4A Desert Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Thursday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Western's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Kawikakekona Ogawa
Kawikakekona Ogawa helped snap Western's 16-game losing streak dating back to last season. Ogawa rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.7 yards per carry, good enough for us to rate the performance as the best he's had all season long.
Western's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. Ogawa and Western will face off against Cheyenne at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 47.20
Daniel Came Up Big in Somerset Academy Losee's 42-7 Victory
Kieran Daniel's big game helped extend Somerset Academy Losee's winning streak to eight on Thursday. Rancho had no answer to Daniel as he rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries.
If the past is any indication, Daniel could be in store for another big game when he takes on Mojave on Friday. Back in November of 2023 (the last time Daniel saw the Rattlers), he rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 42.03
Another Game with at Least 101 Rushing Yards from Romeo-Lyric Lujan
Western's 16-game losing streak dating back to last season is now nothing but a memory thanks in part to Romeo-Lyric Lujan. Lujan's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 101 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Gamescore: 37.80
Anthony Manuel and Co. Win Eighth in a Row
Somerset Academy Losee picked up their eighth consecutive win on Thursday thanks in part to Anthony Manuel. Manuel was dynamite, rushing for 52 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made two total tackles.
On the year, Manuel has run in 9 touchdowns while averaging 44.1 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 22.65
Other Notable Players
- Jaylin Davis: 58 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 21.58)
- Sencere Mitchell: 120 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 21.42)
- Camello Carter: 83 yards rushing (Gamescore: 20.30)
- Arthur AJ Williams: 39 yards rushing (Gamescore: 20.02)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
