Southwest 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!
Nate Hill Turns in Season-Best Performance
On Friday, Miller got the W thanks in part to Nate Hill playing the best football he has all season. Hill rushed for 116 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 105 yards on eight of 13 attempts, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
On the season, Hill has averaged 131.3 passing yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 0.86 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 37.20
Bryer Guerin and Co. Win 21st in a Row
Bryer Guerin was instrumental in extending Marionville's winning streak to 21 on Friday. Guerin turned in nothing short of a gem, rushing for 91 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 152 yards and a touchdown.
Marionville's victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. Guerin and Marionville will take on Ash Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 36.43
Caden Calvin Delivers Best Performance of Season
Miller was led to victory by Caden Calvin, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Calvin rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. The performance marked the most rushing yards he has had since back in October of 2023. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making three total tackles.
On the year, Calvin has run in 2 touchdowns while averaging 48.1 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 30.93
Jarod Lung Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
On Friday, Miller got the W thanks in part to Jarod Lung playing the best football he has all season. Lung rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
On the season, Lung has averaged 49.7 receiving yards per game. He's made a big improvement compared to last season: at this point last year, he was only averaging 12 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.52
Marionville Wins 21st-Straight Thanks to Cash Pomeroy
Cash Pomeroy's big game helped extend Marionville's winning streak to 21 on Friday. Pomeroy was dynamite, rushing for 109 yards and a touchdown.
This year, Pomeroy has run in 14 touchdowns while averaging 131.7 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 21.88
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