4A Denver Metro 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!
Zavious Chineth Turns in Season-Best Performance
Zavious Chineth produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Northfield to the win on Saturday. Chineth rushed for 202 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 57 yards and a touchdown, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 55 yards.
On the year, Chineth has run in 8 touchdowns while averaging 141.5 rushing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he had four rushing touchdowns.
Gamescore: 53.30
Hayes Dwyer Delivers Best Effort of Season
Hayes Dwyer produced his most outstanding game to date while leading George Washington to the win on Saturday. Dwyer rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 122 yards and a touchdown while completing 76.9% of his passes.
If the past is any indication, Dwyer could be in store for another big game when he takes on Aurora Central on Thursday. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Dwyer saw the Trojans), he threw for 247 yards and four touchdowns on only 18 passes.
Gamescore: 38.03
Luke Cuellar Has Career Rushing Day
Luke Cuellar posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Saturday. He rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending two passes.
Thomas Jefferson is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4. They and Denver North are set to duel on Thursday.
Gamescore: 33.00
Montbello's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Deion Turner
Montbello's five-game losing streak is now nothing but a memory thanks in part to Deion Turner. Turner was dynamite on Thursday, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended two passes.
Montbello's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. Turner and Montbello will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Northfield at 6:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 25.33
Jr Felix Rounds Out Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Jr Felix of Aurora Central. Felix rushed for 30 yards.
Aurora Central's loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4. They and George Washington are set to duel on Thursday.
Gamescore: 24.70
Other Notable Players
- Jeremiah Briscoe: 58 yards receiving; 26 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 23.22)
- Elian Oliva: 1.5 sacks and 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 21.25)
- Markell Perkins: 76 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 18.70)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
