Eastern Missouri 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!
Duan Mcroberts Jr. Delivers Electric Performance Vs Veritas Christian Academy
Starting off the list is Wright City's Duan McRoberts Jr., who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. McRoberts Jr. rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 78 yards.
If history really does repeat itself, McRoberts Jr. might just drop another big game when he faces off against Van-Far on Friday. Back in September of 2023 (the last time McRoberts Jr. saw the Indians), he rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and also threw for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 53.13
Underclassman Jaiden Galbreath Major Player in North Callaway Win
While Friday's victory was certainly a team effort, someone pulling more than their own weight was underclassman Jaiden Galbreath. He was unstoppable on Friday, rushing for 156 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry.
For the season, Galbreath has run in 9 touchdowns while averaging 139.5 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 39.80
Montgomery County's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Jacob Hogue
Montgomery County's seven-game losing streak dating back to last season is now nothing but a memory thanks in part to Jacob Hogue. Hogue picked up 69 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown, good enough for us to rate the performance as the best he's had all season long. He didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
Montgomery County's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats takes on Bowling Green at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 36.25
Pontius Made His Presence Known in South Callaway's 32-22 Win
Graden Pontius was instrumental in extending South Callaway's winning streak to four on Friday. Harrisburg had no answer to Pontius as he rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown.
On the year, Pontius has averaged 55.5 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 33.60
A Season-Best Performance from Ethan Munford Leads South Callaway over Harrisburg
Ethan Munford produced his most outstanding game to date while leading South Callaway to the win on Friday. Munford rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns.
For the season, Munford has run in those 2 touchdowns while averaging 56.3 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 32.03
Other Notable Players
- Adrian Combs: 191 yards passing; 113 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 31.18)
- Trenton Birkner: 1 sack and 6 total tackles (4.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 20.25)
- Xavier Stufflebean: 58 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 18.65)
- Nathan Hecktor: 56 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 16.93)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
