Pacific Coast - Mission North 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!
A Season-Best Effort from Nico Downie Leads Monte Vista Christian over Scotts Valley
Monte Vista Christian was led to victory by Nico Downie, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Downie's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his ninth straight game with at least 128 receiving yards dating back to last season. He torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 81 yards.
Downie is probably looking forward to his next game, a road matchup against North Monterey County on Friday. When Downie last faced the Condors back in September of 2023, he picked up 107 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 40.08
Big Game from Pierini As Monte Vista Christian Won 25-23
Another Monte Vista Christian player making an appearance on this list is Dominic Pierini. He threw for 414 yards and three touchdowns.
If the past is any indication, Pierini could be in store for another big game when he takes on North Monterey County on Friday. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Pierini saw the Condors), he threw for 223 yards and four touchdowns.
Gamescore: 39.60
Kenji Mellin Delivers Best Effort of Season
Kenji Mellin produced his most outstanding game to date while leading North Monterey County to the win on Friday. Mellin picked up 121 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
This season, Mellin has caught 4 touchdowns while averaging 56.8 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 30.52
A Constellation of Stars for Monte Vista Christian
Another Monte Vista Christian player making an appearance on this list is Gunner Sorensen. He made 11 total tackles.
For the year, Sorensen has averaged 9.6 total tackles per game and for the season has 2 interceptions.
Gamescore: 27.95
AJ Gomez Turns in Season-Best Effort
AJ Gomez produced his most outstanding game to date while leading North Monterey County to the win on Friday. Gomez threw for 162 yards and four touchdowns.
Alisal had to have seen this coming; the last time they saw Gomez it was a similar story. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Gomez saw the Trojans), he threw for 202 yards and five touchdowns.
Gamescore: 24.70
Other Notable Players
- Christopher Rasmussen-Horan: 116 yards rushing (Gamescore: 15.87)
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