TAPPS Division II District 4 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!
A Season-Best Performance from Cade Griffin Leads Lutheran South Academy over Kelly Catholic
Lutheran South Academy was led to victory by Cade Griffin, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Griffin rushed for 129 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made nine total tackles.
Lutheran South Academy's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Griffin and Lutheran South Academy will challenge Fort Bend Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 58.75
Kole Whiddon Turns in Season-Best Effort
Fort Bend Christian Academy was led to victory by Kole Whiddon, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Whiddon threw for 194 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 77 yards on only nine carries. He has become a key player for Fort Bend Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 0-4 otherwise.
Fort Bend Christian Academy's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-4. Whiddon and Fort Bend Christian Academy will challenge Lutheran South Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 38.23
The Woodlands Christian Academy had to settle for second on Friday, but Santiago Fernandez Villarreal sure wasn't going down easily. Fernandez Villarreal was dynamite, throwing for 166 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown.
The defeat snapped The Woodlands Christian Academy's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-2 record. Fernandez Villarreal and The Woodlands Christian Academy will head out on the road to take on Kelly Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 33.65
Lara Came Up Big in Fort Bend Christian Academy's 34-7 Win
The second Fort Bend Christian Academy player making an appearance here is Nicolas Lara, and for good reason. He forced a fumble, made 15 total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Fort Bend Christian Academy is 2-1 when Lara posts one or more interceptions, but 1-3 otherwise.
On the year, Lara has averaged 11 total tackles per game and for the season has 3 interceptions.
Gamescore: 29.00
Beau Ellis' Big Game Can't Quite Lead the Woodlands Christian Academy over Second Baptist
The second The Woodlands Christian Academy player making an appearance here is Beau Ellis, and for good reason. He picked up 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
If the past is any indication, Ellis could be in store for another big game when he takes on Kelly Catholic on Friday. When Ellis last faced the Bulldogs back in October of 2023, he rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown.
Gamescore: 25.48
Other Notable Players
- Jackson Sloan: 1 sack, 8 total tackles (1.0 for loss), and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 24.80)
- Braeden Robinson: 88 yards receiving; 33 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 24.73)
- Grayson Boeker: 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 18.25)
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