Northeast Corner - Big School 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!
Breckan Maran Dazzles in Fairfield Victory
Starting off the list is Fairfield's Breckan Maran, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Maran rushed for 137 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry.
If history really does repeat itself, Maran might just drop another big game when he faces off against Churubusco on Friday. Maran rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries the last time he and the Eagles duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 48.30
Big Game from Hefty As Garrett Won 42-14
Calder Hefty was instrumental in extending Garrett's winning streak to eight on Friday. Angola had no answer to Hefty as he rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries.
Garrett's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-0. Hefty and Garrett will challenge Central Noble at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 46.17
Carson Mickem put up the most rushing yards he's had since back in October of 2023 on Friday. He rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
This year, Mickem has run in 4 touchdowns while averaging 47.9 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 45.22
Estil Pruitt Delivers Electric Effort Vs Churubusco
West Noble found a leader in Estil Pruitt as the squad took down Churubusco on Friday. Churubusco had no answer to Pruitt as he rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry.
If the past is any indication, Pruitt could be in store for another big game when he takes on Angola on Friday. Back in September (the last time Pruitt saw the Hornets), he rushed for 291 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry.
Gamescore: 40.08
Blake Metzger Makes It Two for Fairfield
The second Fairfield player making an appearance here is Blake Metzger, and for good reason. He rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending a pass.
Metzger might have his next game, a home matchup with Churubusco, circled on his calendar. Metzger rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per carry the last time he and the Eagles duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 34.15
Other Notable Players
- Camren Ruble: 161 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 33.78)
- Keyan Arroyo: 60 yards receiving, 1 TD ; 1 TD rushing (Gamescore: 27.50)
- Hawk Hasselman: 75 yards passing; 68 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 26.15)
- Brayden Holbrook: 143 yards passing; 68 yards rushing (Gamescore: 22.43)
- Fernando Macias: 54 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.20)
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