Western Missouri (8 Man) 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!
Zane Becker Dazzles in Rich Hill Victory
Starting off the list is Rich Hill's Zane Becker, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Becker rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also picked up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The victory was the third in a row for Rich Hill, bringing their record for this year to 4-4. Becker and Rich Hill will venture away from home to face off against Lockwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 60.80
Carson Lehman Turns in Season-Best Performance
Sadly, Carson Lehman posting his best game of the season wasn't enough to lead Jasper over New Heights Christian Academy on Friday. Lehman rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Jasper is on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7. Lehman and Jasper will challenge Appleton City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 48.15
Carter Bell's Rushing Yards a New Career-High
Carter Bell produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Rich Hill to the win on Friday. Bell rushed for 219 yards and a touchdown while picking up 11.0 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
This year, Bell has run in 5 touchdowns while averaging 67.5 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 45.80
Pickett Made His Presence Known in Greenfield's 66-36 Defeat
Austin Pickett continued his hot streak on Saturday by dropping his third-straight game (dating back to last season) with at least two rushing touchdowns. He rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 92 yards and two touchdowns. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games.
This year, Pickett has thrown 14 touchdowns (and and only 2 pick) while averaging 85.6 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 43.53
Devin Steeley Goes Supernova in Greenfield Loss
Keeping Pickett company is Devin Steeley, a fellow Greenfield player. He rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 103 rushing yards dating back to last season.
On the year, Steeley has averaged 22.6 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 40.88
Other Notable Players
- Kolten Garver: 109 yards rushing, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 40.68)
- Mason Jackson: 157 yards passing; 83 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 38.27)
- Tj Munter: 20 total tackles (1.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 36.83)
- Cole Kimbrough: 131 yards receiving, 2 TDs (Gamescore: 30.10)
- Kade Eastwood: 1 interception and 14 total tackles (Gamescore: 27.50)
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