NCISAA Big East Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Dashaun Mckoy Turns in Season-Best Performance
Sadly, Dashaun Mckoy posting his best game of the season wasn't enough to lead Harrells Christian Academy over Ravenscroft on Friday. Mckoy rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also picked up 34 receiving yards, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making 11 total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
With the loss, Harrells Christian Academy broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-2. Mckoy and Harrells Christian Academy will look to defend their home field on Friday against Trinity Christian at 7:00 p.m.
Gamescore: 57.93
Davin Mccoy was a major factor in North Raleigh Christian Academy's win over Wake Christian Academy on Thursday. Mccoy was unstoppable, making four total tackles and defending a pass. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
North Raleigh Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. Mccoy and North Raleigh Christian Academy will face off against Ravenscroft at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 55.25
Brandon Williams Dazzles in Ravenscroft Win
Brandon Williams was a major factor in Ravenscroft's win over Harrells Christian Academy on Friday. Williams was dynamite, making 17 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Williams will try to repeat (or improve) on that dominant effort when he faces off against North Raleigh Christian Academy on Friday. The last time Williams took on the Knights, he made 15 total tackles (1.0 for loss). Can he match (or beat) that performance?
Gamescore: 41.95
Copeland Posts Huge Game in 38-35 Victory
Another Ravenscroft player making an appearance on this list is Bryan Copeland. He picked up 102 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
If history really does repeat itself, Copeland might just drop another big game when he faces off against North Raleigh Christian Academy on Friday. When Copeland last faced the Knights back in October of 2023, he picked up 96 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 40.20
Elijiah Oehlke Crosses Big Stat Threshold
Trinity Christian picked up their seventh consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Elijiah Oehlke. Oehlke showed up in a big way, throwing for 222 yards and five touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 3.1 passing touchdowns per game. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
GRACE Christian had to have seen this coming; the last time they saw Oehlke it was a similar story. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Oehlke saw the Eagles), he rushed for 98 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 247 yards and four touchdowns while completing 78.9% of his passes.
Gamescore: 38.80
Other Notable Players
- Karlfonza McLean-Smith: 126 yards receiving, 3 TDs (Gamescore: 31.02)
- Marcus Monroe: 94 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.73)
- Dontario Austin: 10 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.50)
- Joshua Brown: 155 yards passing; 1 TD rushing (Gamescore: 20.33)
- Jaden Brinkley: 1 sack and 10 total tackles (Gamescore: 18.25)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
