's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. Reyes and California Military Institute will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Desert Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
Gamescore: 41.68
Braeden Dietterle Puts an End to Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac Catholic School's Losing Streak on Thursday
Braeden Dietterle helped snap Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School's four-game losing streak. Dietterle was dynamite on Thursday, picking up 228 receiving yards and three touchdowns. His longest reception was for an incredible 77 yards.
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. Dietterle and Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against San Jacinto Valley Academy at 2:30 p.m. on November 1st.
Gamescore: 39.57
Other Notable Players
- Noah Gabbard: 301 yards passing; 1 TD rushing (Gamescore: 36.32)
- Samuel Mourhess: 355 yards passing; 63 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 35.07)
- Joey Rayas: 101 yards rushing (Gamescore: 31.50)
- Tyler Priest: 1 sack and 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 25.20)
- Brayden Hutchinson: 161 yards passing; 61 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 22.83)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
