This Week's Top Player Performances from Across the League
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!
J R Cruz Goes Supernova in Clovis North Victory
Starting off the list is Clovis North's J R Cruz, who we judged to be the best player in the league this week. Cruz rushed for 222 yards and three TDs while picking up 13.1 yards per carry. Cruz is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 120 every time he's taken the field this season.
The victory keeps Clovis North at an undefeated 4-0. Looking ahead, Cruz and the Broncos will square off against Frontier at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gamescore: 56.08
James Curoso Turns in Season-Best Effort
James Curoso produced his most outstanding game to date while leading Clovis to the win on Thursday. Curoso rushed for 174 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (2.0 for loss).
The victory made it two in a row for Clovis and bumps their season record up to 4-1. Curoso and the Cougars will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Buchanan at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
Gamescore: 55.00
A Season-Best Effort from Tristan Kircher Leads Clovis East over Lemoore
Clovis East was led to victory by Tristan Kircher, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Kircher picked up a sack, made 12 total tackles, and defended one pass. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, made 12 total tackles, and defended one pass.
Clovis East pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Kircher and the Timberwolves will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Clovis West at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
Gamescore: 41.82
Jelani Dippel Delivers Electric Performance Vs Liberty
Jelani Dippel put up the most passing yards he's had since back in October of 2024 on Friday. He threw for 298 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Dippel might have his next game, a road matchup with Clovis North, circled on his calendar. Back in November of 2024 (the last time Dippel saw the Broncos), he rushed for 78 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 229 yards and one TD.
Gamescore: 36.47
Brandon Smith Makes It Two for Central East
Keeping Dippel company is Brandon Smith, a fellow Central East player. He rushed for 115 yards and one score on only 14 carries. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending one pass.
For the season, Smith has run in 8 touchdowns while averaging 118.4 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 31.78
Other Notable Players
- Brandon Cervantez: 3 sacks, 7 total tackles (3.0 for loss), and 1 forced fumble (Gamescore: 31.00)
- Carson Seiler: 140 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 30.80)
- Jamar (JJ) Howard: 156 yards passing (Gamescore: 27.00)
- Jamie Spurgeon: 78 yards passing; 127 yards rushing, 1 TD (Gamescore: 25.40)
- Elijah Amatt: 2 sacks and 10 total tackles (3.0 for loss) (Gamescore: 25.25)
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
