4A Mountain Top Player Performances of the Week
Congratulations to this week's top players! We're covering the best performances from Thursday's football action (using all statistics entered as of the time of writing). Enjoy!
Samere Ellis Turns in Season-Best Effort
Samere Ellis produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Eldorado to the win on Thursday. Ellis rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries.
With the win, Eldorado broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 1-6. Ellis and Eldorado will host Del Sol at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 36.30
Pinecrest Academy Cadence was sadly handed a loss on Thursday, but Levi Jones did his best to prevent it. Jones was unstoppable, picking up a sack and making three total tackles. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making three total tackles.
Pinecrest Academy Cadence's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-3. Jones and Pinecrest Academy Cadence will challenge Chaparral at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 31.53
Eldorado's Losing Streak Is No More Thanks to Tristan Savea
Thanks in part to Tristan Savea, Eldorado said goodbye to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season. Valley had no answer to Savea on Thursday as he rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
On the season, Savea has run in 6 touchdowns while averaging 77.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 27.60
Jordan Malone helped snap Eldorado's seven-game losing streak dating back to last season. Malone turned in his biggest game of the season on Thursday, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
This year, Malone has run in 2 touchdowns while averaging 29.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 23.00
Wilson Posts Huge Game in 20-6 Victory
Bakari Wilson was instrumental in extending Canyon Springs's winning streak to four on Thursday. Nobody could stop Wilson as he rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns. He is becoming a predictor of Canyon Springs' success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't).
The win got Canyon Springs back to even at 4-4. Wilson and Canyon Springs will face off against Spring Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 22.80
Other Notable Players
- Kellon Trubey: 75 yards passing (Gamescore: 21.30)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
