Columbus City - North 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!
A Season-Best Effort from Ta'john Royster Leads East over Beechcroft
East was led to victory by Ta'John Royster, who turned in his biggest game of the season on Friday. Royster rushed for 158 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process.
The win (which was East's sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. Royster and East will take on Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 48.28
Linden-Mckinley Gets a Boost from Brock in 38-10 Victory
Davell Brock's big game helped extend Linden-McKinley's winning streak to four on Friday. Brock was unstoppable, rushing for 66 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also throwing for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
Linden-McKinley's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-3. Brock and Linden-McKinley will head out to challenge Mifflin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Gamescore: 33.60
Aaron Britford and Co. Win Sixth in a Row
Aaron Britford was instrumental in extending East's winning streak to six on Friday. Beechcroft had no answer to Britford as he rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
On the year, Britford has averaged 73.5 passing yards per game.
Gamescore: 25.17
Darion Matlock Sets Career High in Rushing Yards
Darion Matlock was instrumental in extending East's winning streak to six on Friday. Matlock rushed for 79 yards, good enough to set a new career-high in rushing yards in the process. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 69 yards.
This year, Matlock has averaged 35.9 rushing yards per game.
Gamescore: 22.85
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