5A-1 Region I District 1 Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances in games played on Thursday and Friday (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
A Season-Best Performance from Ryan Estrada Leads El Dorado over Parkland
Ryan Estrada produced his most outstanding game to date while leading El Dorado to the win on Friday. Estrada rushed for 291 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per carry.
Estrada and El Dorado will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bel Air at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th. The game will pit Estrada up against the Highlanders' star rusher Eddie Reyes. Will the match be decided in the trenches? We'll have our answer very soon.
Gamescore: 83.40
Johnson Came Up Big in Americas' 45-14 Win
Cam'Ron Johnson was a major factor in Americas's victory over Bel Air on Thursday. Johnson turned in nothing short of a gem, rushing for 208 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run.
If the past is any indication, Johnson could be in store for another big game when he takes on Parkland on Friday. Two weeks ago (the last time Johnson saw the Matadors), he rushed for 265 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry.
Gamescore: 56.78
Elijah Issa Turns in Season-Best Effort
On Friday, El Dorado got the W thanks in part to Elijah Issa playing the best football he has all season. Issa rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 176 yards and a touchdown on only 16 passes.
Issa and El Dorado will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bel Air at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th. The match will pit Issa up against the Highlanders' star QB Angel Dominguez. 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: 47.33
Jayden Macias Delivers Best Performance of Season
On Friday, Parkland had to settle for second even though Jayden Macias put up the best numbers he has all season. Macias rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 84 receiving yards.
Macias and Parkland will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Americas at 6:30 p.m. on October 25th. The match will pit Macias up against the Trail Blazers' star running back Cam'Ron Johnson. Will the matchup be decided in the trenches? We'll have our answer very soon.
Gamescore: 41.53
Isaac Gutierrez Turns in Another Game with at Least Six Total Tackles
Isaac Gutierrez produced his most outstanding game to date while leading El Dorado to the win on Friday. Gutierrez wasn't messing around, making 23 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending four passes. The contest was his seventh straight with six or more total tackles.
For the season, Gutierrez has averaged 11.4 total tackles per game.
Gamescore: 31.25
Other Notable Players
- Jayden Mendivil: 151 yards passing; 78 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 29.37)
- Joaquin Hernandez: 84 yards rushing, 1 TD ; 58 yards receiving, 1 TD (Gamescore: 29.17)
- Andrew Estrada: 26 total tackles (Gamescore: 28.50)
- Jadarius Sanders: 119 yards receiving, 1 TD ; 25 yards rushing (Gamescore: 22.52)
- Matthew Pinto: 8 total tackles (Gamescore: 17.25)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
