D1 District 1 (8 Man) 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!
Johnson-Brock Wins Sixth-Straight Thanks to Deacon Bernadt
Deacon Bernadt was instrumental in extending Johnson-Brock's winning streak to six on Friday. Bernadt turned in nothing short of a gem, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 49 yards and a touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble, making two total tackles, and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Johnson-Brock pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. Bernadt and Johnson-Brock will venture away from home to face off against Lourdes Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 54.17
Braxton Bridger Delivers Electric Effort Vs Omaha Christian Academy
Braxton Bridger was instrumental in extending Johnson-Brock's winning streak to six on Friday. Nobody could stop Bridger as he rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
This season, Bridger has run in those 3 touchdowns while averaging 65.7 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 47.20
Easton Buss Puts an End to Freeman's Losing Streak on Friday
Freeman's 11-game losing streak dating back to last season is now nothing but a memory thanks in part to Easton Buss. On Friday Buss rushed for 60 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 86 yards and a touchdown, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
Freeman's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. It'll be Battle of the Birds when Falcons dukes it out withOmaha Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 42.23
Johnson-Brock Wins Sixth-Straight Thanks to Quentin Behrends
Quentin Behrends was instrumental in extending Johnson-Brock's winning streak to six on Friday. Behrends rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown, good enough for us to rate the performance as the best he's had all season long. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making two total tackles.
On the year, Behrends has averaged 6.1 total tackles per game and for the season has 3 sacks.
Gamescore: 23.45
True Jurgens' Big Game Leads Freeman over Sacred Heart
Thanks in part to True Jurgens, Freeman said goodbye to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season. Jurgens was unstoppable on Friday, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 48 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.
This year, Jurgens has caught 7 touchdowns while averaging 66.3 receiving yards per game.
Gamescore: 21.82
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