4A North Puget Sound Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances across Friday and Saturday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Indiana Jones Delivers Electric Performance Vs Auburn
Starting off the list is Kennedy Catholic's Indiana Jones, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Jones rushed for 202 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry, and also picked up 44 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 202 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Jones might have his next game, a home matchup with Auburn Riverside, circled on his calendar. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Jones saw the Ravens), he rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown.
Gamescore: 64.77
Sum Posts Huge Game in 39-22 Win
Winning always takes teamwork, but on Friday Darius Sum stepped things up a notch to give Stadium the 'W'. Sum was dynamite, rushing for 265 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry.
This season, Sum has averaged 12 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 54.10
Devon Forehand Has Career-Day on Saturday
Devon Forehand posted a new career-high in rushing yards on Saturday. He rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 144 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 71-yard run.
If the past is any indication, Forehand could be in store for another big game when he takes on Auburn Riverside on Saturday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Forehand saw the Ravens), he threw for 253 yards and four touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Gamescore: 46.60
While Auburn Riverside might've come up empty on Friday, Jonathan Epperson Jr wasn't going down without a fight. Epperson Jr turned in nothing short of a gem, picking up a sack and making five total tackles. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made five total tackles.
This year, Epperson Jr has averaged 8.6 total tackles per game and for the season has 2 sacks.
Gamescore: 35.18
Jordan Noel Makes It Three for Kennedy Catholic
Another Kennedy Catholic player making an appearance on this list is Jordan Noel. He picked up 42 receiving yards and a touchdown.
On the year, Noel has caught 2 touchdowns while averaging 26.5 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 26.03
Other Notable Players
- Derek Colman-Brusa: 2 sacks, 5 total tackles (3.0 for loss), and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 24.75)
- Cruz Nolan: 2 sacks and 6 total tackles (2.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 17.25)
- Jalen Olive: 59 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 15.00)
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