Delta League 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!
Kate Myers Delivers Best Performance of Season
Pleasant Grove was led to victory by Kate Myers, who turned in her biggest game of the season on Thursday. Myers rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 154 yards and three touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. Her longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards.
Myers is probably looking forward to her next game, a road matchup against Monterey Trail on Tuesday. Back in September (the last time Myers saw the Mustangs), she rushed for 65 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 59.37
Avery Nogosek Turns in Season-Best Effort
Avery Nogosek produced her most outstanding game to date while leading Cosumnes Oaks to the win on Thursday. Nogosek threw for 151 yards and four touchdowns.
On the season, Nogosek has thrown 13 touchdowns while averaging 130.7 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 28.07
Emmelyn Goodpasture and Co. Win Ninth in a Row
Emmelyn Goodpasture was instrumental in extending Pleasant Grove's winning streak to nine on Thursday. Goodpasture picked up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown. The performance also marked the most rushing yards (ten) she has had since back in August. She also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending two passes.
On the year, Goodpasture has caught 4 touchdowns while averaging 14.9 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 24.53
Phearson Made Her Presence Known in Franklin's 39-13 Defeat
Kalani Phearson put up the most rushing yards she's had since back in September on Thursday. She threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 40 yards.
Franklin moved to 7-5 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak. Phearson and Franklin will face off against Dixon at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Gamescore: 23.57
Aletha Singleton Makes It Two for Franklin
Keeping Phearson company is Aletha Singleton, a fellow Franklin player. She picked up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown.
This season, Singleton has caught 7 touchdowns while averaging 49.7 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 18.77
Other Notable Players
- Abby Greene: 134 yards receiving (Gamescore: 17.58)
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