Austin Kafentzis of Jordan (Sandy, Utah) continued his march toward owning every significant career record in Utah while Jake Browning of Folsom continues to move his way up the nation's all-time touchdown pass list in this week's MaxPreps National Player of the Year Watch.
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Austin Kafentzis, Jordan (Sandy, Utah)With his 428-yard passing effort and 120-yard rushing performance in a win last week over Alta, Kafentzis moved closer to owning every major career passing, rushing and scoring record in the state of Utah. He became the state's all-time leading passer with 10,985 yards last week. He also holds the record for career passing attempts (1,221), career rushing attempts (868), career rushing yards (6,118), career rushing touchdowns (91), career 100-yard rushing games (34), career points scored (546), career touchdowns responsible for (183) and career total offense (17,103). He needs 56 completions to own the career mark in that category and 10 more touchdown passes to own that mark as well.
Jake Browning, Folsom (Calif.)Five touchdowns in one game would be a career highlight for some quarterbacks, but for Jake Browning it was his lowest total of the season as he completed 14 of 22 passes for 314 yards and five scores in a 63-0 win over Granite Bay. Browning has thrown more than five touchdown passes 16 times in his three-year career. With 170 career touchdown passes, Browning could move past Rhett Lashlee of Shiloh Christian (Springdale, Ark.) with 171 and Kellen Moore of Prosser (Wash.) with 173.
Tate Martell, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)Martell led the Gaels to an early lead against St. John Bosco, outdueling UCLA-bound Josh Rosen for a 34-31 win. Martell completed 12 of 17 passes for 228 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for a score. For the season, Martell has completed 52 of 89 passes for 1,018 yards and 13 touchdowns with just one interception.
Kyler Murray, Allen (Texas)Marcus (Flower Mound) was able to limit Murray to just 33 yards rushing on seven carries, but he still managed to rush for two touchdowns including the game-clincher midway through the fourth quarter. Murray also completed 11 of 18 passes for 218 yards and three touchdowns. For the season, Murray has completed 91 of 141 passes for 1,556 yards and 15 touchdowns with one interception. He has rushed 40 times for 508 yards and 13 scores.
Tucker Israel, Lake Nona (Orlando, Fla.)Israel needs just two touchdowns to become the state's all-time leader in that category. The record is 126 by John Wolford of Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, Fla.). Israel has completed 97 of 146 passes for 1,326 yards and 19 touchdowns and has already set Florida career records for pass completions and yardage.
Sotonye Jamabo, Plano West (Texas)Jamabo had another huge game for Plano West in a 62-30 win over Boyd (McKinney, Texas). He gained 242 yards on 25 carries with seven touchdowns. For the season, Jamabo has 1,031 yards on 90 carries and 20 touchdowns.
Jacques Patrick, Timber Creek (Orlando, Fla.)Patrick ran 22 times for 198 yards and three touchdowns in a 49-7 loss to Olympia. For the season, Patrick has 967 yards on 102 carries with 14 scores.
Kellen Overstreet, Penney (Hamilton, Mo.)In Penney's first loss of the season, a 32-28 defeat at the hands of West Platte, Overstreet was limited to a season-low three touchdowns while rushing for 211 yards. Overstreet relinquished the national rushing lead to Kiante Enis, however he is still tied with Enis in points with 186.
Kiante Enis, Winchester (Ind.)Enis enters the Player of the Year conversation after a 466-yard effort in a 49-6 win over Union City last week. He now leads the nation in rushing with 1,947 yards and he is tied for the most touchdowns with 31. He's run for over 200 yards in every game and over 300 yards in three games. He has also scored six touchdowns in each of his last three games.
Damien Harris, Madison Southern (Berea, Ky.)Harris scored seven times for the second game in a row as he ran 21
times for 353 yards and seven rushing touchdowns in a 54-51 win over
South Laurel. For the season, he has 1,311 yards on just 75 carries
with 22 touchdowns. Harris now ranks third all-time on the Kentucky list
for career touchdowns with 115. The record is 138.
