Vermilion Valley 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!
Evan Parish and Co. Win Ninth in a Row
Evan Parish's big game helped extend Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin's winning streak to nine on Friday. Parish made 17 total tackles, good enough to also set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: he has now punched in two or more in the last seven games he's played.
Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-0. Parish and Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin will host Erie-Prophetstown at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Gamescore: 90.48
Brogan Halpin's Big Game Leads Momence over Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman
Momence found a leader in Brogan Halpin as the squad took down Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman on Friday. Halpin was unstoppable, picking up 127 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, made three total tackles, and defended three passes.
For the season, Halpin has caught 13 touchdowns while averaging 94.2 receiving yards per game. He is looking even better than he did last year: after nine games last season, he had three receiving touchdowns.
Gamescore: 43.95
Erick Castillo Delivers Best Performance of Season
On Friday, Momence got the W thanks in part to Erick Castillo playing the best football he has all season. Castillo threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman's probably not too fond of Castillo given he always seems to get the better of them. Castillo threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.5% of his passes the last time he and the Buffaloes duked it out back in October of 2023.
Gamescore: 42.00
Hoopeston/Armstrong's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Rasiah Jones
Hoopeston/Armstrong's three-game losing streak is now nothing but a memory thanks in part to RaSiah Jones. Jones was unstoppable on Friday, rushing for 38 yards, while also picking up 31 receiving yards.
This year, Jones has averaged 12.9 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 38.08
Larkin Made His Presence Known in Hoopeston/Armstrong's 36-34 Victory
Keeping Jones company is Ayden Larkin, a fellow Hoopeston/Armstrong player. He rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns.
On the year, Larkin has run in 7 touchdowns while averaging 72.3 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 36.40
Other Notable Players
- Kyler Johnson: 138 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 32.68)
- Nicholas Cardenas: 27 yards rushing; 91 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 29.63)
- Cole Miller: 106 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 23.03)
- Anderson Thomas: 91 yards passing; 32 yards rushing (Gamescore: 19.87)
- Dakota Lewke: 59 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 15.38)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
