Southwest Prairie - East 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!
Joliet Central's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Christian Smith
Joliet Central's 15-game losing streak dating back to last season is now nothing but a memory thanks in part to Christian Smith. Smith was unstoppable on Friday, rushing for 107 yards and three touchdowns.
Joliet Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. Smith and Joliet Central will challenge Romeoville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 28.87
Dimarius Matthews Puts an End to Joliet Central's Losing Streak on Friday
Thanks in part to Dimarius Matthews, Joliet Central said goodbye to their 15-game losing streak dating back to last season. Nobody could stop Matthews on Friday as he picked up 78 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 50 yards.
This season, Matthews has caught 3 touchdowns while averaging 41.6 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 13.97
Romeoville was sadly handed a defeat on Friday, but Donald Speigle did his best to prevent it. Speigle was unstoppable, making nine total tackles. He is becoming a predictor of Romeoville's success: when he posts at least three total tackles the team is 2-1 (and 0-4 when he doesn't).
Romeoville dropped their record down to 2-5 with the loss, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. Speigle and Romeoville will square off against Joliet Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 9.75
Isiah Escobar Makes It Two for Romeoville
Keeping Speigle company is Isiah Escobar, a fellow Romeoville player. He picked up a sack and made three total tackles.
Gamescore: 9.75
Joliet Central's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Paul Slick
Paul Slick helped snap Joliet Central's 15-game losing streak dating back to last season. Plainfield Central had no answer to Slick on Friday as he rushed for ten yards and a touchdown.
On the season, Slick has averaged 49.7 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 9.60
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