Ironwood 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!
Ontario Christian Gets a Boost from Lewis in 33-30 Defeat
Starting off the list is Ontario Christian's Zander Lewis, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Lewis rushed for 189 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.5 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 74-yard run.
For the season, Lewis has averaged 31.9 receiving yards per game. That doesn't tell the whole story though: at this point last year, he was only averaging 90.38 rushing yards per game. This year he is averaging 178.5 rushing yards.
Gamescore: 49.67
A Season-Best Effort from Max Krosky Leads Capistrano Valley Christian over Ontario Christian
Things weren't looking good for Capistrano Valley Christian heading into Friday's tilt with Ontario Christian(they were ranked 302 places lower in California), but Max Krosky wasn't phased. Krosky picked up 142 receiving yards and a touchdown, good enough for us to rate the performance as the best he's had all season long.
Krosky and Capistrano Valley Christian will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Heritage Christian at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st. The game will pit Krosky up against the Warriors' star wideout Josiah Allen. With so much talent on the field, fans are surely in for an exciting game. The only thing left to see is who brings home the W.
Gamescore: 47.95
Joshua Monroe Dazzles in Capistrano Valley Christian Win
Capistrano Valley Christian (535) came into Friday's matchup against Ontario Christian (233) with a disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings, but Joshua Monroe wasn't bothered. Nobody could stop Monroe on Friday as he rushed for 166 yards on only 15 carries, and also caught a touchdown. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 87 yards.
Monroe and Capistrano Valley Christian will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Heritage Christian at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st. Monroe will face off against Byron Anderson, the Warriors' star rusher. With so much talent on the field, fans are surely in for an exciting game. The only thing left to see is who brings home the W.
Gamescore: 45.33
Malachi Jones Turns in Season-Best Effort
Malachi Jones produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Aquinas to the win on Friday. Jones threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes, and also rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown.
If the past is any indication, Jones could be in store for another big game when he takes on Village Christian on Friday. Back in September of 2023 (the last time Jones saw the Crusaders), he rushed for 122 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 87 yards and two touchdowns.
Gamescore: 32.43
Nate Richie Delivers Best Performance of Season
On Friday, Capistrano Valley Christian got the W thanks in part to Nate Richie playing the best football he has all season. Richie threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in two touchdowns on the ground. He sure picked the right time to have a big game: Capistrano Valley Christian's opponent (Ontario Christian was ranked a full 302 places higher in the MaxPreps California Rankings.
Richie and Capistrano Valley Christian will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Heritage Christian at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st. Richie will face off against Jack Mackler, the Warriors' star QB. With so much talent on the field, fans are surely in for an exciting game. The only thing left to see is who brings home the W.
Gamescore: 28.13
Other Notable Players
- Champ Brown: 81 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 26.38)
- Austin Abrahams: 194 yards passing; 33 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 22.43)
- Everson Mathis: 94 yards passing; 45 yards rushing (Gamescore: 17.57)
- Daniel Mielke Ii: 213 yards passing; 1 TD rushing (Gamescore: 16.60)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
