TAPPS Division II District 1 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!
Gavin Parkhurst Delivers Electric Effort Vs Grapevine Faith Christian
All S picked up their sixth consecutive win on Friday thanks in part to Gavin Parkhurst. Parkhurst did his part (and then some), throwing for 175 yards and five touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes for the 'W'. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
All S's victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. Parkhurst and All S will challenge Trinity Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 35.27
Case Cole Delivers Best Effort of Season
Midland Christian was led to victory by Case Cole, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Cole rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. The performance once again pushed his average rushing yardage north of 100 yards per game (102.5).
Midland Christian moved to 2-4 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. Cole and Midland Christian will face off against Fort Worth Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 30.38
Avery Morgan Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, Midland Christian got the W thanks in part to Avery Morgan playing the best football he has all season. Morgan rushed for 44 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 158 yards and a touchdown while completing 78.9% of his passes.
On the year, Morgan has thrown 6 touchdowns while averaging 151.7 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 29.63
Mathews Posts Huge Game in 35-8 Win
Another Midland Christian player making an appearance on this list is Isaiah Mathews. He forced a fumble and made 11 total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Mathews is probably looking forward to his next game, a road matchup against Fort Worth Christian on Friday. Back in October of 2023 (the last time Mathews saw the Cardinals), he picked up two sacks, forced a fumble, and made ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Gamescore: 27.50
Landon Gigliotta Makes Top Five
Rounding off our Top Five is Landon Gigliotta of Fort Worth Christian. Gigliotta threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
The win (which was Fort Worth Christian's fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. Gigliotta and Fort Worth Christian will square off against Midland Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 21.77
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