4A Kino 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!
Carlos Montoya Jr Dazzles in Walden Grove Win
Starting off the list is Walden Grove's Carlos Montoya Jr, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Montoya Jr made 13 total tackles (5.5 for loss) and defended two passes.
Montoya Jr must have Pueblo's number; he was a force to be reckoned with the last time he faced them too. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Montoya Jr saw the Warriors), he picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 43.48
Jayden Thoreson Turns in Season-Best Effort
Mica Mountain was led to victory by Jayden Thoreson, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Thoreson threw for 186 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes.
Thoreson and Mica Mountain are taking a road trip to face off against Sahuaro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunderbolts got just the result they wanted when they last faced the Cougars, probably because Thoreson had a solid game then too: he threw for 137 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 passes. Can he match (or beat) that performance?
Gamescore: 30.90
Jimmy Leon and Co. Win Seventh in a Row
Jimmy Leon's big game helped extend Mica Mountain's winning streak to seven on Friday. Leon was unstoppable, picking up 57 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made two total tackles.
This season, Leon has caught 8 touchdowns while averaging 29.7 receiving yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after seven games last season, he was only averaging 19.43 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 30.20
Robert Cash Iii Delivers Best Effort of Season
On Friday, Walden Grove got the W thanks in part to Robert Cash Iii playing the best football he has all season. Cash Iii rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. He is becoming a predictor of Walden Grove's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
Cash Iii and Walden Grove will challenge Catalina Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Wolves got just the result they wanted when they last faced the Falcons, probably because Cash Iii had a solid game then too: he rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. Can he match (or beat) that performance?
Gamescore: 28.80
Mica Mountain Wins Seventh-Straight Thanks to Cameron Groves
Cameron Groves was instrumental in extending Mica Mountain's winning streak to seven on Friday. Groves did his part (and then some), picking up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown for the 'W'. He torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 83 yards.
On the year, Groves has caught those 1 touchdown while averaging 11.9 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 24.88
Other Notable Players
- Josiah Thornwell: 45 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 21.08)
- Kaleb Layton: 107 yards passing; 24 yards rushing (Gamescore: 19.83)
- Jose Jd Chafin: 1 interception, 4 total tackles (0.5 for loss), and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 17.85)
- Calan Shoals: 39 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 16.15)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
